Washington Schools Confront Growing Concerns Over ICE Raids
Teachers say that their students have expressed fear; others feel it’s not a concern for their community.
Chinese investments in Cuba demonstrate a waning U.S. influence in the region
“By suspending foreign aid and dismantling USAID, the Trump administration has weakened our national security, allowing China to apply influence within Latin America without competition” -Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
The Fahey Q&A: Estevan Muñoz-Howard on Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program
Estevan Muñoz-Howard, an organizational consultant, shares details about the worlds first Democracy Voucher program in Seattle.
Concern Over Education and Family Services in Rhode Island
Improving participation in the electoral process begins with investing time with students.
Independent Voters Gain Ground As New Mexico Opens Primaries
With the stroke of a pen, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham enfranchised almost 350,000 independent voters recently.
Trump Welcomes Salvadoran President to the White House
Bukele met with Trump to discuss the ongoing deportations to the notorious Center for Terrorism Confinement.
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.
Christian Nationalism at the Nexus of Latinos’ Shifting Religious and Political Preferences
A new study by the Public Religion Research Institute shows that while support for Christian nationalism in the United States remained relatively steady between
CT coalition supports ‘Right to Vote’ legislation
Initiative helps advance legislation giving lawful permanent residents voting rights – despite federal challenges to immigrants’ rights.
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
Expedited Removal: History, Debate, and Modern Implications
First introduced in 1996, expedited removal has had a long history in the United States.
Marcela Betancur: Improving policymakers’ understanding of the community’s needs
The Latino Policy Institute focuses in areas including education, economic equity, housing, health, and workforce development.