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The LIBRE Initiative pushes for educational options in Georgia

March 3, 2021

The LIBRE Initiative recognizes how important education is to the success of each individual, as well as the future success of our nation. It’s essential that we prepare young people for the challenges that lie ahead. That means helping them identify and develop their talents and building the habits of lifelong learning. It requires recognizing … Read More

A missed opportunity to make it easier to earn a living in Virginia

March 1, 2021

By failing to pass a measure that would have clarified the rules for independent contracting, the Virginia legislature missed a golden opportunity in the session that just ended to make it easier to earn a living in the commonwealth. In an op-ed in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, The LIBRE Institute-Virginia Coalitions Director Michael Monrroy writes about … Read More

LIBRE, AFP leaders to activists: Creating a permanent solution for Dreamers will build momentum for further immigration reforms

February 22, 2021

“Our immigration system should work to harness the entrepreneurial and industrious spirit of people who are motivated to contribute, to work hard in America, and of course to keep those out who would exploit America and do us harm. We don’t have a system of laws that allows for that, for that kind of flexibility … Read More

LIBRE’s approach to increasing access to quality health care for Hispanics in 2021

February 9, 2021

America has one of the best health care systems in the world, boasting cutting edge research, top-notch doctors, and state-of-the-art equipment. Nevertheless, our system needs reform. There’s a reason Americans report consistent dissatisfaction with the costs of care and how difficult it can be to procure. Hispanics, like all Americans, should have access to quality care at a … Read More

Immigration Information Session

February 4, 2021

It’s time for lawmakers to work together and approve a permanent solution for Dreamers and the countless communities they contribute to – this includes the nearly 30,000 Dreamers working as nurses, physicians’ assistants, and other health professions helping the U.S. battle against COVID-19. IMMIGRATION REFORM: MODERNIZING OUR SYSTEM Throughout our nation’s history – both … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative releases its 2021 federal policy agenda to help all Americans improve their lives in the wake of COVID-19

February 2, 2021

Last week, the LIBRE Initiative released its 2021 federal policy agenda. In the wake of COVID-19 and the economic crisis it triggered, the agenda prioritizes economic recovery and improvements to the U.S. health care system so Americans can get back to work safely and the historic economic gains made by the Latino community prior to … Read More

When it comes to health care, Hispanics need a personal option that improves quality and lowers costs

February 1, 2021

Hispanics know that despite a lot of activity in Washington in recent years, it’s still hard to afford quality health care and health insurance. According to Gallup, the percentage of uninsured Hispanics is nearly four times greater than the percentage of non-Hispanic white Americans. More than one-quarter of Hispanics went without a health care visit … Read More

National School Choice Week: A time to reflect on educational opportunity when families need flexibility more than ever

January 28, 2021

Now more than ever, flexibility within the U.S. education system is not just a desire, but a necessity. Parents and teachers are adapting to an ever-changing environment, and while politicians are making temporary fixes, we need long term solutions to a broken education system that promotes a “one-size fits all” approach to our nation’s future. … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative joins coalition to modernize immigration laws

January 27, 2021

For years The LIBRE Initiative has been encouraging policymakers in both parties to work together to find common ground on immigration, and to begin to update our outdated system. From enforcement to legal immigration, from worker visas to refugee policy, major improvements can be made to decades-old policies that hurts our economy, wastes taxpayer’s money, and keeps America from realizing its full potential. Many … Read More

Education Toolkit: New Mexico

January 5, 2021

Before this pandemic, increasing education opportunities for families was a top priority. Since the spread of the virus and the ensuing lockdown, it has become vital. The unprecedented shift to e-learning has greatly challenged families’ ability to access a quality education for their children. This difficult transition in many cases limited educational options and highlights … Read More