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High School Latina Voters Share Hopes and Challenges
Many young Americans are stepping into a new chapter this year as they gain the right to vote. Across the country, high school seniors who have turned 18 are casting their ballots this election cycle.
Boosting Latino Voter Engagement
Latinos make up 27% of the population in Hampden County—a significant increase of 25% from 2010 to 2020, according to Pew Research. Despite this growth, cities with large Latino populations like Holyoke, Springfield, and Chicopee have some of the lowest voter turnout rates in Massachusetts.
Latino Climate Advocacy Moves Beyond Swing States
You may have heard that this is the most important election for the third presidential cycle in a row. And while that may be true, some local and national Latino groups are working on engaging Hispanic voters on an issue they believe matters not only on Election Day but to communities beyond a small number of swing states in the years to come.
The Latino Vote in Western Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Latinos account for approximately 9% of all eligible voters, a growing share that has seen significant increases over the past two decades. The Latino Election Project team is looking at what this means locally, exploring the particular issues and trends shaping the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.
Latest Trump Rally Defined by Racist Jokes: Is Anyone Surprised?
Trump rally backlash—where do we draw the line between humor and hate?
Opinion: GOP Insults Puerto Rico, Democrats Fall Short
Puerto Rico has been all over the U.S. news cycle since Sunday afternoon, so you know something strange or terrible must’ve happened.
Mi Familia Vota’s Muscular Program Reaches Latinos Over and Over Again
There’s no doubt the Latino vote is inextricably linked to modern American politics. And any robust conversation about reaching Latino voters during campaign cycles must consider the role of national grassroots group Mi Familia Vota (MFV).
The LATINO VOTE 2024 Will Be Diverse and Decisive in New PBS Doc
In 2020, Ruiz made Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground for PBS and considers himself a “veterano” who’s been “reading and thinking” about the Latino vote since the 90s. In that time, he’s noticed “greater attention being paid by both the campaigns and the media to Latino voters… we can argue about how thoughtful that coverage is, but you're definitely seeing more of it.”
Latino Battleground States Poll: Harris 64%, Trump 31%
A new battleground states poll of Latino voters has Kamala Harris with a 33-point advantage, civic advocacy organization Voto Latino shared during a Monday morning press call about the survey.
High School Latina Voters Share Hopes and Challenges
Many young Americans are stepping into a new chapter this year as they gain the right to vote. Across the country, high school seniors who have turned 18 are casting their ballots this election cycle.
Boosting Latino Voter Engagement
Latinos make up 27% of the population in Hampden County—a significant increase of 25% from 2010 to 2020, according to Pew Research. Despite this growth, cities with large Latino populations like Holyoke, Springfield, and Chicopee have some of the lowest voter turnout rates in Massachusetts.
Latino Climate Advocacy Moves Beyond Swing States
You may have heard that this is the most important election for the third presidential cycle in a row. And while that may be true, some local and national Latino groups are working on engaging Hispanic voters on an issue they believe matters not only on Election Day but to communities beyond a small number of swing states in the years to come.
The Latino Vote in Western Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Latinos account for approximately 9% of all eligible voters, a growing share that has seen significant increases over the past two decades. The Latino Election Project team is looking at what this means locally, exploring the particular issues and trends shaping the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.
Latest Trump Rally Defined by Racist Jokes: Is Anyone Surprised?
Trump rally backlash—where do we draw the line between humor and hate?
Opinion: GOP Insults Puerto Rico, Democrats Fall Short
Puerto Rico has been all over the U.S. news cycle since Sunday afternoon, so you know something strange or terrible must’ve happened.
Mi Familia Vota’s Muscular Program Reaches Latinos Over and Over Again
There’s no doubt the Latino vote is inextricably linked to modern American politics. And any robust conversation about reaching Latino voters during campaign cycles must consider the role of national grassroots group Mi Familia Vota (MFV).
The LATINO VOTE 2024 Will Be Diverse and Decisive in New PBS Doc
In 2020, Ruiz made Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground for PBS and considers himself a “veterano” who’s been “reading and thinking” about the Latino vote since the 90s. In that time, he’s noticed “greater attention being paid by both the campaigns and the media to Latino voters… we can argue about how thoughtful that coverage is, but you're definitely seeing more of it.”
Latino Battleground States Poll: Harris 64%, Trump 31%
A new battleground states poll of Latino voters has Kamala Harris with a 33-point advantage, civic advocacy organization Voto Latino shared during a Monday morning press call about the survey.