Well I would agree that it is an interesting question as to why Scotland is different from the rest of the UK. www.bbc.com/news/article... But in the main I think you would agree we see backlash against migrants. Hopefully this will swing back again as the other sides pushes too far.

They're far more typical of the world. I worry these projects in western countries to push for these "positive rights" (In Henry Shue's terminology) are what feeds the right wing nuts. They don't ever pass, but they bring backlash & the median voter gets convinced we don't share their values.

We deal with migrants who are very poor, some from countries that have still have de facto slavery (where girls primarily are sold). They face inflation in their home countries and in the country where they work. In surveys they express mostly satisfaction but higher wages would help.

Do you know what you call migrant workers who demand voting rights in the real world?

People who no longer have a residency permit.

Dear young political scientists- Work on problems that have obtainable solutions, please. They are legion, and your older self will thank you.

Yes. But I’m not sure this is a mistake or a farce given conditions on the ground. al-Sharaa is right about the time needed for an electoral system to develop. Whether it will, or whether he will permit one to, after these partial, indirect elections, are real questions.

What happened to the Friday News Roundup?? I turned on 1a this morning, & there’s something about music. The world is on fire & there’s no Friday News Roundup?! And what happened to BBC America? I’ve emailed WAMU, but no response. @steveinskeep.bsky.social

Well when you come back will be interested to hear your thoughts on recent domestic terrorism and the Ukrainian use of drones. Take it easy.