Opinion
A Fifth Column on Fifth Avenue (OPINION)
The governor turned his back on those who have brought pride, joy and an increase in the self-esteem of the Puerto Rican people at key moments.
Setting the Record Straight About Oscar López Rivera and the FALN (OPINION)
He was never a political prisoner, but rather as an active member of the FALN.
What Rural, Coastal Puerto Ricans Can Teach Us About Thriving in Times of Crisis (OPINION)
We have also witnessed people in Puerto Rico who “refuse to play by the rules” of capitalism.
Oscar López Rivera Is a Symbol of Puerto Rican Defiance: So What Side of the Oppression Are You On? (OPINION)
The difference between a “terrorist” and a “revolutionary.”
The Puerto Rican Revolution Will Not Have Corporate Sponsors (OPINION)
The only thing shocking about all the corporate sponsors pulling their support for the 60th annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade is that people are actually shocked.
How to Finally Increase the Latino Vote So We Finally Make a Difference, Maybe (OPINION)
In order to be politically active and work for change, we have to have experienced a transformation ourselves.
Why Big-Data Analysis of Police Activity Is Inherently Biased (OPINION)
Neighborhoods with lots of police calls aren’t necessarily the same places the most crime is happening.
Before Trump, Mexicans Really Liked the US (OPINION)
Donald Trump’s antagonistic rhetoric toward Mexico has caused an increase in anti-American sentiment among Mexicans.
A Response to Javier Palomarez and His Call to Engage and Not Resist Trump (OPINION)
Head of U.S Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Do what you need to do, but know you are not doing us any favors
There’s Something Missing From Immigration Enforcement Funding… And It’s an Arbitrary Number (OPINION)
It’s unclear how the new language in the 2017 appropriations bill fits into Trump’s campaign rhetoric or the detention bed quota.
President Trump: The Hustler 2.0 (OPINION)
When they speak or act, hustlers can’t be believed or trusted. I should know, since I grew up on the mean streets of East Los Angeles, where I encountered many of them.
Four Things You Didn’t Know About the Border (OPINION)
Whatever this or future administrations choose to do along the border, the use of a physical barrier won’t be enough.
Island of Enchantment or Island of False Promises? (OPINION)
A look at the Puerto Rican crisis from an outsider’s perspective.
My Nana’s Undocumented Life (OPINION)
For answers, I look to my family’s history of struggle. But the truth is: I look to you too.
Not LA Riots… But the Results of a War on Drugs (OPINION)
A war that is a war on the poor, a war on communities of color and a war on immigrants.
Putting Tiburcio Vásquez Into Perspective: Fremont Peak and the Monte Bella School (OPINION)
This juxtaposition provides insight into the history and people of this area.
Mexico’s Military Is a Lethal Killing Force: Should It Really Be Deployed as Police? (OPINION)
Some of the main drivers of Mexico’s abysmal violence are the country’s armed forces.
Is Trump Arresting Fewer Noncriminals Than Obama? The Latest Data Says Yes (OPINION)
The real fact is this: arrests of noncriminals this year are much, much lower than the peak enforcement years of the Obama administration.
The US Establishment of PROMESA Is a Case of a Crime Against Humanity (OPINION)
Punish the people with more taxes, while those who stole billions administering the colonial regime are enjoying absolute impunity.
What Pollsters and News Outlets Covering Latinx Voters Can Learn From Ralph Ellison (OPINION)
When one improperly or insufficiently understands perspectives, you render these voices invisible.
Why Ecocide Should Become an International Crime (OPINION)
We must be Gaia’s voice—the voice of the Earth.

