The Midterms: Who is the real Ted Cruz?
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas fancies himself a political centrist but his history tells a different story. Last night's senate debate between Republican...
Pain by Numbers: A Year After Hurricane Maria
It’s been several months since Hurricane Maria had devastated the island of Puerto Rico. While some parts of La Isla have recovered, the...
JC Rivera Speaks Truth Through Art
His bear symbol speaks to survival and life in the urban wild. Chicago-based Puerto Rican muralist JC Rivera has an unmistakable trademark character:...
Aida Rodriguez: I Was Always Aware of Feminism
Aida Rodriguez breaks down single motherhood, her Puerto Rican-ness, her Dominican-ness, and modern dating with realness and intelligence. As host of a panel...
The Cryptocurrency Advantage?
In turbulent Latin American economies, will cryptocurrency offer advantages for investors? Hyperinflation is like kryptonite to the stability of an economy. Prices rise...
Marielle Franco: Black LGBT community activist
Black LGBT community activist Marielle Franco died fighting civil rights in Brazil The Civil Rights Movement didn’t end in the 1960s. In fact,...
Cuban Artist Llane Alexis: Why Sewing Machines Are Scary
Self-taught, Cuban-born artist Llane Alexis hand-stitches textile remnants to make whimsical and politically charged works of art. I’m a self-taught artist, born and...
