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The cruel reality of our immigration system -- The Supreme Court decision allowing the end of protected status for Haitians and Syrians underscores a huge political failure.

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Steve Grossman and Alan Solomont -- We led AIPAC and J Street. Here's what we agree on about Israel. -- After years leading organizations often cast as ideological rivals, we have come to believe that most American Jews still share common aspirations for Israel, democracy, and peace.

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Why Gish Jen talks to the dead -- The writer's new novel "Bad Bad Girl" blends truth and fiction to dissect the cultural divide between mother and daughter.

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A Boston veteran's 57-year journey to find peace -- Kevin Cullen shares the story of one Boston veteran who spent decades finding peace after a devastating experience in Vietnam.

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The Revolution lives on -- 250 years later, the fight for American independence is still full of surprising stories and unresolved questions. Explore them in this special issue of Globe Ideas.

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