First Thing: Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy President’s son-in-law denies ‘completely insane’ claims he profited from unofficial position The Guardian - UK · Oct 29
Worker rights pioneer Dolores Huerta wanted others to feel seen Dolores Huerta fought for causes even in her golden years, when many others would be enjoying retirement The Independent UK · Oct 29
Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’ Lawmakers, activists and union leaders across the US remember co-founder of United Farm Workers union The Guardian - US · Oct 28
Dolores Huerta, trailblazing advocate for migrant farmworkers, dies at 96 Huerta co-founded several organizations to support Texas farmworkers. She was also an ardent advocate for women and immigrant's rights. The Texas Tribune · Oct 28
Photos of Dolores Huerta’s lifetime of advocacy for farmworkers and civil rights Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the rallying cry “Sí, se puede!” died of cancer Wednesday at her California home. She was 96. Her decades of organizing inspired generations of activists and public servants. The Independent UK · Oct 28
'Si, se puede': US civil rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96 Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on race, poverty, LGBTQ and women's rights… France 24 · Oct 28
Dolores Huerta's death sparks an outpouring from allies and admirers Dolores Huerta's death has sparked an outpouring of emotions from activists, including many who credit the civil rights icon with inspiring them to become public servants and community organizers The Independent UK · Oct 28
Dolores Huerta Dies at 96, Leaving a Legacy of Labor Rights and Latina Leadership Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the organization that became the United Farm Workers, died at 96 after decades of organizing farmworkers, leading boycotts and advocating for women and Latinas. Latin Times · Oct 28
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96 Dolores Huerta has died The Independent UK · Oct 28
Dolores Huerta, California labor leader and civil rights champion, dies aged 96 Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez, improving pay and conditions for farm workers The Guardian - US · Oct 28
Dolores Huerta: Influential labor leader and civil rights icon dies aged 96 Huerta coined an iconic rallying cry and was jailed 22 times for union demonstrating The Independent UK · Oct 28
Capitol Lens | Dolores Huerta, 1930–2026 - Roll Call Capitol Lens | Dolores Huerta, 1930–2026 - Heard on the Hill Roll Call · Oct 28
More young people are getting involved with South Texas civil rights group amid Trump’s immigration crackdown For La Union del Pueblo Entero’s biennial convention, members under 45 years old made up the largest share of participants. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17
The Texas Tribune · Aug 18 Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month
Capital & Main · Jul 29 ‘We Make America Strong’: Capturing the Chicano Experience in Zoot Suit, La Bamba and Real Life A new documentary on playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez comes at a moment of cultural reckoning over whose stories get told in the Trump era.
Texas Observer · Jun 30 Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening The party’s convention showcased populism as the core of Texas Democrats’ messaging. Will it hold true in November?
Texas Observer · May 29 ‘La Causa’ Continues in South Texas We cannot ignore César’s influence and leadership. At the same time, we must acknowledge his abuse, support the victims, and condemn any other similar conduct in a movement that was never about one person, no matter how iconic.
The Guardian - US · May 28 Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say
Texas Observer · May 13 Reckoning with History: What Should Become of the Cesar Chavez National Monument? "We have to have the correct individuals at the table that are helping lead these conversations. It should be taken out of politics."
The Guardian - US · May 1 ‘I’m hoping people get inspired’: what can we learn from the godfather of community organizing? American Agitators is a rousing new documentary about Fred Ross Sr, who spent more than 50 years fighting against divisive and destructive forces in the US
The Texas Tribune · Apr 10 Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade.
The Guardian - US · Mar 31 The reckoning over Cesar Chavez signals the perils of building a movement around a single leader The conflation of Chavez’s image with the fight for farm worker rights is partly because most books on the movement have been written by white people
The Independent UK · Mar 31 For César Chavez supporters, a painful question: What to do with his legacy now Sexual abuse allegations against the revered labor leader César Chavez have led to a swift fallout, leaving many to reconcile the legacy of a man who fought tirelessly for the rights of farmworkers
Capital & Main · Mar 30 She Wrote a Book on Sexual Harassment in the Labor Movement. The Cesar Chavez Allegations Don’t Surprise Her. Labor lawyer Ana Avendaño says unions must do more to protect women.