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Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion

Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion

All public schools in the U.S. must provide an education to all students, regardless of their immigration status. In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the right of immigrant students in Texas to attend school free of charge, regardless of their citizenship, in Plyler v. Doe. Texas had

From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy

From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy

(FORT COLLINS, CO) In Colorado, a national debate about the role of Latinos in American society has deep roots in the state’s history, current identity — and future. I’m a professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University. I recently published a book titled “Latino Colorado: The Struggle for

Over half still believe American Dream achievable

Over half still believe American Dream achievable

More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (1,000 census-representative Hispanics and 1,000 non-Hispanics), which found

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

In 2024, Donald Trump dramatically improved his performance among nearly all groups of voters from four years earlier. Trump’s growth among Hispanic voters was especially notable, increasing by more than 10 points from 2020 to 2024, at least according to exit polls. This led to a considerable amount of

Officials react swiftly to allegations about Cesar Chavez

Efforts begin to take United Farm Workers cofounder's name off events, sites after sexual abuse accusations

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside. It might seem like a simple, routine event: a religious service to mark the start of Lent. But the Mass represented a

‘Tengo que salir adelante’: MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

‘Tengo que salir adelante’: MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

¡Hola amigos! Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway and MSU is joining the nationwide celebration with a lineup of music, dance and community events running until Oct. 15. Each year, a committee of students, staff, faculty and community partners get together to plan and schedule different cultural events and educational