Gerrymandering: The Maps Shaping Power Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
In the first episode of GOV’T STUFF NO ONE EXPLAINED, we break down how gerrymandering works and why it matters for American democracy.
 South Florida’s Latino Vote Demonstrates Key Shift in National Political Sentiment
Rising disapproval of President Trump, concerns over ICE enforcement, and economic pressures are reshaping how Latino voters approach the upcoming elections.
Birthright Citizenship Faces Supreme Court Test
The executive order does not seek to amend the Constitution or pass new legislation. It attempts to reinterpret existing text to address what its supporters see as an incentive for illegal entry and birth tourism.Â
Primaries Are Already Shaping the 2026 Election – Here’s What We’re Seeing So Far
Understanding the wide range of primary‑election rules is crucial for voters navigating a system where early contests can shape — and sometimes determine — the choices available in the general election.
When Immigration Rules Keep Changing, the System Stops Working
The U.S. legal immigration system is becoming increasingly unstable as shifting policies, processing pauses, and massive backlogs undermine long‑standing expectations of consistency.
DEI Crackdowns Leave Florida’s Hispanic‑Serving Institutions Fighting for Their Future
Federal rollbacks and lawsuits now compound years of state‑level restrictions, deepening uncertainty for Hispanic and Latine students.
Why an Ex‑Immigration Lawyer Found a New Mission Teaching Civics in Public Schools
During a recent civics class a student asked me why protests were happening around the country. This student wasn’t being
Three Candidates Vie to Become First Latino Representative for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District
The contest highlights growing Latino political engagement in a district long defined by its diversity and shifting demographics.
Latino Voters Reshape the Political Landscape in Texas
Latino voters across Texas delivered a dramatic surge in Democratic primary turnout—signaling renewed Democratic strength ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Exploring New Pathways to Citizenship: Renewing the Immigration Act Registry Statute
How updating the long‑stalled immigration registry statute could open new pathways to citizenship for millions of long‑term U.S. residents.
Politics Is More Than a Vote, It’s a Way of Life: Carmen Gimenez’s Journey From Venezuela to America
Nearly twenty years after leaving her homeland, the former mayoral candidate now stands at a new intersection of U.S. and Venezuelan politics.
Immigration Was the Loudest Silence in Trump’s State of the Union
A State of the Union is supposed to confront the country’s hardest questions. This year, one of the hardest was left unanswered.