St. Patrick’s Cathedral’s Mural: Art, Immigration, and the American Spirit
The mural arrives at a time when many immigrant communities in New York City and across the country are facing arrests and deportations from the Trump administration.
Immigration Crackdowns Fuel a Lucrative Industry Backing Political Campaigns
Behind Trump’s rhetoric of “law and order” lies a disturbing truth: deportation-industrial complexes are not only profiting from human suffering, they’re bankrolling political campaigns that promise more of it.
Pope Leo XIV Slams U.S. Immigration Policy: “This Isn’t Pro-Life”
Can a person claim to be pro-life if they support policies that traumatize children, criminalize desperation, and deny refuge?
Trump Uses Racist Deepfake to Distract from Federal Shutdown Negotiations
Trump’s post on undocumented immigrants and healthcare isn’t just a lie. It is a reminder that in his political playbook, racism isn’t a bug—it’s a feature.
Connecticut: Democracy, Innovation, and Economic Resilience
From its manufacturing roots in aerospace and defense to the impact of global trade on its vibrant small business landscape, discover how the Constitution State navigates political shifts and economic challenges, including the recent tariff crisis that threatened its floral supply chain.
Alligator Alcatraz: Immigration Detention and the Long History of U.S. Carceral Abuse
Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center exposes a long legacy of carceral cruelty in U.S. immigration policy.
When Senator Schmitt Says “America Belongs to Us,” Who Is “Us”?
Schmitt sparks backlash after declaring America a “white homeland”
Exploring Hispanic Heritage Month in St. Augustine: Historic Sites, Cultural Events, and Sustainable Tourism
St. Augustine is a fusion of the old and new, a place where history is interactive and cultural tourism protects natural resources.
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.
The State of Health in America: A Political and Scientific Crossfire
While this political theater unfolds, the communities most devastated by COVID-19—Latino and Black families—remain largely unacknowledged in the administration’s rhetoric.
Sazón de Pennsylvania: Mofongo Restaurant
A cultural hub for the Latino community, blending heritage, hospitality, and bold Caribbean cuisine