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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.
When in doubt, just remember ‘Sí se puede’
“It was perfect for me because I was able to hear from current students with backgrounds similar to mine.”
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…
It’s a team effort to ensure rural students who are homeless get an equal education
More than 4,800 students are considered homeless in Nebraska, and school districts can do only so much to help. Many rely on partnerships with local organizations to support student needs outside of school.
Trump’s right! A massive invasion is happening at the southern border
It’s an economic advance from communities whose contributions have historically been pivotal in the nation’s development.
Midwest states far from U.S.-Mexico border have spent millions to send troops there
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in 2021, the governors of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska answered his call to tackle crime and illegal immigration along the state’s border with Mexico. Their efforts are failing, critics say.
Voting is a social determinant of health
Voting is often viewed through the lens of civic duty and political engagement, but it plays a crucial role in shaping the social determinants of health (SDOH).
Teachers still spend their own money on school supplies, despite efforts to help stock classrooms
Many educators say their districts aren’t supplying everything their students need. Non-profit groups, community organizations and even the courts are stepping in to help meet needs across the Midwest, but education advocates say it’s not a long-term solution.