Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.
5 Planets on Parade: Here’s How to See Them This Week
Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon.
Rep. Ben Diamond Believes in ‘Common-Sense Policies That Reward Hard Work’
As he runs for Congress in 2022, the Democratic representative from Pinellas County promises to “create an economy that gives every working Floridian a fair shot at the American Dream.”
From the Mountains of Jayuya, Marisol Villalobos Is Making a Difference in the World
The Puerto Rican entrepreneur was recently recognized by the United Nations for her sustainable business practices.
Maxwell Frost: How an Activist’s Passion Can Change the System
The Gen Z candidate says he is committed to ending gun violence, ensuring “Medicare for All,” and working for environmental justice.
Over 800 Manatees Are Dead. Florida Rep. Soto Wants to Reinstate Their Endangered Status.
“Now with this unusual mortality event it’s pretty clear we need to make them endangered again in order to save the manatees,” Rep. Darren Soto said.
Michele Rayner: Working for ‘the Change Florida Deserves’
The Democrat, who is running for Congress in 2022, is aware of the issues faced by Floricuas, and says she wants to make sure that “there are opportunities for economic advancement.”
This Is Why Josh Weil Is Running to ‘Retire Marco Rubio’
Running against the Republican incumbent, the math and science teacher from Orlando has a clear plan of action to build systems that help Floridians and promises to work only “for the people.”
5 Latino Trailblazers Who Should Be in All History Books
From traveling to space to advocating for equal rights, these five Latinos aimed high and made history.
You Can ‘Adopt a Coquí’ to Keep Puerto Rico Beautiful—and Protected
Two organizations have teamed up to protect the endemic frog species, which is at risk due to loss of habitat and climate change.