Paul A. Kramer: Our immigration conversation is broken -- here's how to have a better one

The video discusses the broken state of the immigration conversation, framed by nativist questions that view immigrants as outsiders. It explores the historical context of US immigration policies and the rise of nativism. The speaker proposes new questions focusing on workers' rights, global responsibility, and equality to reshape the debate. The aim is to move away from divisive questions and towards a fairer, more inclusive conversation.

What are some of the new questions proposed about immigration?

How did the nativist framing of the immigration debate affect the perception of immigrants?

What are the three main questions that nativists ask regarding immigrants?

What historical events led to the rise of nativist sentiments in the United States?

How can the boundaries of who counts in society be redrawn according to the speaker?

In what ways have immigrants contributed to American society according to the text?

How do the proposed new questions about immigration differ from traditional questions?

What responsibilities do wealthy nations have towards immigrants, as discussed in the text?

What role do global issues like climate change play in immigration according to the text?

What challenges are associated with changing the immigration conversation?