The Beautiful Game’s Betrayal
As immigration raids spread across Los Angeles in June, many LA Galaxy supporters waited for the club to acknowledge the fear gripping their community.
How Immigrant Labor Sustains California’s Economy Amid Political Pushback
A recent Pew Research Center analysis based on U.S. Census Bureau data shows that as of June 2025, there were about 51.9 million immigrants living in the United States, down from 53.3 million in January, a drop of roughly 1.4 million people in six months.
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.
California Latinos Face Health Emergency Under Trump
“The Latino community, already tends to use medical services much less. And now, with this restriction, even fewer people will be able to access care”
Trump/Musk Mended Feud: What It Teaches About Domestic Violence & Economic Security
This is a case study about how economic security affects relationships and what domestic violence prevention and communal healing looks like
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.”
Latino voters are swinging back toward Trump and the Republican Party
Latinos will make up almost 15 percent of all eligible voters during the 2024 presidential election, but have been largely overlooked as swing voters in recent years. An insider says Democratic leaders have erroneously considered them a monolithic voting bloc.