Politics

Findings show race for democratic presidential nomination is wide open, with many candidates relatively unknown among Latino electorate.

As researchers who regularly examine public opinion, we know it’s a stretch to conclude that half of Hispanics approve of Trump, let alone suggest that a majority back his proposed immigration policies.

The “othering” of a community is a bipartisan thing.

The visit proved to be more of a Border Patrol immigration rally than an actual visit to the border town.

The latest RadioLAND podcast episode.

As my doctoral research into Europe’s 2015-2016 refugee crisis shows, stricter border control doesn’t stop migration. Often, it makes it more dangerous.

Looks like nothing will happen.

A local vision for the border that is strikingly different from the prevailing U.S. view.

In case you missed it.

One day on the campaign trail.

“Congress should have already passed a desperately-needed disaster aid package instead of delaying action,” Erica González said.

I have spent much of the last decade conducting on-the-ground fieldwork in Central America, and along the migration paths through Mexico, seeking answers.

We must prepare now for two of the most significant acts of civic engagement—the 2020 Elections and the Census.

What was released for the month of March.

That particular brand of mediocre whiteness is front and center when it comes to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s most vocal critics.

The alert comes amid these bills’ steady progress in the Florida State legislature and cautions both Florida travelers and residents, especially Black, brown and Latinx communities, of the increased likelihood of racial profiling, unjust detention, and possible deportation if these anti-immigrant bills pass.

Despite JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo’s commitment to stop financing private prisons, Bank of America has yet to show signs of severing ties to private prisons.

“[Kevin McAleenan] cannot be trusted as Acting DHS Secretary based on his record of prioritizing Trump’s harmful policies that undermine national security and the economy, and hurt vulnerable families and children at the border.”

In the months since, however, many Brazilians who voted for Jair Bolsanaro in the hopes of leaving political crises behind them are disappointed.

This week’s Latin America News Dispatch podcast episode.

On Sunday, Kirstjen Nielsen announced her departure from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).