The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall
Democrats have a record number of women in the House and Senate, but just two new women lawmakers are Republican, leading to an overall decline in representation.
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”
Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy
We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.
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…
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).
Newark offers lessons for Chicago’s efforts to replace lead lines
There are roughly 9 million lead service lines still in use across the nation. Of these, 400,000 exist in Chicago.
A solutions journalism approach to covering democracy (not politics)
Audiences expect more from news media than just the traditional “who is leading in the polls” reporting.
Bilingual, multicultural staff needed for NJ addiction treatment
“Sometimes you may be able to speak the language but not really understand the culture,” Lao-Collins pointed out.