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Metula: A Border on the Brink
An Argentine resident talks about the fragile reality of an Israeli community under a tenuous ceasefire,
Gerrymandering: The Maps Shaping Power Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
In the first episode of GOV’T STUFF NO ONE EXPLAINED, we break down how gerrymandering works and why it matters for American democracy.
Scarier Than the Boogeyman
A former social worker reflects on the government’s dual role in child welfare, questioning what happens when the system meant to protect children, begins enabling abuse and neglect.
Carrying the Weight of Being a Witness
“For 26 years, the Venezuelan experience has been one of anxious dawns: a relentless cycle of rumors that spread like a low rumble, only to be silenced by official falsehoods…”
Birthright Citizenship Faces Supreme Court Test
The executive order does not seek to amend the Constitution or pass new legislation. It attempts to reinterpret existing text to address what its supporters see as an incentive for illegal entry and birth tourism.
From Migrant in the United States to Interpreter for the Mexican Presidency
Lilia Rubio went from washing dshes in Utah to working with international heads of state.
Primaries Are Already Shaping the 2026 Election – Here’s What We’re Seeing So Far
Understanding the wide range of primary‑election rules is crucial for voters navigating a system where early contests can shape — and sometimes determine — the choices available in the general election.
The American Dream now comes with a higher price tag
Rising housing costs force many young people in the United States to reconsider whether homeownership is still within reach.
The Hardest Part of Postpartum Has Been Fascism
A new mother reflects on the emotional weight of raising a newborn while watching fascism, xenophobia, and political violence escalate in the U.S.
When Immigration Rules Keep Changing, the System Stops Working
The U.S. legal immigration system is becoming increasingly unstable as shifting policies, processing pauses, and massive backlogs undermine long‑standing expectations of consistency.
Sexual Assault Thrives in Silence
Standing up and telling your story is the bravest thing a survivor can do. There is always the fear of not being believed.
Trump’s Anti-Latino Racism is a Major Liability for Democracy
Latinos Must Forge Stronger Political Solidarity with Black People to Remove It