The State of Health in America: A Political and Scientific Crossfire
While this political theater unfolds, the communities most devastated by COVID-19—Latino and Black families—remain largely unacknowledged in the administration’s rhetoric.
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.
What 30+ Years of Deportations Show Across 5 Presidents
Barack Obama’s administration deported more immigrants than any other in the last 3 decades.
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.
Trump Calls for New Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants
The move would reshape congressional representation, federal funding, and the very definition of who counts in the US.
Arrests of immigrants with no criminal record up more than 1,000% under Trump administration
There are now fewer arrests at border crossings and more in the rest of the country.
Migrant Children: Political Pawns in U.S. Border Policy Debate
Republicans warn against sex trafficking risks migrant children face when illegally crossing the southwest border. Democrats counter that their concerns lie in hypocrisy.
How Anti-Immigrant Sentiments Shape Culture—And Influence Policy
Columnists tackle white supremacy in immigration policies and the struggles of first generation Americans with political identity.
How Move To Amend Is Challenging Corporate Power, One Resolution at a Time
Co-directors Alfonso Saldaña and Jennie Spanos lead a growing movement to curb the influence of money in American democracy
A Democrat’s Answer to the Immigration Issue
Contrary to Trump, the problem is not that they are criminals, take jobs away from Americans, and use up resources; those are all lies, fabrications.
Understanding Federal-Local Divide in Immigration Enforcement
As immigration has grown politically contentious, some towns and cities have enacted sanctuary policies to limit local agencies’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Activism in Free Press
Poll: Spanish speakers in the U.S. are more likely to feel like they don’t have enough independent news sources.