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Philosopher Explores Borders, Belonging, and Immigrant Rights

3/29/2026

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Story summary

Identity/Crisis features a conversation in which Yehuda Kurtzer interviews Seyla Benhabib, a political philosopher, about migration, borders, and belonging in America.
They discuss increasing cruelty toward immigrants and asylum seekers and note the consequences of states abandoning core values.
Benhabib highlights the fragility of human rights and the distinction between borders and belonging.
She notes the issue's relevance for Jews, who have experienced statelessness and exclusion, and invites reflection.

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Story summary

Identity/Crisis features a conversation in which Yehuda Kurtzer interviews Seyla Benhabib, a political philosopher, about migration, borders, and belonging in America.
They discuss increasing cruelty toward immigrants and asylum seekers and note the consequences of states abandoning core values.
Benhabib highlights the fragility of human rights and the distinction between borders and belonging.
She notes the issue's relevance for Jews, who have experienced statelessness and exclusion, and invites reflection.