Jordan Weissmann Debuts First Piece for New Liberal Publication "The Argument," Addressing Immigration and Economic Growth

Washington, D.C. – Jordan Weissmann, a prominent economics and political writer, has published his inaugural piece for "The Argument," a newly launched liberal publication. Titled "The imaginary war on American workers," the article challenges conservative narratives regarding immigration's impact on the U.S. labor market and economy. The publication, led by editor-in-chief and CEO Jerusalem Demsas, aims to articulate and advocate for modern liberal ideas.

Weissmann’s debut article directly refutes claims that immigration negatively affects native-born workers, asserting that the U.S. economy "not only can absorb millions more people, but also that it needs to." He argues that immigration is an "absolute economic imperative" for sustained GDP growth and managing national debt. This perspective aligns with "The Argument's" stated mission to push back against populist right-wing viewpoints.

The piece dissects recent employment data, particularly the household survey, to debunk the notion of a surge in native-born jobs at the expense of foreign-born workers. Weissmann highlights statistical nuances often misinterpreted or misused in political discourse, pointing out that the household survey cannot accurately track job gains for specific demographics due to methodological quirks and sample size limitations. He emphasizes that the increase in foreign-born workers has allowed businesses to hire more without fueling inflation.

"The imaginary war on American workers" also addresses the broader economic implications of population growth, noting that an aging demographic in the U.S. necessitates immigration to maintain a younger, growing workforce. Weissmann contends that anti-immigrant policies, such as those of the Trump administration, push the country towards an "economically unsustainable" path, potentially leading to fiscal crises. He suggests that increased immigration is crucial for juicing economic growth and managing escalating interest costs on national debt.

The launch of "The Argument" and Weissmann's initial contribution signal a concerted effort to provide in-depth, fact-based arguments supporting liberal economic and social policies. The publication, which has secured approximately $4 million in funding, intends to engage in a robust intellectual debate to counter prevailing conservative narratives.