Old Europe and New Brooklyn in Williamsburg
Williamsburg is being transformed by an influx of affluent buyers from Western Europe. nytimes.com |
Out of Africa, Into a Strange America
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s affecting collection of stories centers on characters who find themselves caught between Nigeria and the United States. nytimes.com |
Why Was He Shot While Walking the Dog? It Was the Red Shirt
Andrzej Leonik, an immigrant from Poland, was left unable to work after he was shot by a man who was mentally ill. nytimes.com |
Arizona Goes Over the Edge
An Arizona bill enlists law enforcement and government to expose and expel undocumented immigrants. Gov. Jan Brewer should refuse to sign it. nytimes.com |
Nevada Candidate Accused of Making Disparaging Remarks
A TV news director said that Brian Sandoval, himself Hispanic, replied that his children “don’t look Hispanic,” when asked how he would feel if they asked for ID by the Arizona police. nytimes.com |