Maybe I Will “Go Back to Where I Came From”

Immigrants, whether documented or not, are people. My whole life is here. My people, my job, my plans for the future, all here. All in a country that treats me and those like me like a pest. It hurts. 

By |2025-08-20T13:12:59+00:00August 20, 2025|Community, Opinion|Comments Off on Maybe I Will “Go Back to Where I Came From”

The “Spanish Ms. Rachel” Wants To End Bilingual Stigma

Inspired by her own childhood experiences, Littles aims to help families embrace their heritage and feel proud of their Latinidad.

By |2025-08-19T13:05:27+00:00August 19, 2025|Community, Education|Comments Off on The “Spanish Ms. Rachel” Wants To End Bilingual Stigma

Americans Want Immigration Reform. Here’s What It Should Look Like

Poll finds that 62% of Americans disapprove of current immigration policies, including 65% of independents and nearly a third of Republicans.

By |2025-08-18T13:56:45+00:00August 18, 2025|Community, Democracy|Comments Off on Americans Want Immigration Reform. Here’s What It Should Look Like

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.

By |2025-08-09T02:40:29+00:00August 11, 2025|Community, Democracy|Comments Off on Trump-Backed Texas Map Redraw Puts Hispanic Voters in Spotlight for 2026 Elections

 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.”

By |2025-08-01T20:02:05+00:00August 1, 2025|¡Presente!: Leaders who are showing up for our communities, Community|Comments Off on  Gabo Foundation Honors Laura Zommer

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.

By |2025-07-30T12:40:01+00:00July 29, 2025|Economy|Comments Off on Minimum wage is not enough to afford to rent ‘decent’ housing in the Midwest

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.

By |2025-07-24T16:13:20+00:00July 24, 2025|Community|Comments Off on America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse

¡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.

By |2025-07-22T11:31:40+00:00July 22, 2025|¡Presente!: Leaders who are showing up for our communities|Comments Off on ¡Presente! Angelica Salas’s Journey From Undocumented Immigrant to Community Leader

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.”

By |2025-07-18T12:47:08+00:00July 18, 2025|Democracy|Comments Off on American Democracy as a Young Brown, Low-Income Queer Woman
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