Faith, Democracy and the Catholic Duty To Stay Involved
“ I watched political debates over immigration in the early 2000s shape how families like mine were treated. It made me pay attention.”
What Democracy Promised Us — and What We Got Instead
As a Latina, I’m frightened by how my community is being treated in times when democracy seems to be fading. When hard-working people live under constant threat, it’s hard to believe those promises were ever meant for us.
Unity and Division: The American Flag
This July 4, I hesitated to put up the flag in front of my house over concerns of being labeled as a Trump supporter.
Project 2025 and the Assault on Immigrant Rights
The Impact of Executive Edicts On Immigration – At War With Ourselves
Trump/Musk Mended Feud: What It Teaches About Domestic Violence & Economic Security
I didn’t leave until my situation became extremely violent because I was raised by my grandparents and didn’t know what a healthy intimate relationship was supposed to look like.
Against the Present: The Future of Feminism Is Now
Historians have often excluded Black, Brown and Indigenous women from their narratives, thereby contributing to the erasure of the forms of solidarity and equity those women and their comrades practiced in their communities and traditions.
We Need Critical Transformational Leaders Now More Than Ever
It’s a chilling reminder that in America today, even the highest-ranking Latino officials are not immune from the forces of erasure.
Why Doing Immigration the “White Way” Is Wrong
In the face of the immigration chaos, we could—and should—turn our efforts toward making immigration policies less racist, more efficient, and more humane.
Marines Sent to Los Angeles “Presents a Significant Logistical and Operational Challenge”
An estimated 700 U.S. Marines are being mobilized to L.A. area.
Trump Is Sabotaging America’s Greatest Demographic Advantage
Congress should ambitiously revisit the kind of comprehensive immigration reform that once drew bipartisan support
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.
Chicago Head Start Programs Face Uncertainty After Regional Office Closure
Federal cutbacks raise fears among Chicago area grantees about the future of the program and its ability to sustain funding for low-income children and families.