emigration

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Demographers say Cuba is undergoing one of the world’s fastest population declines — a 25% drop in just four years — as birth rates fall and emigration soars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

As Sandford recounted, the Founders understood that their new nation was, in James Madison’s words, “indebted to emigration for her settlement and prosperity.”

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

But for Varvara, the uncertainty of emigration outweighed the risks of staying.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

But some experts point out emigration isn't all bad for New Zealand.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In those days it was still possible to buy emigration certificates to Palestine.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel