Category: Social Justice

Op-Ed: Democratic Socialism, A Political Alternative

December 15, 2025

New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani brings to light the rapid expansion of democratic socialism in America.

Your Body Has Rights in Texas and in the RGV

December 12, 2025

In Texas and in the RGV, abortion access faces challenges, but reproductive justice organizations refuse to stand down, especially with…

How the RGV Weathered the SNAP Shutdown

December 11, 2025

A look at how SNAP disruptions during the federal shutdown left Rio Grande Valley families in confusion, and how local…

A Glossary With Stakes: Legal Language and the Power of Definition

December 2, 2025

Legal language in immigration detention is often used as a weapon that obscures systemic violence. By learning about the significance…

Texas Abortion Laws Leave Patients in Limbo: How Communities are Filling the Gap

November 13, 2025

In the Rio Grande Valley, Texans like MK face impossible choices under restrictive abortion laws. Amid fear and loss, community…

New Anti-Abortion Law Deepens Access Barriers in the RGV

November 11, 2025

Texas’s new House Bill 7 expands the state’s abortion restrictions by banning the manufacture and distribution of abortion pills and…

OP-ED: What to Expect After November 4th

November 10, 2025

In this op-ed, Community Journalist Max Nevarez breaks down the November 4 election results in Texas. Learn about the 17…

Why Can’t the RGV Have Access to Reliable Public Transportation?

October 28, 2025

The need for a transit system in the Rio Grande Valley is long overdue. Public transportation in many of our…

Más Que Papeles: A Father’s Lifelong Fear

September 11, 2025

This article, written by 2025 Pluma Libre Fellow Nikole Salinas, explores the lifelong fear of Jorge Salinas Leal, a father…

Living on Pause: How Fear of ICE Shapes Everyday Life in the Rio Grande Valley

August 27, 2025

In the Rio Grande Valley, specifically Brownsville, a city often referred to as a sanctuary, many undocumented families now struggle…

Op-Ed: Privatizing Education is a Threat To Valley Public Schools

August 20, 2025

With the new school year beginning for many, community journalist Joel Corte shares insights how school vouchers will negatively impact…

Layers of Barriers: How STRJ is Fighting for Reproductive Care in the RGV

August 15, 2025

In the Rio Grande Valley, reproductive healthcare has grown harder to reach. Clinic closures, checkpoints, and legal barriers create a…

The 956 Radical Library: Reclaiming Lost Stories in the RGV

August 5, 2025

In downtown Brownsville, the 956 Radical Library is helping the RGV community reclaim stories that have often been ignored. Through…

March Showers Won’t Stop Bequita’s Flowers: The Impact of Floods on Harlingen’s Businesses

July 9, 2025

With the intense downpour of rain throughout Texas, we reminisce on the impact that flooding had on Harlingen’s businesses back…

A Fashion Benefit Show Honoring Pride Month 2025 in the RGV

June 30, 2025

Dive into the heart of “Fashion4ReproPassion,” a unique fashion benefit show celebrating Pride Month 2025 in the Rio Grande Valley.…

Recounting the Flood and Its Aftermath on the RGV Community

June 20, 2025

Explore the impact of the Rio Grande Valley March flood that left residents stranded and dramatically changed daily lives in…

Bloom’s Youth Leadership Series is Cultivating Young Leaders in the RGV

June 19, 2025

Bloom RGV’s Youth Leadership Series is helping young adults in the Valley find their voice, build community, and launch change-making…

Que Pedo: SpaceX’s Ongoing Effects in the RGV and a Multi-Million Dollar Project for SpaceX’s Driveway

June 17, 2025

Que Pedo: SpaceX’s Ongoing Effects in the RGV and a Multi-Million Dollar Project for SpaceX’s Driveway Story by Nina Alegre…

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