Pivotal Latino Independents Could Decide California 2026
California’s Latino independent voters could play a decisive role in close races this November. However, voting rights advocates say campaigns […]
Latino Voters Reject Return to Partisan Primaries; Becerra Dominates Governor Field
A majority of California Latino voters say they want to keep the nonpartisan Top Two primary or modify it to advance more than two candidates to the general election. They don’t want the state to go back to closed primaries.
Why Latino Voters Backed Trump—Then Mamdani (NOT What You Think)
How class, generation, and frustration with closed primaries are driving a historic dealignment among Latino voters
Xavier Becerra’s California Comeback and Clash with the White House
Xavier Becerra is once again stepping onto familiar ground. After serving in Congress, leading California’s Department of Justice, and joining President Joe Biden’s Cabinet as Secretary of Health and Human Services, he is now seeking the governorship of his home state. His campaign marks both a return to local politics and a renewed confrontation with Donald Trump, now back in the White House.
Standing Up for Democracy: The Journalist’s Role in Times of Crisis
The United States is living through a moment of profound democratic vulnerability. I believe the Trump administration has worked in ways that weaken trust in our institutions, including one of democracy’s most essential pillars: a free and independent press. In my view, these are not abstract risks but deliberate attempts to discredit truth-telling. That is why, now more than ever, I think journalists must recommit themselves to their core duty of telling the truth, holding power to account, and giving voice to the people.
Latino Representation on the Line as California Weighs Map Overhaul
California’s plan to redraw its congressional map could reshape Latino political power in key regions from the Central Valley to San Diego. Supporters say it is needed to counter gerrymanders in other states while critics warn it could undo recent gains in Latino representation.
Stories Matter: How Political Messaging Transforms Protests from Rights to Riots
Same events, same streets, entirely different narratives. And, as it often does, the one that dominates will determine everything from future policy to how history remembers this moment.
Fear and Friction in L.A.: Latino Families Caught in the Middle of a Growing Immigration Storm
“We’re not asking for special treatment. We just want to be treated like human beings.”
How USAID Cuts Left Thousands of Farmers in Guatemala Struggling
Maria Lopez’s tomato farm was once thriving, but with the U.S government’s cuts to USAID, her farm has taken a hit.
SF Mayor Holds Exclusive Town Hall on Homelessness as Families Face Evictions
Daniel Lurie touted his philanthropic anti-poverty work despite recently evicting families and their children from city shelters.
Bishop’s Latino Community Grapples with Trump’s Return
Some families are confident their hard work precludes deportation, while others are fearful of forced separation.
Swingers: The Latino Vote
Hispanics are increasingly recognized as a critical swing voter demographic, wielding substantial influence in this year’s presidential election.