Bordering on Despair: The True Cost of the American Dream
The dangerous and often desperate journeys migrants undertake to reach the United States, despite it remaining a top destination for those seeking new lives.
Alligator Alcatraz: Immigration Detention and the Long History of U.S. Carceral Abuse
Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center exposes a long legacy of carceral cruelty in U.S. immigration policy.
When Senator Schmitt Says “America Belongs to Us,” Who Is “Us”?
Schmitt sparks backlash after declaring America a “white homeland”
The New Face of US Interventionism: Economic Warfare in Brazil
How the U.S. has historically used economic warfare in Latin America and the Caribbean, the current use of tariffs as a tool of political punishment marks a new phase.
Why Young People Don’t Run for Office
One of the first lessons I learned when I tried to run for local office is that politics is less
Youth Voices on Democracy and Media
“We are not just telling stories about policy, It’s about people. It’s about us.”
A Wealthy Congress Doesn’t Reflect American Constituents
The American government fails to reflect the diversity of its constituents, particularly in terms of socioeconomic background.
USCIS “Anti-American” Policy: Free Speech, Green Cards & Citizenship at Risk
The move is already drawing concern from immigration attorneys and digital security experts, who warn that the vague wording opens the door to arbitrary decisions and potential violations of free speech.
A Place for Women of Color: Woman Made Gallery
While the Trump administration seeks to erase places for those with historically marginalized identities, Woman Made Gallery offers more than
ICE enforcement partnerships surge in Wisconsin, heightening concern among Latino communities
County sheriff’s offices across Wisconsin are deepening their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joining a wave of agreements
Americans Want Immigration Reform. Here’s What It Should Look Like
Poll finds that 62% of Americans disapprove of current immigration policies, including 65% of independents and nearly a third of Republicans.
How Community Television Strengthens Democratic Voices
CAN-TV, empowers residents to create and broadcast their own content, promoting local democracy and giving marginalized communities a voice.