Elizabeth Aranda on Leading Florida SSN and Supporting Immigration Scholars
“My research has always run parallel to the experiences of people without citizenship and the challenges they face in maintaining their well-being.”
Army Veteran: “We’re Losing Democracy”
Rodriguez says she took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, even if President Donald Trump doesn’t.
Racing Against Memory Loss: The Urgent Need to Address Dementia Disparities
A study estimates that the number of new dementia cases in people 65 years and older in the U.S. will double over the next four decades.
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.
As Trump policy changes loom, nearly half of farmworkers lack legal status
“If we lost half of the farmworker population in a short period of time, the agriculture sector would likely collapse.”
President Jimmy Carter & Puerto Rico
“You have made a rich contribution to the life of the United States while preserving your own unique culture and traditions within the broader community”
Celebrating the New Year: Latino Traditions
The New Year is a significant time for many cultures around the world, and Latino communities are no exception. The
President Jimmy Carter Remembered As Defender of Democracy
Carter withdrew U.S. support for the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. He reduced military aid to Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ernesto Geisel in Brazil, and Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina.
Feliz Navidad: How Many Latinos Celebrate Christmas
The holiday celebration is a blend of religious significance with festive spirit.
This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics
After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid one another.
The Great Latino Apology: It’s The Street, Stupid
While some may avoid assigning blame, this is naive. Responsibility clearly lies with the Democratic Party elite…
‘Nuestros Bosques’ to boost urban green spaces
“The way our communities, especially Black and brown communities, connect with the environment,” said Ribeiro, “with our ancestral knowledge, our indigenous knowledge, has been through a spiritual and cultural way.”