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The wave of arrivals that began in the last decades of the 19th century sparked a range of nativist and exclusionary movements—particularly against East Asians—and considerable anxiety about those deemed too alien to integrate into the culture.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026 -
As in America, nativist anxieties have accelerated a reactionary political movement.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Following the outbreak of COVID-19, bias incidents and assaults against Asian Americans soared to alarming heights as demagogues on the streets and in high office inflamed xenophobic fear and animosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even with an immigrant population of a mere three percent, xenophobic sentiment has been growing in Japan.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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The evening will feature educational programs, patriotic tributes and musical entertainment to mark the occasion.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The two discuss and explore how immigrants have shaped patriotic music.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Nativistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativistic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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