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.
Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State address to criticize federal immigration enforcement and frame the issue as a test of national values.
Latino Voter Landscape Shifts as Economic Pressures Reshape Support for Both Parties
New polling also highlights growing diversity within the Latino electorate.
Latino Voters Emerge as a Defining Force Ahead of 2026 Elections
New data shows shifting priorities, rising turnout potential, and intensified outreach across key battleground states.
Illinois 2nd District Candidates Meet in High‑Impact CAN‑TV Town Hall Ahead of 2026 Primary
An unfiltered look at how each contender would tackle economic inequity, child poverty, and community investment as the race for the newly open seat intensifies.
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.
