How State Courts Can Help Deflect the Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Multiracial Democracy
State courts need not import a federal doctrine directing judges to avoid issuing rulings that could change election rules in the runup to an election.
The Pink Triangle: From Persecution to Pride
What happened to LGBTQ people during the Holocaust? How did the pink triangle evolve from a mark of shame into a symbol of liberation? Explore the historical parallels between Nazi Germany and modern America.
New Partnership Aims To Expand Voter-First Journalism
Latino News Network, Independent Voter News, and The Fulcrum Unite to Boost Civic Participation Through Nonpartisan Reporting
How America Redraws Belonging
As communities redefine what it means to be American, the country faces a pivotal moment in how it redraws the boundaries of belonging.
US indictment of Raúl Castro comes amid a long history of American aggression against Cuba
The indictment has intensified national debate over accountability, rule of law, and political polarization in the United States. .
Cocaine and Corruption: As U.S. Military Operations Continue, Ecuadorians Say Drug Crime Needs Holistic Response
Experts emphasize that long-term stability depends on addressing systemic corruption and social service deficiencies, rather than military intervention alone.
One Year After Arrest, Pressure Mounts on El Salvador to Free Ruth López
Human rights groups say her arrest, shifting charges, and closed‑door proceedings reflect a broader crackdown on civil society under President Nayib Bukele.
Fulcrum Fellowship Selects Six Emerging Journalists for 2026 Summer Program
Fellows will contribute reporting that expands the reach of their storytelling and strengthens journalism that informs, connects, and empowers communities
The 50: Voices of a Nation Wins Silver at the Prestigious Telly Awards
The award winning series highlights personal narratives from across the country, elevating voices often overlooked in national conversations about belonging and civic life.
A Transcontinental Railroad Means a Stronger U.S. Economy
Supporters say could the shift could strengthen supply chains, boost U.S.–Mexico trade, and reduce shipping delays.
Justice Department Indicts Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro on Federal Charges
The announcement comes thirty years after Castro allegedly ordered the 1996 shoot‑down of two U.S. civilian planes.
Senate Pushes $72 Billion ICE Funding Boost as Abuse Allegations Mount
Approving the proposal without reforms risks deepening abuses, wrongful detentions, and preventable deaths documented across the country.
