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Storytelling Is Foundational to Keeping Our Democracy Intact
How narrative power, press freedom, and the voices of young storytellers help safeguard civic engagement and strengthen democratic resilience.
Can We Choose Democracy?
“Democracy isn’t a fixed state, it’s an ongoing project. Are we doing the work to keep it?”
Citizens in Name Only: What the Supreme Court Can’t Fix
Democracy advocates say the case could strip constitutional protections from millions of U.S.–born children and undermine core principles of equal citizenship.
Deadly Venezuela Quakes Spark Renewed Calls for U.S. to Restore Temporary Protected Status
The disaster has made return unsafe for the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States.
How State Courts Can Help Deflect the Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Multiracial Democracy
State courts need not import a federal doctrine directing judges to avoid issuing rulings that could change election rules in the runup to an election.
The Pink Triangle: From Persecution to Pride
What happened to LGBTQ people during the Holocaust? How did the pink triangle evolve from a mark of shame into a symbol of liberation? Explore the historical parallels between Nazi Germany and modern America.
New Partnership Aims To Expand Voter-First Journalism
Latino News Network, Independent Voter News, and The Fulcrum Unite to Boost Civic Participation Through Nonpartisan Reporting
How America Redraws Belonging
As communities redefine what it means to be American, the country faces a pivotal moment in how it redraws the boundaries of belonging.
US indictment of Raúl Castro comes amid a long history of American aggression against Cuba
The indictment has intensified national debate over accountability, rule of law, and political polarization in the United States. .
Cocaine and Corruption: As U.S. Military Operations Continue, Ecuadorians Say Drug Crime Needs Holistic Response
Experts emphasize that long-term stability depends on addressing systemic corruption and social service deficiencies, rather than military intervention alone.
One Year After Arrest, Pressure Mounts on El Salvador to Free Ruth López
Human rights groups say her arrest, shifting charges, and closed‑door proceedings reflect a broader crackdown on civil society under President Nayib Bukele.
Fulcrum Fellowship Selects Six Emerging Journalists for 2026 Summer Program
Fellows will contribute reporting that expands the reach of their storytelling and strengthens journalism that informs, connects, and empowers communities
