Anne on Nostr: Why do Americans (particularly white Americans) call themselves “expats” while ...
Why do Americans (particularly white Americans) call themselves “expats” while calling folks that move to the US immigrants? Even so-called lefties do it. When you move to another country, you are an immigrant. Yes, even white folks. Even Americans.
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