Gabo Foundation Honors Laura Zommer
“This is an award for the bold, for those of us who make people uncomfortable because we’re not looking for flattery but to serve our communities.”
How Move To Amend Is Challenging Corporate Power, One Resolution at a Time
Co-directors Alfonso Saldaña and Jennie Spanos lead a growing movement to curb the influence of money in American democracy
Minimum wage is not enough to afford to rent ‘decent’ housing in the Midwest
Latina women face the biggest wage gap, earning nearly 11 dollars per hour less than white men.
America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse
The Trump administration’s far-reaching war on immigration is threatening America’s already-fragile child care system.
¡Presente! Angelica Salas’s Journey From Undocumented Immigrant to Community Leader
Drawing from her own experience, Salas builds dignity, not dependency, in the immigrant rights movement.
American Democracy as a Young Brown, Low-Income Queer Woman
“I didn’t inherit American democracy. I was made an accessory to it. I’ve watched my presence in this country debated, politicized, and dehumanized.”
The Responsibility of the First Vote
“Being a first-generation American with my immigrant parents means voting is more than a personal choice; it is a way to represent my family that doesn’t have a voice at the ballot box.”
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.
Community Policing in New Jersey Strengthens Trust With the Public
The NextGen Strategic Plan for the Paterson Police Department aims to make the city a safer place to live and work, while restoring trust between the community and law enforcement officers.
Michael Rivera: The Importance of Getting Involved
The Berks County, Pennsylvania Commissioner talks about the aggressive moves coming from Washington, D.C., including immigration reform.
Caribbean Pride: Our Continued Existence Is Resistance
” We must continue to work to end the colonial legacy of oppression and its manifestation in policies rooted in white supremacy that upend reproductive rights.”