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The “Popular by Design” newsletter explores new policy ideas that can expand legal immigration pathways while minimizing public backlash, alongside the best evidence behind these ideas. If you would like to propose a guest post or reprint any essays for your outlet, please reach out via email: akustov [at] nd [dot] edu.

“The Uncomfortable Truths About Immigration.” January 22, 2025.

“Immigration Is Not One Thing That Has Effects.” December 8, 2025.

“Why Japan Is So Uncanny… Uncannily Normal.” November 25, 2025.

“The Immigration Substack Universe.” November 13, 2025.

“Do People Like Refugees more than Economic Immigrants?” September 17, 2025.

“‘Why Don’t You House Them Yourself?’ — Because I Legally Can’t.” September 3, 2025.

“Why Skilled Migration Is Popular: It’s Not What You Think.” August 18, 2025.

“Welcome to “Popular by Design”: A newsletter about immigration policies that work.” August 8, 2025.