¡Presente! Angelica Salas’s Journey From Undocumented Immigrant to Community Leader
Drawing from her own experience, Salas builds dignity, not dependency, in the immigrant rights movement.
Trump/Musk Mended Feud: What It Teaches About Domestic Violence & Economic Security
I didn’t leave until my situation became extremely violent because I was raised by my grandparents and didn’t know what a healthy intimate relationship was supposed to look like.
Stories Matter: How Political Messaging Transforms Protests from Rights to Riots
Same events, same streets, entirely different narratives. And, as it often does, the one that dominates will determine everything from future policy to how history remembers this moment.
The Stars and Stripes Forever?
Do protesters against ICE raids in L.A. brandishing the Mexican tricolor suggest loyalty to a foreign country rather than the U.S.?
Not Just for the Privileged: How Community Doulas Are Reimagining Birth Support
Community-based programs prioritize cultural understanding and trust.
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.
Marines Sent to Los Angeles “Presents a Significant Logistical and Operational Challenge”
An estimated 700 U.S. Marines are being mobilized to L.A. area.
‘Thanks to Life’ Violeta Parra Biography Traces Life of Chilean Artist
A self proclaimed “Violeta Maniac,” author Ericka Verba dives deep into the life of singer Violeta Parra in her new book.
Western Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets to Near Record Low
“It is very important that we take action as soon as possible,” said Dr. Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón, a senior scientist at the National Wildlife Federation.
Saldaña Makes History At The Oscars
“The fact that I’m getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in Spanish — my grandmother, if she were here, she would be so delighted,” Saldaña said.
Bounties on Mexicans: Unresolved History
Given Donald Trump’s recent executive orders and mass deportations, against those particularly those from Latin America, he is once again placing a target on the lives of Mexicans.
Will Trump’s immigration crackdown be good or bad for the economy?
Sensationalized headlines about the small number of lawbreaking immigrants will not change the fact that entire industries, from construction and health care to agriculture, restaurants, and elder care, rely on immigrant labor, which accounts for anywhere from a quarter to half of certain occupations.