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The Real Zombies Aren’t Wearing Costumes This Halloween
Most people in California, the state I proudly call home, hate Trump. Who doesn’t, right? But hear me out. It is the year 1977, two years prior to the disastrous Islamic “Revolution” in Iran, and the people of Iran were turning into walking zombies. They had free education, a strong economy, and well-paying jobs that allowed them to buy assets like homes and cars in cash. The population that was left behind for decades was rapidly emerging and was getting integrated into the thriving society.
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The Persian American Paradox: Economic Success, Social Integration, and the Challenge of Political Participation
Persian Americans represent one of the more remarkable immigrant success stories in the United States. Over several generations, Iranian immigrants and their descendants have established themselves as entrepreneurs, physicians, engineers, attorneys, academics, business leaders, and innovators.