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Independent writer and researcher focused on immigration, demographic change, media and journalism, and social trends. Recent articles and publications are highlighted below.

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U.S. Unauthorized Immigrant Population 2000-2024
Unauthorized Immigrant Population Increased by More Than 6 Million Since 2000, With Most of That Growth Occurring After 2020. Read more…


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U.S. Newsroom Employment 2008–2025
U.S. Newsroom Employment Dropped 40 Percent Since 2008, Driven by Losses at Newspapers. Read more…


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New Publication

Immigration, Explained: Answers to the Questions Americans Ask Most

A free PDF guide drawing on publicly available government statistics to answer common questions about immigration and demographic change in the United States.

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Foreign Stock Now Makes Up Over a Quarter of the U.S. Population

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