The Essential Independent Candidate Effect in California’s Latino Vote

As more Latino voters in California loosen their ties to the two major parties, candidates are testing new ways to connect through local issues and direct community engagement.

California’s Ballot Access Battles: What Latino Communities Need to Know for 2026

The guide offers clear, practical information to help Latino voters navigate the process and ensure their ballots are counted.

25 Years After 9/11, William Rodríguez Still Lives With the Day

The longtime World Trade Center employee who saved hundreds using his master key — reflects on survivor’s guilt, the friends he couldn’t reach, his advocacy for undocumented victims

Pivotal Latino Independents Could Decide California 2026

Latino independents are now one of California’s fastest‑growing voter groups, and new reporting shows they could shape key 2026 races.

From Waste to Work: ReFabrica Opens Green Job Pathways for Seattle Latinas

The program shows how climate solutions and workforce equity can grow together.

What a Colombian Youth Program Can Teach U.S. Communities About Supporting Young People

How Medellín's successful Parceros youth program teaches effective mentoring, job training, and emotional support to boost civic engagement and public safety.

How California’s Clean Energy Shift Is Reshaping Latino Communities

California has stopped buying coal power, marking a major clean-energy milestone. Advocates say the next step is making sure Latino communities share in the benefits.

Los Bailadores de Bronce, Dancing Tradition Into the Future

For over 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has shared the beauty of Mexican folklórico across the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in community and tradition, the volunteer group keeps culture alive through dance, education, and pride.

Sazón de California: Tadin Tea Keeps Latino Traditions Alive, One Cup at a Time

For more than four decades, Tadin Tea has been part of Latino households across California and the United States. Its chamomile, hibiscus, and herbal blends are more than beverages. They are memories of kitchens filled with warmth, conversations with grandparents, and traditions passed from one generation to the next.

From Resilience to Recognition: The Journey of Washington’s Latino Entrepreneurs

When Marcos Wanless founded the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2016, he wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He just saw that something essential was missing. “At that time, Seattle and King County didn’t have an active Latino Chamber,” he recalls in an interview with Washington Latino News. “If we, as Latinos, wanted a voice at the economic table, we needed to organize and create an institution capable of representing our community’s interests and potential.”

Xavier Becerra Steps Back Into California Politics With a Familiar Opponent in the White House

“We’ll continue to be a leader, a fighter, and a vision of what can be in the United States.”

Radio KDNA Faces Shutdown After Federal Cuts: Yakima Valley’s Latino Lifeline at Risk

In central Washington, the Yakima Valley stretches out as one [...]

Guatemalan Children in South Texas: Caught in the Crossfire of US Immigration Policy

After returning to office, President Donald Trump swiftly revived immigration tactics that [...]

Charlie Kirk’s Farewell Marred by Political Divisions

On Sunday, more than 70,000 mourners filled State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona, to honor Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.

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.