Why “immigrants” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Going to war with Iran seems like a dumb idea, but I don't remember Elon being involved in that. It doesn't really matter whether native born Americans commit crimes at higher r…
by apparent · Sep 3, 2026
Your point about interest payments on the debt doesn't seem to support the assertion that we should go into more debt. It's not like we have a choice about continuing to make in…
by apparent · Sep 3, 2026
I get your point. In the US at least there's less of a paradox of choice. The key problem is that most people don't want to pay attention to any of it because it's either depres…
by pstuart · Sep 3, 2026
Agree with your first two paragraphs, disagree with the last. > If foreign researchers are able to prove themselves abroad and contribute as you say, I assume they can continue…
by breadwinner · Sep 2, 2026
Genuinely curious, can you prove that they are any less talented than other immigrants like you? Like all I see is the smartest Olympiad champions from US are all 1st Gen Indian…
by utokyoberkeley · Sep 2, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "immigrants" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "immigrants" over time.
Immigration is the international movement of people to a destination country of which they are not usual residents or where they do not possess nationality in order to settle as permanent residents. Commuters, tourists, and other short-term stays in a destination country do not fall under the definition of immigration or migration—though an individual could overstay a travel visa and become an immigrant or permanent resident—seasonal labour is sometimes included in the definition of immigration. Read more on Wikipedia