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.

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.