Does One Battle After Another Speak to Latino Resistance?
Filmed largely in the U.S.’s Bordertown of El Paso, Texas, the movie leans heavily into Latino culture in terms of themes, setting, and characters.
Laredo at the Crossroads of Border Policy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection data show illegal crossings have dropped to a five-year low under President Donald Trump.
Is Increased Military Presence at the Border Effective for Public Safety?
An analysis of the effectiveness of the Trump administration policies at the Southwest border and local perspectives on militarization.
Guatemalan Children in South Texas: Caught in the Crossfire of US Immigration Policy
After returning to office, President Donald Trump swiftly revived immigration tactics that defined his first term—most notably, fast-track deportations of unaccompanied children.
Texas Democrats and Talarico Fight Back
Republican gerrymandering threatens the upcoming midterm elections and we must come together on the issues that will impact our Black and Brown communities.
Trump-Backed Texas Map Redraw Puts Hispanic Voters in Spotlight for 2026 Elections
This place-based visa aims to boost local economies by allowing states or municipalities to sponsor immigrants directly.
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.
Academia is Failing Women of Color
At all stages of academia, historically marginalized students are pushed out by various institutional mechanisms that only uphold the white supremacist values of the institution.
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.
Let’s Support Multilingual Learners in Texas
In order to meet these students’ needs, we must adapt a strategic approach to increasing school funding for our large population of multilingual students.
How one veteran’s coffee club is helping heal divides in San Antonio
“It was not just about talk; it was actually bringing people together to speak to each other and to have those interactions,” she said. “It wasn’t about debating; it was about understanding.”
SJN: Embracing international students’ experiences, seeking solutions to common challenges
“We feel it is important to address current issues in order to highlight solutions that will help students and their mental health.”