Governor Cox, It Was One of Us. It Often Is.

Hoping the killer would be an outsider, preferably a foreigner—is a dangerous invocation of the kind of scapegoating that has long fueled xenophobic policy and public distrust.

Cuando El Idioma Se Convierte En Blanco, La Democracia Pierde Su Voz

We must reject the idea that English is the only legitimate language in the United States.

USCIS “Anti-American” Policy: Free Speech, Green Cards & Citizenship at Risk

The move is already drawing concern from immigration attorneys and digital security experts, who warn that the vague wording opens the door to arbitrary decisions and potential violations of free speech.

Maybe I Will “Go Back to Where I Came From”

Immigrants, whether documented or not, are people. My whole life is here. My people, my job, my plans for the future, all here. All in a country that treats me and those like me like a pest. It hurts. 

Feria de las Flores: Medellín Blooms with Culture and Color

Colombia’s cut flower industry intertwines cultural heritage with global trade, sustaining livelihoods, including USA, and celebrating tradition.

Texas Democrats and Talarico Fight Back

Republican gerrymandering threatens the upcoming midterm elections and we must come together on the issues that will impact our Black and Brown communities. 

Trump-Backed Texas Map Redraw Puts Hispanic Voters in Spotlight for 2026 Elections

This place-based visa aims to boost local economies by allowing states or municipalities to sponsor immigrants directly.

Arrests of immigrants with no criminal record up more than 1,000% under Trump administration

There are now fewer arrests at border crossings and more in the rest of the country.

What Would Hamilton Say About Trump and Today’s America?

The forces he feared most—demagoguery, factionalism, and civic apathy—have gained alarming momentum.

A Democrat’s Answer to the Immigration Issue

Contrary to Trump, the problem is not that they are criminals, take jobs away from Americans, and use up resources; those are all lies, fabrications.

America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse

The Trump administration’s far-reaching war on immigration is threatening America’s already-fragile child care system.

As DOE Redirects Funding for Puerto Rico’s Rooftop Solar, Experts Say the Change Could Strengthen Gas Systems

The Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund was supposed to fund rooftop solar in vulnerable communities. Since January, these funds have virtually disappeared.

Faith, Democracy and the Catholic Duty To Stay Involved

“ I watched political debates over immigration in the early 2000s shape how families like mine were treated. It made me pay attention.”

What Democracy Promised Us — and What We Got Instead

As a Latina, I’m frightened by how my community is being treated in times when democracy seems to be fading. When hard-working people live under constant threat, it’s hard to believe those promises were ever meant for us.

Unity and Division: The American Flag

This July 4, I hesitated to put up the flag in front of my house over concerns of being labeled as a Trump supporter.