Joe Biden is stepping in as president during an unprecedented time for the country, with Americans at their unhappiest in nearly five decades. Just 14% of U.S. adults say they are very happy. Photo credit: David Lienemann / Wikimedia Commons Aside from dealing with a health crisis due…

Martin Luther King announced the Poor People’s Campaign, planning for 2,000 poor people to march to demand jobs, unemployment insurance, a fair minimum wage, and education. Photo: Piqsels Today, January 18, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of our nation’s most notable civil rights activists. He…

Riot police guard the Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 6, after what some call an insurrection shook the country. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Riots at the capitol drew attention and outcries last week, as violence and chaos sowed fear of a threat to the U.S. democratic process. While…

If in the coming days, The House impeaches Trump for inciting an insurrection, a Senate Trial could take place after he leaves office. Photo: Piqsels Last Wednesday, January 6, a mob of far-right rioters ransacked the U.S. Capitol, which led to the death of five, including one Capitol…

News of two authorized COVID-19 vaccines has energized a new wave of hope across the country just in time for the holidays, although health experts warn that the situation is still grim. For Latinos, COVID rates are outpacing the general population and leaders are also grappling with new…

In the nine months since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinos have been amongst the hardest hit populations. Yet recent polling shows that Latinos are less likely to trust a vaccine. In light of Pfizer’s vaccine becoming available for emergency use to medical workers last Friday, Latino…

A July press conference in D.C. features women veteran advocates drawing attention to the case of Vanessa Guillén (left), who reported to her family she had been sexually assaulted before her disappearance. Source: Wikimedia Commons Fourteen military commanders and lower-level leaders have been fired or suspended as a…

Diego Maradona during a 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, playing against Italy. The world-renowned Argentinian soccer player died on November 25th, and Latinos are honoring his legacy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Suffering from a cardiac arrest, iconic Argentinian soccer player, Diego Maradona, died on November 25th at 60…

In the midst of the holiday season, Congress is working to support those hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic through an economic relief deal before the end of the year. Meanwhile, this week saw the U.S.’ greatest record of coronavirus-caused deaths. This is also true for Latinos, who…

November was the worst month of the pandemic so far. As we move into the thick of the holiday season, COVID-19 cases across the country are only rising, and The Center for Disease Control warns us against traditional gatherings this week for Thanksgiving. While vaccines on the horizon…