Import the Labor, Export the Blame: Inequality's Oldest Trick

By Benjamin Hobson

February 2, 2026

Live, in front of over 43 million Americans, during the Vice-Presidential debate, JD Vance stated: "You have got housing that is totally unaffordable because we brought in millions of illegal immigrants to compete with Americans for scarce homes..."

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Benjamin Hobson

Hello! I am a second year Economics student at the University of British Columbia. I write articles on current economic issues that interest me, and soon I hope to produce on-the-ground journalism. If you want to contribute/collaborate, please let me know!