Politics
Political analysis, our takes on the current political climate, upcoming election news, and much more.
Uphill Battle for Federal Program Parity
Residents of Puerto Rico face systemic exclusion from critical federal programs, revealing a paradoxical reality where U.S. citizens living in the territory with...
Understanding Latino Political Diversity in America Today
The phrase “Latino vote” has become increasingly common in political discourse, yet it oversimplifies the rich complexity of America’s Latino communities. Far from...
The DNC Implosion: Are the Democrats Capable of Learning from Their Mistakes?
"The Democratic Party's struggles reveal deep-seated issues with its messaging, brand, and alignment with Middle America. Phil Colon explores the DNC’s missed opportunities,...
A Crisis of Democracy
2020 is proving to be one of the most tumultuous years in our Nation’s history. A perfect storm has formed that will challenge...
Green Card Veterans – Deported and Forgotten
In the Mexican border town of Tijuana, Edwin Salgado sat on a folding chair cracking jokes with fellow U.S. military veterans on a...
America The Land of the Free?
As Donald Trump just celebrated a military style July Forth holiday filled with war tanks and missile launchers, his administration is back to...
Post Election Analysis: A Country Clearly Divided
The midterm election results reflect a divided America that has lost its moral fabric. With just a couple of races still in the...
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...
The Midterms: Communities of Color Will Be Impacted
Hurricane Maria heavily damaged the island state of Puerto Rico, forcing many residents to find safety elsewhere. Unsurprisingly, many of those seeking a...
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...
