Politics & Power

Insightful analysis, op-eds, breaking news, and in-depth articles on Latinax and Latina leaders, policy changes, and political movements. Stay informed and empowered with the latest on Latina influence and challenges in politics.

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California Latinas and Latino Men Are 17 Points Apart on What Matters Most

California Latinas and Latino Men Are 17 Points Apart on What Matters Most

A UCLA and Berkeley poll found Latinas and Latino men in California 17 points apart on what they want from a governor.

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San Francisco Wants to Rename Cesar Chavez Street for the Women of the Farmworker Movement

San Francisco Wants to Rename Cesar Chavez Street for the Women of the Farmworker Movement

San Francisco may rename Cesar Chavez Street "Las Campesinas" to honor the women of the farmworker movement.

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Gloria Steinem Has Died at 92. Dolores Huerta Is the One Who Set Her On Fire.

Gloria Steinem Has Died at 92. Dolores Huerta Is the One Who Set Her On Fire.

The feminist movement's most famous face spent fifty years working alongside Latina organizers, most notable Dolores Huerta. Dolores said the learning went the other direction.

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Andrew Tate to El Temach: How the Latin American Manosphere Is Reaching Millions of Young Men

Andrew Tate to El Temach: How the Latin American Manosphere Is Reaching Millions of Young Men

The Latin American manosphere is growing. From Andrew Tate to Mexico's El Temach, influencers are reshaping ideas about masculinity, dating and gender roles—raising concerns about misogyny, online radicalization and their impact on women.

Why A "Latina Power" Hat Sparked A Congressional Debate About The Smithsonian

Why A "Latina Power" Hat Sparked A Congressional Debate About The Smithsonian

A congressional hearing thrust the Smithsonian’s “Latina Power” merchandise into the national spotlight after Rep. Brandon Gill questioned museum leadership about the sale of the hats.

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Venezuela’s Earthquake Exposed Decades of Corruption and Institutional Collapse

Venezuela’s Earthquake Exposed Decades of Corruption and Institutional Collapse

Venezuela’s historic earthquakes exposed more than fragile buildings. They revealed decades of corruption, institutional collapse, failing infrastructure, and a nation struggling to recover amid political repression, economic crisis, and international sanctions.

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Puerto Rico's Water Crisis Is About More Than Water

Puerto Rico's Water Crisis Is About More Than Water

Puerto Rico's water crisis has left thousands without reliable running water, exposing deeper concerns about infrastructure, climate resilience, governance and public accountability.

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What Happens When Colombian Women Become an Export Industry?

What Happens When Colombian Women Become an Export Industry?

As Colombia gains international attention for its booming webcam industry and rising concerns over sex tourism, a deeper conversation is emerging.

#MeToo Colombia: How a Televisión Scandal Sparked a Nationwide Reckoning

#MeToo Colombia: How a Televisión Scandal Sparked a Nationwide Reckoning

A single complaint at Colombia’s top TV network has sparked a wave of testimonies from women across the media industry. #MeToo Colombia is more than a moment...it’s a reckoning.

Black and Latino Political Power, and What the Supreme Court Rulings Mean Over Our Voting Rights

Black and Latino Political Power, and What the Supreme Court Rulings Mean Over Our Voting Rights

Voting rights for Black and Latino communities are being gutted by the Supreme Court. Changes include access to the ballot.

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