Gallego’s path to the U.S. Senate was on a road paved by more than a decade of organizing and battles that continue to test Arizona’s political left.
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The job of covering traumatic subject matter often falls on journalists of color, many of whom ultimately leave the industry due to lack of support. The story of one such journalist, Laura Gómez Rodríguez, begs the question: What responsibility does a newsroom have to journalists of color whose mental health struggles are a direct result of their job?
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As Trump revives hardline immigration policies and tariff threats, Mexico’s president navigates a delicate balance — managing U.S. pressure, safeguarding trade, and maintaining stability. Can Sheinbaum’s methodical approach withstand the storm?
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With Trump back as president, controlling Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, Mexico’s Sheinbaum administration braces for strained relations. U.S. public support for hardline policies targeting Mexico is on the rise, and looming energy reforms and trade negotiations add to the challenge.
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Young, urban and poor women in Puerto Rico are highly vulnerable to substance dependency and suffer most in the opioid crisis. Limited government data invisibilizes their experiences.
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El estado con mayor diversidad lingüística del país tiene una historia complicada en lo que respecta a la educación bilingüe en las escuelas públicas. El Departamento de Educación no puede —y la Legislatura no quiere— hacer lo que sea necesario para reparar el daño.
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The nation’s most linguistically diverse state has a tortured history with bilingual education in public schools. The Education Department can’t — and the Legislature won’t — do what it takes to repair the damage.
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How to stem the deadly tide? Latino communities mobilize amid a rise in fentanyl-related deaths.
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With Trump back as president, controlling Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, Mexico’s Sheinbaum administration braces for strained relations. U.S. public support for hardline policies targeting Mexico is on the rise, and looming energy reforms and trade negotiations add to the challenge.
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In a divided political climate, many now hold their breath, waiting to see if deportation rhetoric becomes reality. Some question whether the immigrant pursuit of “a better life” still has meaning.
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Jaeson Jones, a former DPS captain-turned-MAGA influencer, is helping lay the groundwork for mass deportations and conflict with Mexico.
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The Trump administration's “zero tolerance” policy separated migrant families and truncated the schooling of thousands of children. As they rebuild their lives, resilient youths must cope with persistent trauma.
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Education is critical to recovery for migrant children still coping with the trauma of separation and detention at the border.
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Gallego’s path to the U.S. Senate was on a road paved by more than a decade of organizing and battles that continue to test Arizona’s political left.
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A look at the oldest gun show in Texas shows the connection some residents have to the gun culture despite attempts by the Biden administration to implement more regulations.
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At a time of dire threat, activists reignite a movement to provide healing through "radical hope" and vow to organize and protect those most vulnerable.
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Inspired by her personal experience, indie rock artist and activist Roxiny seeks to elevate the healing power of music.
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Explore palabra’s top stories of 2024, including a two-year investigation on family separation’s impact on education and a deep dive into the growing Latino South, where shifting demographics are reshaping politics. With reporting from across the U.S.—Georgia, Arizona, Puerto Rico, and beyond—celebrate five years of transformative journalism by NAHJ freelancers.
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Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He pushed strict measures favored by former President Donald Trump. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border, his weariness of divisive politics, and the wishes of neighbors who’ve voted him into office.
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A new memoir by the father of entertainment superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda offers an authentic take on the political power of U.S. Latinos.
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