The Responsibility of the First Vote
“Being a first-generation American with my immigrant parents means voting is more than a personal choice; it is a way to represent my family that doesn’t have a voice at the ballot box.”
Faith, Democracy and the Catholic Duty To Stay Involved
“ I watched political debates over immigration in the early 2000s shape how families like mine were treated. It made me pay attention.”
What Democracy Promised Us — and What We Got Instead
As a Latina, I’m frightened by how my community is being treated in times when democracy seems to be fading. When hard-working people live under constant threat, it’s hard to believe those promises were ever meant for us.
Unity and Division: The American Flag
This July 4, I hesitated to put up the flag in front of my house over concerns of being labeled as a Trump supporter.
Project 2025 and the Assault on Immigrant Rights
The Impact of Executive Edicts On Immigration – At War With Ourselves
We Need Critical Transformational Leaders Now More Than Ever
It’s a chilling reminder that in America today, even the highest-ranking Latino officials are not immune from the forces of erasure.
Abortion at the Dinner Table
“When we talk about abortion and reproductive justice, we seldom mention immigration, but my story goes to show that immigrants, just like everyone else, get abortions.”
A Letter to Latino Voters
Eligible Latino voters sat out an election whose outcome greatly impacts them.
For Democrats to Win Again They Must Learn to Lead from the Middle
AOC, as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, needs to moderate her policies to gain a broader appeal.
Trump Immigration Actions Are Only Latest in White Supremacy Tradition
Claiming immigrants do not deserve due process as well as the targeting of documented, legal residents and international students – are not unprecedented at all.
Fighting the Current Immigration Nightmare
Emerging research shows the long term negative effects of children and teens being separated from their parents.
Giving the Gift of a Smile: A Pediatrician’s Experience in Bolivia
While these mission trips bring hope, they also highlight the deeper issues of healthcare inequity.