In the lead up to the Arizona primary we discuss the medium to long-term forces that have shaped current immigration politics. Key to understanding Arizona is placing it in the context of other Mountain West states that were born into a populist political tradition. More Continue Reading →

The Pew inequality study from earlier this year shows that all groups experienced a decline in wealth, however Latinos suffered the greatest decline. This study, together with current economic indicators highlight the importance of issues beyond immigration for the Latino community.