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Love, Light and Courage
A Holocaust survivor reminds the younger generation to confront hatred and indifference in a world where antisemitism is still very much alive and immigrants are shunned and dehumanized.
The Latino Vote Keeps Changing. Why Do We Keep Calling It a Realignment?
How changing vote choices do not necessarily reflect changing political identities, partisan loyalties, or long‑term ideological commitments.
How Youth Organizing Is Shaping the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
How grassroots youth organizing in immigrant communities is shaping California's next generation of civic leaders, featuring insights from UCLA Professor Dr. Veronica Terriquez.
How a Brazilian Island’s Automation Model Offers a Blueprint for Overwhelmed U.S. Hotspots
U.S. communities can learn from technology‑driven solutions to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life.
The Essential Independent Candidate Effect in California’s Latino Vote
As more Latino voters in California loosen their ties to the two major parties, candidates are testing new ways to connect through local issues and direct community engagement.
After losing her sight, a Mexican woman found independence and community through braille
After losing her sight, a Mexican woman found independence and community through Well Connected Español, a free virtual program connecting Spanish-speaking older adults across the United States.
California’s 22nd District and the Myth of the Predictable Voter
Voter behavior is shaped by turnout, local identity, candidate relationships, and community trust more than by party registration or ethnicity alone.
Before a California Bill Gets a Vote, It Has to Get Past Blanca Pacheco
Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco chairs the California Assembly's Rules Committee, giving her significant power over which bills get hearings, how quickly they move, and whether laws take effect immediately.
New Polling Reveals Political Divide Between California Latina and Latino Voters
Latinas prioritizing immigrant protections, democracy, and opposition to the Trump agenda at significantly higher rates than Latino men.
How I Learned Civic Engagement Is Real —It’s How Democracy Works
How local involvement, public‑service networks, and everyday acts of civic responsibility shape democratic outcomes, especially in an era of polarization and declining institutional confidence.
The Ongoing Fight for Bread and Roses
Union membership in the United States continues to fall, raising concerns about worker power, wage stability, and the health of democratic institutions.
California’s Ballot Access Battles: What Latino Communities Need to Know for 2026
The guide offers clear, practical information to help Latino voters navigate the process and ensure their ballots are counted.