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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     April 1865: Was it the Month that Saved America? April 1865 was perhaps the most critical month in American history. In the span of a mere five days, the Army ... more 21st Century Science, Part Two Human cloning, stem-cell research, global warming, and so-called “Intelligent Design” are only a few of the countless issues that seem to ... more   Becoming American main page Becoming American Aired 12/8/2005 In this age of globalization and ethnic identity politics, what does it mean to be an American? Do we as a nation need to find new ways to talk about - and proudly encourage ­ the exceptional American experience? In the aftermath of 9/11, the stakes could hardly be higher. One in nine Americans are foreign-born, and are here legally or illegally. Nearly one-fifth of U.S. residents speak a language other than English at home. Can we make it easier for immigrants to assimilate? Should we?   Read the full transcript   Richard Alba     Professor of sociology at the University of New York at Albany and the author of Remaking the American Mainstream: Assimilation and Contemporary Immigration   Tamar Jacoby     Senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a leading neo-conservative, and editor of, "Reinventing the Melting Pot: The New Immigrants and What it Means to be American." Originally Aired: 6/24/2004     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. The Blending of America   aired 1/15/2004 Immigration: Curse or Blessing? (Part Two)   aired 11/6/2003 Immigration: Curse or Blessing? (Part One)   aired 10/23/2003 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.