Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz: Connecting With Community

The businesswoman and politician shares her commitment to representing communities who too often are absent from the decision-making tables.

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.

Trump Calls for New Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants

The move would reshape congressional representation, federal funding, and the very definition of who counts in the US.

How Anti-Immigrant Sentiments Shape Culture—And Influence Policy

Columnists tackle white supremacy in immigration policies and the struggles of first generation Americans with political identity.

Community Policing in New Jersey Strengthens Trust With the Public

The NextGen Strategic Plan for the Paterson Police Department aims to make the city a safer place to live and work, while restoring trust between the community and law enforcement officers.

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.

Michael Rivera: The Importance of Getting Involved

The Berks County, Pennsylvania Commissioner talks about the aggressive moves coming from Washington, D.C., including immigration reform.

Marines Sent to Los Angeles “Presents a Significant Logistical and Operational Challenge”

An estimated 700 U.S. Marines are being mobilized to L.A. area.

Improving Infrastructure In Washington To Benefit Both People and Nature

A project in Bellevue to update essential wastewater systems is designed to improve habitats for fish and wildlife and increase access to natural areas for people of all abilities.

The American Pope

A naturalized citizen of Peru, Pope Leo is the first Peruvian and American pontiff.

Concern Over Education and Family Services in Rhode Island

Improving participation in the electoral process begins with investing time with students.

Pope Francis and Democracy: Navigating Beliefs and Political Systems

The pontiff is remembered for commitment to social justice, human rights, and the dignity of all individuals, which naturally intersects with democratic ideals.

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.

In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city looks back at the 2024 election

Many of the residents in Reading we spoke with pointed to the economy—the high cost of living—as the incentive to vote, but that wasn’t the only reason

Trump Administration Defies Judge’s Order to Halt Deportations

Hundreds of individuals were deported after President Trump invoked a wartime authority to expedite the deportation of migrants believed to be connected to a Venezuelan gang.