ICE raids carry an economic price: lost spending, lost wages, and struggling businesses. Trump’s crackdown makes Main Street pay for his politics of fear.
Markwayne Mullin Uses ChatGPT to Push a Red-State-to-Blue Immigration Conspiracy
Markwayne Mullin asked ChatGPT how red states turn blue, then blamed immigrants. His leap exposes a conspiracy narrative that the evidence does not support.
North Dakota Farmer Says Neighbors Are Waking Up to Trump’s Failures
A North Dakota farmer describes neighbors rethinking Trump, women choosing their children’s future, and the need to defend immigrant neighbors.
Young column: ICE: America’s unchecked pathology
What was Wilber Rafael Garces Perez delivering that day? Panda Express? Papacitos? Something from Tamale House? Whatever the case, he apparently needed killing for it. But the Austin DoorDash driver didn’t die. Demerits are certain to ensue for the ICE agent who couldn’t bag his buck. If you can’t deport ‘em, kill ‘em. Right, guys? […]
Right-Wing Immigration Rhetoric Crashes Into America’s Labor Shortage
Farmers, builders and hospitality employers need immigrant labor. The right’s demagoguery cannot erase the workforce reality sustaining America’s economy.
Talarico Brings Faith, Justice, and His Senate Campaign to Harris County at The Luke Church
Can James Talarico flip Texas? His appearance at The Luke reveals the multiracial, faith-centered coalition he hopes to mobilize against Ken Paxton.
Trump Is Manufacturing an Election Crisis to Justify Military and ICE Power
Trump is manufacturing claims of foreign interference and noncitizen voting to discredit future election losses and prepare Americans for authoritarian federal action.
When Democrats Enable MAGA: The Case for Admonishing Some Democratic Leaders
Precinct Chair & Humble Area Democrat President John Cotter explains why Democratic leader Houston Mayor John Whitmire must be held accountable, as his actions betray core values.
Cesar Espinosa Challenges Whitmire’s Record as Democrats Demand Accountability
Immigrant-rights advocate Cesar Espinosa calls out Mayor Whitmire for falsehoods before Democrats move to hold him accountable.