Not Just for the Privileged: How Community Doulas Are Reimagining Birth Support

Community-based programs prioritize cultural understanding and trust.

Abortion at the Dinner Table

"When we talk about abortion and reproductive justice, we seldom mention immigration, but my story goes to show that immigrants, just like everyone else, get abortions."

Growing up Latina in Georgia, we feared more than ICE

"As someone who grew up Latina in a predominantly white suburb...I also know that this surveillance (is) ingrained into the fabric of our everyday lives."

Academia is Failing Women of Color 

At all stages of academia, historically marginalized students are pushed out by various institutional mechanisms that only uphold the white supremacist values of the institution.

Hortencia Zavala Foundation Announces Summer Intern

"I’m proud to be able to use my bilingual skills to bring attention to the midwest Latino community."

Elizabeth Aranda on Leading Florida SSN and Supporting Immigration Scholars

"My research has always run parallel to the experiences of people without citizenship and the challenges they face in maintaining their well-being."

For Democrats to Win Again They Must Learn to Lead from the Middle

AOC, as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, needs to moderate her policies to gain a broader appeal.

Designing with purpose: Carla Murillo-Gonzalez

Murillo-González talks about architecture, wellness, and resilience.

Army Veteran: “We’re Losing Democracy”

Rodriguez says she took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, even if President Donald Trump doesn’t.

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Kathy Placencia

Rhode Island election official discusses transparency, top-down election administration, building trust among the community, and her love of sunsets.

¡Presente! Dr. Martha Muñoz

A 2024 MacArthur Fellow, Dr. Martha Muñoz is known and celebrated for her groundbreaking research within evolutionary biology.

Meeting the Moment: Ensuring Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems Thrive

Maria Luisa Rossel works to unite all Americans and ensure the thriving of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world.

 How one veteran’s coffee club is helping heal divides in San Antonio

“It was not just about talk; it was actually bringing people together to speak to each other and to have those interactions,” she said. “It wasn’t about debating; it was about understanding.”

One Stop Party Shop: Dulcería La Fiesta Inc.

“We always say, if you don’t find what you are looking for here, just let us know, and we’ll create it."

What Selena Gomez’s Critics Get Wrong About Her Spanish

In the United States, some Spanish speakers experience linguistic racism.