Biden’s recent immigration actions provide work permits for some; work permits for all is still the goal
Every year, 400,000+ workers contribute $1.9 billion to the Illinois economy without official work authorization.
Chicago Politics: Special Coverage of the DNC
“We will witness an historic changing of the guard for Democrats as President Biden’s kicks off the convention.”
Meet the Faces of Democracy: Adrian Fontes
Marine turned Arizona’s secretary of state discusses his love of running elections, the threats posed by AI and his passion for mariachi
Chicago Politics: The Democratic National Convention
DNC representatives discuss what it takes to plan the mega event, how they’re working to make it inclusive, and how it will help local businesses.
Spanish-speaking voters will have election assistance in their native language
“Language barriers should never prevent an eligible voter from being able to fully participate in the democratic process,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
Several months in, Latino advocates assess MN’s Driver’s Licenses for All
“Taking the first step is always the difficult part.”
Chicago Politics: Housing Equity
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th Ward and Chair of the Committee on Housing and Real Estate, discusses the responses to Chicago’s housing crisis.
In Arizona, a legacy of English-only education, systemic racism and xenophobic laws create a mental health crisis among Latino students
At the same time, the state ranks worst in the nation — nearly three times below national standards — for ensuring there are enough counselors to serve students
Latinos in Washington’s new 14th District are hopeful for a future with more accurate representation.
“It’s also a big opportunity for underrepresented communities within the Yakima Valley…to have someone represent them…who shares their values, their cultures…”
Increasing Educator Diversity Across Connecticut
Education experts are calling for policy and societal changes that would best support educators of color across the state.
Working to build a more inclusive Arlington through civic engagement
Jo Anna Cardoza says she believes in the importance of representation for all residents.
How newly naturalized U.S. citizens in Nevada can sway the 2024 election
Three out of every four immigrants in the U.S. are naturalized citizens. A new report says that in eight states this year, including Nevada, the number of immigrants eligible to become U.S. citizens outnumbers those states’ margins of victory in the 2020 presidential election.