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The election tech voters don’t see is what keeps Philly polls moving
Machine inspectors, e-pollbooks and scanners form a quiet civic stack built around troubleshooting, training and access.
Fulcrum Fellowship Selects Six Emerging Journalists for 2026 Summer Program
Fellows will contribute reporting that expands the reach of their storytelling and strengthens journalism that informs, connects, and empowers communities
Letter to America: Progress, Power, and Paradox
A thoughtful, critical look at the American experiment, balancing gratitude for the American Dream with a deep analysis of historical contradictions.
When Civil Society Imagines New Futures
How civil society groups are building trust, fostering dialogue, and creating shared spaces where residents can shape long‑term solutions together.
‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’: Longer Renewal Times Are Making DACA Recipients Deportable
DACA recipients are losing their ability to work — and their security in the United States — due to prolonged processing times for renewals.
The 50: Voices of a Nation Wins Silver at the Prestigious Telly Awards
The award winning series highlights personal narratives from across the country, elevating voices often overlooked in national conversations about belonging and civic life.
America the Brave
16‑year‑old Emiliana Korin traces the journey from leaving Venezuela to finding a civic voice in the US, arguing that American identity is shaped not by paperwork but by participation, service, and belief in the country’s democratic promise.
A Year of Resistance, Advocating for Representation in Legislature, at Latino Unity Day
A growing movement focused on building pathways toward long‑term civic power.
Justice Department Indicts Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro on Federal Charges
The announcement comes thirty years after Castro allegedly ordered the 1996 shoot‑down of two U.S. civilian planes.
Senate Pushes $72 Billion ICE Funding Boost as Abuse Allegations Mount
Approving the proposal without reforms risks deepening abuses, wrongful detentions, and preventable deaths documented across the country.
Allies United Holds Cross‑Community Meetings to Protect Civil Rights Across Chicagoland
The coalition is fostering collaboration, elevating local concerns, and uniting residents in efforts to safeguard the rights of marginalized groups.
Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme
An investigative look into allegations that a drugs‑for‑votes scheme inside Puerto Rico’s prisons was halted after the 2024 election, raising questions about political interference, and prosecutorial decisions.