A Pandemic of the Poor

A Pandemic of the Poor

As we approach 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.

DCIFF: The Other Barrio

DCIFF: The Other Barrio

IPS partners with DCIFF on a film based on a short story of the same name by San Francisco poet laureate Alejandro Murguía, followed by a discussion of it’s relationship to DC gentrification.

What Post-Racial America?

What Post-Racial America?

It will take more than President Barack Obama’s tenure to vanquish American prejudice and racial injustice.

Losing Latino Votes

Losing Latino Votes

The more we know about Ryan, the more obvious it becomes that he and Romney aren’t a winning combination for America.

Papers, Please

Papers, Please

Driving while holding a burrito is grounds for concern in Arizona.

Obama’s DREAM Gambit

Obama’s DREAM Gambit

With this new immigration policy, Obama is galvanizing his reelection prospects and potentially boosting support for many Democratic congressional candidates in November.

The Changing Face of America

The Changing Face of America

While the African-American and Latino communities are growing, our fight for civil rights and equality is far from over.