Preliminary data shows that Latinos overwhelmingly voted Democrat, while Latinas turned out in bigger numbers than Latino men. Much speculation is surrounding the Latino vote in Florida—as if that group represents the entire Latino community in the US. Yes,...
Their representation in politics has always been scarce, but in the 2020 election there are more Latinas in the candidate pools than ever before. A record-shattering 75 Latinas are running as congressional candidates for the US House and Senate this election cycle...
“I say this every year,” comedian Cristela Alonzo said. “I want us to get paid like a man.” On Oct. 29, Latina Equal Pay Day is observed to bring attention to the economic inequalities that Latinas continue to face. More than 50 years after the...
Some domestic workers report that their employer didn’t offer an explanation of their termination or any compensation. The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for Spanish-speaking domestic workers, who six months after the outbreak in the US, continue to deal with...
Unemployed Latinas in Florida are spending their time canvassing to make sure people vote. Some people are going back to work; others are living their lives as usual despite COVID-19 cases on the rise—yet Latinas remain unemployed. Latina workers experienced a...