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.
Help for WA asylum-seekers awaits Governor Inslee’s signature
“This bill is a critical step forward in our commitment to supporting those seeking refuge in our state,” Rep. Mia Gregerson, D-SeaTac.
“Running for Congress. ¡Juntos!”
Eddy Morales, a community organizer, the son of an immigrant, and member of the LGBTQ+ community, hopes to bring his lived experiences in leading Oregon’s 3rd District.
Latino voters are swinging back toward Trump and the Republican Party
Latinos will make up almost 15 percent of all eligible voters during the 2024 presidential election, but have been largely overlooked as swing voters in recent years. An insider says Democratic leaders have erroneously considered them a monolithic voting bloc.
Dual language education is one step closer to becoming a WA law
Educators say increased funding is needed to sustain and expand dual language programs providing students the opportunity to learn core subjects in English and a second language.
Immigration Bill Ignites Racial Profiling Concerns
Local law enforcement would be required to identify and hold immigrants living in the state illegally.