Jonathan Blitzer
Jonathan Blitzer is an American journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker, specializing in immigration and foreign policy. His reporting has earned him accolades, including the National Award for Education Reporting and the Edward R. Murrow Award. In 2024, he published Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, a comprehensive examination of Central American migration and U.S. immigration policy. Blitzer's work is recognized for its depth, empathy, and insightful analysis of complex issues.
In Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, Jonathan Blitzer examines Central American migration to the United States, focusing on El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala from the 1970s to the present day. The book weaves together individual narratives and historical analysis to illuminate the complexities of migration, U.S. foreign policy, and the resulting humanitarian crises. Blitzer's work provides a comprehensive look at the factors driving migration and the personal stories behind the headlines, offering a nuanced understanding of a pressing global issue.