Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

Herencia, Historia, Mijente: Our Politics, Culture, and People

September 15th, 2023

This year we reclaim ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ as ‘Herencia, Historia, Mijente’. We celebrate the resilience, organizing, and leadership of our people.

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Wearing Our Values: The Stories Behind Mijente’s Iconic Pieces

September 14th, 2023

La Tiendita, Mijente’s online store, is set to launch soon, and we wanted to share the story behind three key pieces in our collection. For us, La Tiendita isn’t just a store– it’s an embodiment of our values, a platform to showcase our identity, and a means to support our mission of fighting for el […]

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U.S. Intervention in Latin America & Our Paths To Justice

September 11th, 2023

The realities of shared history & Opportunities of Solidarity from U.S. Progressives The U.S. government has a large debt to settle with Latin America and our gente — and it begins with truth telling and justice. The history of U.S. interaction in Latin American governments is steeped with intervention and destabilization, and it’s clear that […]

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10 Moments in the History of Surveillance And Policing

August 24th, 2023

A short history on surveillance, policing, the criminalization of immigrant, BIPOC communities and how they’re reinforced by tech companies today.

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Corruptions and Controversies of Guatemala’s 2023 Elections: Interview with Maríajosé España

August 17th, 2023

Earlier this summer, Guatemala held its general elections which resulted in two presidential candidates earning enough votes to go on to the August 20th election: Sandra Torres of the conservative National Unity of Hope (UNE) party and Bernardo Arévalo of the progressive Movimiento Semilla party. Throughout the 2023 election season and in the aftermath of […]

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A Party of Historic Proportions: Semilla and the Guatemalan Presidency

August 17th, 2023

While Guatemala’s political establishment was busy sabotaging candidates and seemingly influencing the courts – they forgot about the power of the people. Bernardo Arévalo of Movimiento Semilla party received enough votes to go on to the final round on August 20th, against conservative Sanda Torres. Despite the chaotic electoral season, the voters raised their voices […]

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From Kentucky to Arizona: Reflections on Sazonblea

August 10th, 2023

Sazonblea is an in-person gathering for Mijente members. If you’re actively building sin, contra, y desde el estado efforts or interested in joining – Sazonblea is for YOU! Maybe you’re wondering what Sazonblea is all about, and why you should come. This post is a recollection of Sazonblea 2019 from our members and friends: Sarah, […]

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The Dangers in Texas: Heat Waves and Shameless Politicians

August 3rd, 2023

Let’s be real – ‘ta caliente. As Latinxs we’re used to bringing the heat. Whether it be in our food, our music, or our passion, we’ve been accustomed to spicy lifestyles and even warmer climates for centuries. Still, nothing could have prepared Texas for the record breaking heat waves this summer…well, aside from our state […]

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Fired Up and Full of Heart: The People Strike Back

July 27th, 2023

From TV writers to healthcare workers, baristas to hotel workers, and pilots to fast food workers one thing is certain — it’s a hot labor summer and corporate greed has got to go. There are so many workers, across dozens of industries, holding labor actions and strikes for better working conditions. Here’s the 411 on […]

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Pride As Action: Queer Organizing, Resistance, and Spirit

June 2nd, 2023

Our movement is a beautiful one, and we are celebrating everything that makes our LGBTQIA+ members and supporters amazing today and everyday.  But we also can’t ignore the moment that we’re in.  From healthcare restrictions, outright bans on drag performances, bans on inclusive and important literature, attacks on trans people’s rights to live freely, this […]

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