A Betrayal of American Values—The Dangerous Consequences of Declaring English the Official Language

By dismantling language access protections, the federal government is effectively discriminating against millions.

Tracking Mass Deportation by the Numbers, Not Smoke and Mirrors

The White House apparently is flooding social media platforms with disinformation.

Advocates: Lawmakers must strengthen CT immigration law

“Connecticut resources and officials can’t be used for any federal immigration enforcement”

RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations

"This guidance is intended to assist schools, teachers, and administrators in protecting the rights of every student”

The Growing Crackdown on Immigration: Mississippi and the Rise of State-Level Enforcement

Some states are enacting drastic measures to police undocumented immigrants within their borders. One of the most extreme proposals comes from Mississippi.

Chicago Braces For Trump Immigration Crackdown

“The (Trump) administration has said that anyone who is undocumented is in danger, and I definitely think that’s the case."

Support for Mass Deportation Drops Well Below Half as People Consider Other Options 

When people are given more information about the options available, support for mass deportation as the preferred solution drops well below half, overall and among Republicans.

Don’t get distracted, stupid!

Politicians, Republicans, and Democrats alike are very savvy about how to manipulate media to their advantage.

One faction in Congress DOES look like America

Hispanic and Latino House Dem’s are at 17 percent, compared to 19 percent in the U.S.

The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall

Democrats have a record number of women in the House and Senate, but just two new women lawmakers are Republican, leading to an overall decline in representation.

Bishop’s Latino Community Grapples with Trump’s Return

Some families are confident their hard work precludes deportation, while others are fearful of forced separation.

Bridging Hearts in a Divided America

“People will be held responsible for criminal acts, and the border will be finally sealed off. Only people who apply legally will be able to come to America. This is, after all, a nation of immigrants,” Mikey Johnson, Virginia.

President Jimmy Carter & Puerto Rico

"You have made a rich contribution to the life of the United States while preserving your own unique culture and traditions within the broader community"

Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy

We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.

President Jimmy Carter Remembered As Defender of Democracy

Carter withdrew U.S. support for the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. He reduced military aid to Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ernesto Geisel in Brazil, and Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina.