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The US doesn’t have universal health care — but these states (almost) do

Ten states have uninsured rates below 5 percent. What are they doing right? By Dylan Scott Universal health care remains an unrealized dream for the United States. But in some parts of the country, the
Healthcare

California vs. Florida: The surprising answer to which handled COVID better

Florida, with its more laissez-faire approach, seemingly saw a less severe winter, prompting supporters to take something of a victory lap. But over the next year, as Florida officials adopted a more critical view of
Culture

What It Means to Be a Texan Is Changing in Surprising Ways

White people make up a declining minority in Texas, even among those born in the state. And all those people moving in? They’re as likely to be Black, Hispanic or Asian. By J. David Goodman, Edgar
History

The Republicans Who Want to Invade Mexico

Conservative politicians have used Mexico to gin up fears of an enemy to the south ever since the Mexican American War. by Greg Grandin As president, Donald Trump reportedly floated the idea of shooting “missiles
Culture

Language induces an identity crisis for the children and grandchildren of Latino immigrants

In my research, I discovered that elders’ negative judgments of the Spanish abilities of younger Latinos created insecurity and language avoidance. by Amelia Tseng, The Conversation A young Latina mother I was interviewing once laughed
Immigration

Our failed immigration policy is causing a child labor epidemic in the U.S.

While undocumented, immigrants lack social security numbers and work permits, making them vulnerable to low wages and workplace violations, including wage theft and verbal and physical abuse. If they push back, they risk job loss
Education

Hispanic Students Can Shape Our Future—if We Reshape College

Although they are enrolling in higher numbers than ever before, once they arrive on campus Hispanic students face obstacles unfamiliar to many other ethnic groups. by Jamie Merisotis The road to higher educational attainment runs
Education

Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed

California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. While some schools have had programs in place for years, others are just starting to create

The US doesn’t have universal health care — but these states (almost) do

California vs. Florida: The surprising answer to which handled COVID better

What It Means to Be a Texan Is Changing in Surprising Ways

The Republicans Who Want to Invade Mexico

Language induces an identity crisis for the children and grandchildren of Latino immigrants

Our failed immigration policy is causing a child labor epidemic in the U.S.

Hispanic Students Can Shape Our Future—if We Reshape College

Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed

Healthcare

The US doesn’t have universal health care — but these states (almost) do

California vs. Florida: The surprising answer to which handled COVID better

A program that saved child care for millions is expiring. What now?

Despite federal warnings, red and blue states aggressively cull Medicaid rolls

Expanding Medicaid is a good deal. So why are some states holding out?

Education

Hispanic Students Can Shape Our Future—if We Reshape College

Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed

Campus diversity will be a struggle without race-based admissions, history shows

LPPF Work

Texas and Mexico Have a Future Together Based on Trade and Demographics

Republican Obstruction: Creating Chaos at the US-Mexico Border

Latino Vote 2022 Midterm Election: Turnout and Voter Registration: State-by-State

Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture, and Commerce

More Than Neighbors: U.S. – Mexico Trade

2023 State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit

Immigration

Our failed immigration policy is causing a child labor epidemic in the U.S.

Less Mexican Immigrants is a good development for Mexican Americans in the US

California built a safety net for undocumented immigrants. Now deficits could leave some behind

Title 42 and the border rules replacing it only make the process longer and more difficult

Republican Obstruction: Creating Chaos at the US-Mexico Border

Culture

What It Means to Be a Texan Is Changing in Surprising Ways

Language induces an identity crisis for the children and grandchildren of Latino immigrants

Texas and Mexico Have a Future Together Based on Trade and Demographics

Greetings From ‘Mexicoland’ A Los Angeles shopping plaza is a preview of California’s Latino future

Americans are increasingly moving to red, Republican-leaning states – where life is cheaper, but people also die younger