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Great American Think-Off finalist denied entry to US for debate event
Julie Iverson of Minneapolis was invited after Solape Adetutu Adeyemi was denied entry under U.S. travel restrictions affecting 39 countries, organizers said.
- Writer from Nigeria, Solape Adetutu Adeyemi, has been denied entry into the United States, forcing her withdrawal from the 33rd Annual Great American Think-Off scheduled for Saturday, June 13, in New York Mills.
- Federal travel restrictions established by the Trump administration in January mandate full or partial visa suspensions for 39 countries, including Nigeria, blocking Adeyemi's participation.
- Betsy Roder, executive director of the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, said Adeyemi's request was denied twice despite staff working with elected officials to secure support letters.
- To fill the vacancy, Minneapolis ideator Julie Iverson was invited by the Think-Off committee to participate as an alternate and accepted the invitation for this weekend's debate.
- The Think-Off, a philosophy contest, will feature finalists defending their views on the question, "Has the pursuit of happiness made Americans unhappy?" with the winner earning the title of Greatest Thinker for 2026.
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Great American Think-Off finalist denied entry to US for debate event
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. — One of four finalists selected for the 33rd Annual Great American Think-Off has been denied entry into the United States, just days ahead of the annual debate in New York Mills. The Think-Off, a philosophy contest and live debate hosted by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, is Saturday, June 13. The four finalists have been preparing to defend their views in this academic and friendly discussion on the human exp…
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