#FindVanessaGuillen. The Trump administration will be remembered in history as abandoning action dictated by sound policy to executing reckless actions based entirely on racism, prejudice, discrimination — and little regard to the legality, personal consequences or long-term fiscal impact….
#FindVanessaGuillen: It was heralded as Trump’s triumphant return to the campaign trail but Saturday night’s Tulsa rally was anything but what was expected by Trump. Trump expected to see a million of his most deluded admirers and he got…
The CDC just released new data about coronavirus — and it’s really bad news for Latinos; So, DREAMers got a reprieve from the Supreme Court. What’s next?; 12 charts show just where racial disparities exist, and it’s not pretty;…
The Supreme Court’s decision on the fate of DREAMers is imminent. If the justices listened to Americans in a new poll, it might help them decide more quickly; Latinos now have a slower rate than the US average when…
#FindVanessaGuillen, the Latina Fort Hood soldier who disappeared 2 months ago while on base at Fort Hood, Texas, has gotten renewed interest and an increase in reward money; We’ve heard Latinos and Blacks are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, now…
For some, racism is a tangible reality. For others, it’s a nebulous concept. It depends on your personal experience, circle of friends, attitude towards diversity and inclusion, among other factors, that dictate whether or not you believe racism is…
Where is Vanessa Guillen? It’s been about 2 months since this 20-year-old Latina soldier stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas disappeared. Beyond the local news, outside media hasn’t picked up the story or the push to find her. This is…
Trump’s immigration restrictionists have had a field day during the pandemic in contorting the nation’s immigration policies to fit their goal of eliminating Mexican migration. First, they blamed migrants. Now, they have a new target. This time, they could…
Grim news overnight highlights how risky it is to think we are passed the worst of the novel coronavirus. Across the country, people are not only reveling in being out and shopping at stores, socializing with friends or protesting…
As we wait to see how the Supreme Court will decide the fate of DREAMers, Democrats open an investigation into why Trump administration denied DACA recipients this basic necessity; The military has long enjoyed the service of Latino, Native…
Perhaps one of the most blatant examples of how racism has a historically systemic hold in this country is the KKK, and why it’s never been declared a domestic terrorist group; Global leaders are about to commit something never…
Initial rumor is that the Supreme Court will side with Trump and end DACA. Will Trump use DACA recipients as pawns to get the immigration deal he needs to quell his base? Police reform isn’t just on the minds…
As infuriatingly sad as it is that it took the public murder of George Floyd to wake the world that systemic racism is so entwined in our country’s culture: police culture, institutional educational culture, neighborhood zoning culture, corporate America…
Cracks in the GOP force field protecting Trump from criticism, fact-checks and the truth are deepening. More Republicans, appalled at his use of force against peacefully protesting Americans and his volatile, divisive race-baiting rhetoric, are speaking out. Former U.S….
As the criminal element hiding among protesters is being weeded out and more police forces are changing their approach towards peaceful protesters, awareness, dialogue and action are in the baby steps towards meaningful change in this country. Yet, Trump,…
Trump and his WH allies finally achieved their long-held dream — the threat of the start of the creation of a militarized country. Talk is getting louder that the 2020 election will not be conducted fairly nor will Trump,…
During a time of national crisis, it is customary that a country’s leader addresses the pain, outrage and desperation of its people. Instead our leader calls for a “MAGA” night at the White House to counter protesters. The implication…
Last night, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was arrested by State Patrol in Minneapolis as he covered the riots and chaos in response to the police killing of George Floyd. Though Jimenez showed his credentials and complied with all orders…
In a country where progress was being made in living with our diversity, Trump’s election set the country on a backward spiral. In some cases, it can be argued that Trump, his administration and his followers are attempting to…
That in this democracy, anyone would be against facilitating every citizen’s civic duty of voting is a red flag that their intentions are sinister. No wonder Joe Biden’s campaign just created a new position on his campaign staff; Trump…
As we see pictures of packed beaches and parks, most of us think we can handle the social distancing rules — though, obviously, none are. But what about flying? Nothing we can really do there and so the big…
Today is Memorial Day! As the name implies, we ‘memorialize’ all those who have served in the US Military. We honor their service and sacrifice. But too often that’s the end of it. After leaving the military, too many…
Just one of the many legacies Trump will be forever cited for in history is how he lost allies. The latest ally to voice the US is not their friend is one Central American destination; Finally, a little ‘bright’…
Is this the calm before the storm? States like Florida and Georgia aren’t experiencing the devastating spikes in coronavirus cases as predicted – yet. Scientists say the US has a limited window to prepare for the next wave that…
Trump and his administration have never hidden their anti-immigration agenda. So, it’s not surprising that the White House has made a decision regarding the Mexican and Canadian borders; What is surprising, and disturbing, is that this administration is using…
