America and Race, Hemispheric Identity, Latinos and Race, Latinos in Media, New York City Politics, Resistance in the Trump Era, Urban/Global Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the intersectional remix of Latino roots and socialist politics

“Women like me aren’t supposed to run for office,” began the now-legendary campaign ad for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, released just four weeks ago. What followed was a powerful, viral video, called “The Courage to Change,” that addressed racial and gender identity and meshed seamlessly with one about her social class position. “I wasn’t born to a […]

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America and Race, Latinos and Race, New York City Politics, Resistance in the Trump Era, Urban/Global Politics

What “Sanctuary” Means in the Trump Era

The Trump administration’s stance toward immigration enforcement and its clashes with sanctuary cities is stirring action on college campuses. In New York City, a coalition of students and faculty at New York University want the institution to officially declare itself a sanctuary campus, saying universities have to be clear about standing by their community. “I’ve had […]

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