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“We don't have a refugee crisis in America; we have a racism crisis here.”

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Phyllis Bennis is a renowned journalist and author, born in 1951. She is known for her in-depth analysis and commentary on international politics and diplomacy. Bennis's work covers a wide range of topics from the Middle East to globalization, and her writing style is characterized by clarity, depth, and insightful analysis. more

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