Media Consolidation Is Eroding Local Journalism – and With It, Our Democracy
Journalists highlight the real‑world impact of media consolidation and the urgent need to protect local, community‑focused journalism.
Sousveillance: When the Public Surveils the Surveillance State
Practical steps for safe sousveillance—the public’s act of recording the surveillance state for accountability.
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Cisco Aguilar
Nevada Secretary of State and avid traveler discusses checks and balances, the state’s automatic voter registration, and his experience overseeing elections.
Marco Rubio: 2028 Presidential Contender?
The U.S. Secretary of State’s Senate testimony showcased a disciplined, media‑savvy operator
Donald Trump’s Leadership by Chaos
Trump has never pretended to be a unifier. His political power has always depended on sharpening divides, not healing them.
Undocumented Students and Education: Rights, Risks, and What’s Changing
The evolving rights of undocumented students in the U.S., key legal protections, emerging policy risks, and the major changes shaping access to K–12 and higher education.
Puerto Rico’s New Transparency Law Attacks a Right Forged in Struggle
Learn about the new transparency law’s impact on democracy and accountability.
A Maryland Program Connects Marginalized Communities to Critical Health Services
How trusted local organizations are connecting marginalized residents, including immigrants, to vital health and mental health services in the county.
Trump’s Venezuela Agenda Isn’t Justice — It’s Profit
Trump’s interest in Venezuela is American greed dressed up as liberation.
Nicolas Maduro’s Capture: Sovereignty Only Matters When It’s Convenient
A complicated chapter for Venezuela and the hemisphere. If Washington acts like this is a victory lap, it’s already missing the point.
Trump on Venezuela: “We Will Run the Country”
Maduro’s capture marks a turning point for Venezuela — and sets up major political, security, and diplomatic challenges for the United States.
Trump’s Second Year and the Crossroads Facing Latinos
Latinos brace for a turbulent 2026: economic strain, immigration fears, and major clean‑energy job losses. The stakes have never been higher.