Given the current debate about immigration and integration in Germany, undocumented American journalist Jose Antonio Vargas’ story resonates here, too. We are especially interested in his organization Define American. How would you “define German?” What do you think it takes to integrate in Germany? Is it easier or more difficult to fit in than in… Read more »

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  Julian Gough, in his youth, sang with cult Irish band Toasted Heretic. They released four albums, and had a top ten hit with “Galway and Los Angeles“, a song about not kissing Sinead O’Connor. He is the author of two novels, Juno & Juliet, and Jude: Level 1. In 2007 he won the largest prize in the… Read more »

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