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U.S.-Mexico Relations

Don’t blur the lines by calling Mexican drug cartels ‘terrorist organizations’

Mexican drug cartels are already deeply entrenched within the United States. Americans are operating on behalf of various cartels in myriad ways, from retail-level drug distribution to more complex logistical operation. by Jason M. Blazakis
Culture

How crime is igniting new conflicts between red states and blue cities

The growing efforts by red states to seize authority over law enforcement in blue cities is drawing energy from the convergence of two powerful trends. by Ronald Brownstein Republican-controlled state governments are opening an explosive
Culture

Are Californians fleeing ‘woke’ policies and moving to Florida, as DeSantis claims?

Much of California’s loss to Florida was offset by people coming the other way. by Don Lee, Los Angeles Time lorida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered a well-rehearsed blast at California this week, calling it too
Culture

Younger voters are poised to upend American politics

Despite Republican efforts to make inroads in these communities and a large Republican vote among Hispanics in places like Florida, young minority voters supported Democrats by substantial margins. By Morley Winograd, Michael Hais, and Doug
LPPF

No, California doesn’t have a population crisis

by Irene Bloemraad and Ethan Roubenoff Californians keep hearing that our state has a population problem: Recent statistics from the Department of Finance show that from July 2021 to July 2022, we lost about 211,000 residents. This,
LPPF

Can Western States Agree on the Future of the Colorado River?

If adopted, the six-state plan would mean significantly less water for California. Southern California would stand to lose as much as a third of the water it gets from the Colorado River if reservoir levels
Immigration

Treat Mexico Like a Partner, Not a Wall

The Biden administration’s desperation to solve its border problem threatens to undermine a more critical priority: developing a richer strategic relationship with its neighbor. by Eduardo Porter, Bloomberg Something is afoot in American immigration policy. Out
U.S.-Mexico Relations

The US southern border is not a threat – it’s an opportunity

The border is a blessing for people on both sides. El Paso is an Ellis Island of the Southwest. Our response to immigration as a community in El Paso, one built on a foundation of

Don’t blur the lines by calling Mexican drug cartels ‘terrorist organizations’

How crime is igniting new conflicts between red states and blue cities

Are Californians fleeing ‘woke’ policies and moving to Florida, as DeSantis claims?

Younger voters are poised to upend American politics

No, California doesn’t have a population crisis

Can Western States Agree on the Future of the Colorado River?

Treat Mexico Like a Partner, Not a Wall

The US southern border is not a threat – it’s an opportunity

Healthcare

Biden’s plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered

No, Latinos don’t actually have less heart disease – a new large study refutes the longstanding ‘Latino paradox’

A Pro-Family Agenda for America Starts in California

Texas could test one of Biden’s core political bets

More education for Mexican Americans may mean less diabetes

Education

The Texas Story: How Mid-Sized Cities Can Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future

The Best Way to Honor Latino Culture is by Honoring Latino Family Values

Latino Students Will Soon Be 30% of All Public School Enrollment: Now What?

LPPF Work

Latino Vote 2020 Election: Turnout and Voter Registration: State-by-State

Dems have no More Excuses Not to Have a Vote on Immigration

Who has the “power”? Why working the bureaucracy is power

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

More Than Neighbors: U.S. – Mexico Trade

State of Latino Entrepreneurship 2020: The Report

Immigration

Treat Mexico Like a Partner, Not a Wall

More than a million undocumented immigrants gained driver’s licenses in California

How states can improve America’s immigration system

The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Texas

Public health rules are not a substitute for good immigration policy

Culture

How crime is igniting new conflicts between red states and blue cities

Are Californians fleeing ‘woke’ policies and moving to Florida, as DeSantis claims?

Younger voters are poised to upend American politics

Are Californians fleeing en masse to Texas? The reality is complicated

“Acting White”: The social price paid by the best and brightest minority students