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August 6, 2021

Newly released climate reports increasingly sound the alarm that the environmental bomb is ticking more quickly. Time is of the essence when it comes to one particular ocean system; Now that Trump and his cronies have been out of…

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August 5, 2021

Many still don’t have much faith in polls. Who can blame us? But polls continue to give a ‘snapshot’ of sentiment, attitudes, leanings, etc. So, the latest poll attributing Biden’s approval ratings lower than usual because of Covid, the…

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August 4, 2021

One of the most refreshing, and noticeable, changes in Washington has been the ‘adult’ tone. No more angry outbursts, child-like tantrums and do I have to even mention the lies and lack of transparency? So, it’s not surprising that…

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August 3, 2021

We know the country is divided. – over vaccines, whether or not Covid is real, immigration and even the economy. Now, a new analysis shows who blames who for rising Covid cases. It’s what you’d expect; The new record-high…

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August 2, 2021

When VP Harris unveiled her immigration plan addressing the “root causes” of Central American migration to the US, it was expected there would be pushback in DC. But it seems the countries responsible are the ones yelling the loudest;…

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July 30, 2021

There’s a reason why people choose to flee their homes, grab what they can carry and make a tortuous journey over unforgiving terrain and through equally unforgiving countries. It’s these root causes of immigration that the US government has…

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July 29, 2021

The lengths Republican politicians around the country still go to show their loyalty to their dethroned leader, a.k.a. Trump, knows no limits. The latest one is Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Not only did he host Trump in a visit…

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July 28, 2021

Treating undocumented immigrants with humane justice, compassion and fairness shouldn’t be tough but the complexity and partisan perspective of the issue dictates otherwise. So, should there be that much of a surprise that the Biden administration’s latest immigration plan…

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July 27, 2021

There have been over 620,000 deaths from Covid in the United States. In the beginning of the infection spread, the older population took the hit. Now, those under 45 are finding themselves increasingly in ICUs across the nation. Not…

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July 23, 2021

The goal of the Biden administration had been focused on supporting the Cuban people — until their government started punishing protesters; As the GOP strives to overturn Roe v.s. Wade, the Senate just voted to compel women to register for…

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July 22, 2021

No doubt myths have arisen around the “Sleeping Giant” of voters. Now researchers are intent on ferreting out the facts from the fiction when it comes to Latino voters; The nation is fed up with the NRA and Second…

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July 21, 2021

The stock market is getting jittery. Not because of Russia or China but because of the escalating cases of Covid-19 and what experts are warning; So, when did detaining immigrants actually start?; Think you know which sports are part…

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July 20, 2021

Depending on your perspective, it’s either fortunate or unfortunate that not a lot is happening with Congress — as usual. It’s fortunate because we can focus on today’s second historic launch of civilians going into space; Another launch today…

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July 19, 2021

The Texas federal judge who ruled against DACA is only the beginning of the long-awaited showdown on immigration policy. In one of the first moves, Democrats have launched an immigration reform Hail Mary; Trump claims he didn’t influence the…

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July 16, 2021

One of the ugliest side effects of Trump’s nationalistic views is the perception that people of color are less than caucasians. Nowhere is that more evident than in our farm fields where immigrant labor is expected to toil in…

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July 15, 2021

In the US, secret government meetings or documents are leaked so frequently that, unless confirmed by officials, they become fodder for conspiracy theories. In Russia or China, such leaking is usually met with executions. So, not surprising that we…

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July 14, 2021

COVID-19 cases are rising again. Is it just a matter of time before we go back into another lockdown?; Haiti and Cuba are two countries that have long suffered from internal corruption and oppression which have driven their people…

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July 13, 2021

For only 7 short months, the world has applauded the US return to the global stage. Yet, for too long, under our very noses, our worst adversaries, China and Russia, have inched closer to our borders by investing and…

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July 12, 2021

If the recent immigration reform bill proposed by GOP Sen. John Cornyn is any clue, then this current crop of Republican leadership and Democrats may never arrive at a meaningful and just solution for the thousands in immigration limbo….

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July 9, 2021

A new analysis reveals there was a 30% surge of Latino voters in the 2020 election; The country has a new spelling bee champion who is breaking records all over the place; So, is food really unfit to eat…

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July 8, 2021

As GOP leadership continues to deny the existence of climate change, irrefutable evidence keeps mounting. Just ask residents of the Northwest; Low vaccination rates among Latinos has been chalked up to “vaccine hesitancy” but experts say that’s not entirely…

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July 7, 2021

There’s a reason why low-income, marginalized communities feel kicked around by society and a new analysis of hospital pricing practices confirm it; As the GOP maliciously attack voting access in the country, it’s refreshing to see some states are…

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July 6, 2021

On the heels of the nation celebrating our 245th anniversary of adopting the Declaration of Independence, we find ourselves at a political, moral and environmental crossroads. So much so, that some experts are wondering aloud if ‘couples therapy’ is…

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July 2, 2021

It’s an understatement to say that politics has driven a wedge in Mexico-US relations. Now, it’s Mother Nature’s turn; The GOP seems to thrive on manufactured anger and threats and their latest battle cry, they hope, carries them through…

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July 1, 2021

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, the GOP touted the fact that more Latinos voted for their demagogue. Now, a new Pew analysis shows just which Latinos cast their votes for the losing candidate; Soon, the world will…