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The Great American Exodus: A Conservative's Perspective

During his keynote speech on September 11 at the National Conservatism Conference in Miami, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis describes the demographic shifts in America since he became governor in 2019 in what he calls the 'Great American Exodus.'

September 27, 2022 - The Wall Street Journal

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6 Ways Local Governments Can Prepare For the Arrival of New Migrants

At the UN’s Habitat III conference taking place this fall in Quito, Ecuador, the role of cities in addressing the movement of migrants will be a primary topic of discussion.

January 19, 2016 - Citiscope

China Cracking Down on Rural Migrants

As millions of rural poor move into Chinese cities, the country's legal residency system is making life difficult for the illegal rural migrants.

August 31, 2011 - The New York Times

Urban Migration Complicates China's Census

Last week, China deployed six million workers for a 10-day effort to count the country's population. A surge in citizens relocating from rural to urban areas makes the task difficult, reports the Economist.

November 12, 2010 - The Economist

The Economic Stimulus of Immigration Reform

Some say the nation's illegal immigrants are a missed opportunity that could help hurting regions to recover.

December 29, 2009 - Citiwire

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