This last day of 2021 brings a mix of headlines that reflect curiosity, pessimism, fear and (thank goodness) hope. Maybe that’s why this year’s predictions for the new year seem underwhelming. I mean, what we’re living now is rivaling…
The White House appears to be getting as frustrated with the lower courts (in)action on Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy as most immigrant advocates. So, taking a page from their predecessor, the Biden admin is asking for a final…
2021 was an eventful year. As is customary, media outlets share their documentation of notable events, both good and bad, of the (soon-to-be) past year: The 50 best podcasts; The standouts in tech; Pew Research Center’s most striking research…
First it was Florida where Latinos noticed in Spanish-language media an onslaught of disinformation on everything from COVID and vaccines to the Biden admin and the Build Back Better Bill. Now, Dems are predicting the next state where Latinos…
In many parts of the country, this Christmas will be unlike those of years past. Forget the fact there may be fewer presents under the tree or a smaller family gathering (thanks Omicron) or fewer family favorites on the…
The US Census Bureau reported earlier this week that the US population isn’t growing at levels where it needs to be at to sustain the country in the future. Part of that reason has to do with the Latino…
As the countdown continues towards the global celebration of the infant’s birth, it’s ironic that the US just achieved a disappointing milestone since our nation’s founding, according to the US Census; The Latino population is gaining a foothold in…
In the last 48 hours, security analysts and ex-generals issued a dire warning: A Civil War is coming. Pockets of makeshift militias, think January 6, have been arming themselves. Some enlisted soldiers are not hiding their eagerness to join…
As we start a week that has long been characterized as a time to spread peace, love and joy, several ex-army generals deliver an ominous warning for the nation; It’s a good thing Mexico has been so agreeable to…
Upon Biden’s election, immigrant activists thought a like-minded crusader had been elected. Unfortunately, nothing but mixed messages have flowed from the White House. To be fair, some decisions have been out of control of the administration and others, well,…
A few days ago, I posted the McKinsey & Co report about the state of Latinos in the US. To all of us, it was nothing more than a headline. But Axios dug deeper and found reason for all…
By now, the vast majority of Americans know someone who has either died from or contracted COVID-19. The nonsensical belief perpetuated by GOP leadership that COVID is not real flies in the face of a very somber milestone the…
Immigrant advocates have blasted the Biden Admin for continuing Trump’s egregious ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy. Now, it’s official – it isn’t Biden’s fault; McKinsey & Co released a report on the economic state of Latinos. Does the American Dream…
The devastation of the weekend’s tornadoes in Kentucky remind us that our lives and our planet are not just intertwined but on a trajectory where survival is dependent on the actions of each. Until world leaders understand that cold…
The economy is suffering, a.k.a. people. Rising prices, extreme weather events, the end to pandemic aid are all challenging everyone. It’s enough to raise alarm among economists. That’s why over 50 economists just called on Congress to get their…
If ever there was an example underscoring how Latinos/Hispanics are not a monolithic group, a new WSJ poll does just that; California readies itself as a sanctuary for women in search of the right to choose; Has PBS ignored…
The Supreme Court hears another nation-altering case if passed: Will states have to pay the tuition for families who send their children to religious schools?; Analysis finds the vast majority of school boards lack Latino voices but there are…
Conservative congressmen fought to have the provision in the defense bill requiring women to be drafted in the military removed — and they won. Though feelings are mixed on the issue, never mind women already serve, it does show…
Media outlets are scratching their heads over the Biden administration’s immigration policy. Now, it’s known they are reinstating Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy while expanding the pool of immigrants targeted. Is there a method to this madness?; The atrocities…
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become the battle cry of on-the-edge conservatives ever since someone thought it was a great political ‘wedge issue.’ Whoever that political strategist was he/she was right. Yet, the majority of people don’t even know…
The conservative trek of stripping women of our right to choose is not lost on younger generations. As younger voters may see it, it’s just another red flag raising on the state of our democracy; Something disturbing is happening…
Before COVID-19 united the world in finding a cure, AIDS was the poster virus for global medical cooperation. Today is World AIDS Day (www.unaids.org/en/2021-world-aids-day) and progress in finding a cure has been 40 years long. The goal to eradicate…
Today is Giving Tuesday (givingtuesday.org). At a time when everyone is struggling to make ends meet, the work of the majority of nonprofits is as vital as ever. However, not all nonprofits are alike. It’s important to do our…
Human dignity has always been the unspoken theme of Christmas. Whether it be a pregnant woman finding a safe and decent place to give birth or a woman deciding for herself what she needs to do with her body…
It always sounds so cliché to say Thanksgiving is a time we need to reflect on what we are thankful for. In truth, given the challenges we all face, every day is proving to be an exercise in giving…
