Democrats Introduce Resolution Condemning All Acts of Political Violence in U.S.
U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) introduced legislation on Jan. 11 to condemn all forms of political violence in the U.S., regardless of…
U.S. Drug Crisis Growing Increasingly Difficult to Handle
By Benjamin Neufeld Nearly 50 years after president Nixon declared a “war on drugs,” the addiction crisis in America has moved into historically unprecedented terrain. Meth and fentanyl,…
Remembering Fred Ross Jr., Lifelong Organizer and Social Justice Champion
By Louis Freedberg Fred Ross Jr. always wanted to be known simply as an organizer. Beginning with his organizing work as a young man in the fields…
‘Love Wins Again’: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage
By Jessica Corbett Rights groups and other supporters of marriage equality celebrated Tuesday after 12 Senate Republicans joined with all Democrats present to pass protections for same-sex and interracial…
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Welcomes New House Members
By Ariana Figueroa The campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus welcomed the highest number of Democratic Latino lawmakers elected to Congress, during a Nov. 18 event at…
Federal Judge Rules Title 42 is ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’, Violation of Law
By Uriel J. García A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the federal government from continuing to use an emergency health order known as Title 42 to immediately expel…
Leaders Introduce Initiatives to Address Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives
By Shondiin Silversmith Navajo Nation leaders have introduced two new initiatives to address missing and murdered Diné people. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez issued an Executive Order…
Supreme Court Could Strike Down Affirmative Action
By Peter White On October 31, the Supreme Court will hear two cases that will determine the future of affirmative action. Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) is suing…
Abortion Bans Are Motivating Midterm Voters, Poll Shows
Emmarie Huetteman Half of voters say the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion has made them more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm…
Getting Voters the Truth in a Whirlwind of Lies
By Lourdes Medrano In the early months of 2022, Masavi Perea counted the days until he could register to vote. Being able to cast a ballot was a…