Bridging Hearts in a Divided America

“People will be held responsible for criminal acts, and the border will be finally sealed off. Only people who apply legally will be able to come to America. This is, after all, a nation of immigrants,” Mikey Johnson, Virginia.

President Jimmy Carter & Puerto Rico

"You have made a rich contribution to the life of the United States while preserving your own unique culture and traditions within the broader community"

Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy

We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.

President Jimmy Carter Remembered As Defender of Democracy

Carter withdrew U.S. support for the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. He reduced military aid to Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ernesto Geisel in Brazil, and Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina.

CT immigrant rights advocates, state officials brace for President-elect Trump’s immigration plans

As concerns about Donald Trump’s re-election grow among Latino immigrants [...]

Opinion: Puerto Rico Status Imposters

 As an unincorporated territory, the 3.1 million U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico live under a system of legally-sanctioned political apartheid.

The Great Latino Apology: It’s The Street, Stupid

While some may avoid assigning blame, this is naive. Responsibility clearly lies with the Democratic Party elite...

Rethinking bail: A path toward justice in North Carolina

"People who are Latino or Black and accused of crimes, their bail amounts tend to be set higher," Grawert pointed out.

Latino Men Help Trump Win White House

Preliminary exit polls indicate that over half (54%) of Latino men support the Former President.

Swingers: The Latino Vote

Hispanics are increasingly recognized as a critical swing voter demographic, wielding substantial influence in crucial battleground states.

The Puerto Rican electorate presents an opportunity for the Latino vote

Boricuas sound off over “floating island of garbage” comment days before Election Day.

Wisconsin Latino Voters Worry About The Economy

“Right now, everything is so expensive,” Deleon said. “Gas is still high, grocery prices continue to rise. Inflation has not gone down…rent is extremely high. People have to work more than two jobs to put food on the table.” 

Not All Frog Hollow Residents Will Vote But They Agree On Food Assistance

Many residents living in Hartford, Connecticut’s Frog Hollow neighborhood are hesitant to vote despite being passionate and in tune with local social issues

More support is needed in schools, says Latina youth leader

“I want politicians to prioritize schools, making sure that students feel safe and are supported,” she says. “Students should not walk into schools, pass through a metal detector and feel surveilled."

Bridging the Latino Voter Gap in Eastern Washington

“We have a population of people who have truly been left out,” said Maria Jimenez, founder of Poder Común.