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.
Maybe I Will “Go Back to Where I Came From”
Immigrants, whether documented or not, are people. My whole life is here. My people, my job, my plans for the future, all here. All in a country that treats me and those like me like a pest. It hurts.
What Would Hamilton Say About Trump and Today’s America?
The forces he feared most—demagoguery, factionalism, and civic apathy—have gained alarming momentum.
Does My Vote Still Matter?
The exhaustion voters are experiencing is causing citizens to disengage from politics.
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.