Politics

A Yale Student’s Letter to Julia Keleher and the Yale Education Leadership Conference

“This celebration of Keleher’s work only displays the way in which members of elite institutions like the Yale School of Management can be so blind to the reality and context of life in Puerto Rico.”

  • Apr 5, 2019
  • 5:05 PM

Nixon and Reagan Tried Closing the Border to Pressure Mexico: Here’s What Happened

History suggests that threats of border closure may be politically useful but are never a real answer to human tragedy.

  • Apr 5, 2019
  • 4:47 PM

The Pathway to Citizenship Must Begin NOW

We can’t stop fighting until we have protections and permanent legislative solutions for all who need them.

  • Apr 5, 2019
  • 11:53 AM

Ocasio-Cortez Says Puerto Rico Should Have Binding Vote on Political Status: ‘It’s About Self-Determination’

“Honor the ability for people to self-govern. It’s a principle of American democracy,” AOC said.

  • Apr 4, 2019
  • 1:54 PM

Rosselló Talks Puerto Rico’s Disaster Funding on NPR

According to the Puerto Rican governor, only $300 million has been granted on permanent relief.

  • Apr 4, 2019
  • 11:37 AM

Reps. Cuellar and Escobar Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Threat to Shut Down Border

“Closing down any one of the ports of entry, let alone the whole border, would have a myriad of unintended and irreparable economic, diplomatic, cultural, and humanitarian consequences.”

  • Apr 4, 2019
  • 11:16 AM

The Filter of Our Own Opinions

We are sick, each and every one of us.

  • Apr 3, 2019
  • 4:09 PM

ACLU Issues Complaint Demanding Investigation Into Abuses in Outdoor Border Patrol Detention Facility

The complaint, sent to officials within the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, calls for an immediate end to the caging of immigrants in outdoor holding areas.

  • Apr 3, 2019
  • 12:29 PM

The Chismes of Virginia Politics: Part Four

No matter where you go in the State Capitol, you will encounter white supremacists.

  • Apr 3, 2019
  • 10:09 AM

Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson on NPR: Obama Admin Did Expand Family Detention

“We expanded family detention. You’re correct,” Johnson said on Tuesday morning.

  • Apr 2, 2019
  • 10:05 AM

The Chismes of Virginia Politics: Part Three

Having the freedom to lobby and advocate for my people’s rights became my main work for a few weeks, and a huge privilege.

  • Apr 1, 2019
  • 3:23 PM

Central American (In)Visibility: A Poem

Zero tolerance policies/Combined with white supremacy

  • Apr 1, 2019
  • 9:47 AM

A GoPro Walking Tour of the Playas de Tijuana Border (VIDEO)

From José Angelo Gallegos

  • Mar 29, 2019
  • 4:45 PM

Abren La Pequeña Haití en Tijuana

Los haitianos que ahora viven en Tijuana se llaman “haitiajuanenses”.

  • Mar 29, 2019
  • 3:06 PM

Congressman Darren Soto’s Push for Puerto Rican Statehood

Latino Rebels Radio: March 29, 2019

  • Mar 29, 2019
  • 1:14 PM

DOJ Attack on Obamacare Has Big Implications for Latinos (OPINION)

Latinos in particular made the biggest gains in access to insurance under Obamacare over the last six years.

  • Mar 28, 2019
  • 4:51 PM

HUD’s Inspector General Is Auditing Part of Puerto Rico’s Disaster Funds

HUD Spokesman Darryl Madden told the CPI that he could not offer more details because the process has just begun.

  • Mar 28, 2019
  • 3:52 PM

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