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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policymakers in both parties to work together to find common ground on immigration, and to begin to update our outdated system.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

Myths Versus Facts: Education Scholarship Accounts

January 5, 2021

Education Scholarship Accounts, or ESAs, are special accounts managed by families used exclusively for the educational benefit of their child. Through ESAs, parents can access a portion of the funding that the state had allocated for their child and use it to cover the cost of several educational expenses, including tuition at the school of … Read More

El cuidado de la salud: un plan de opciones personales

December 15, 2020

Read in English here. ¿CUÁL ES EL STATUS QUO? A los latinos les preocupa no poder pagar la atención médica. Demasiadas familias latinas están enfrentando los retos de los altos costos del cuidado de la salud, las pocas opciones y el sentirse abrumados por un sistema salud extremadamente complejo. No debería ser así. Al repensar … Read More

Health Care: A Personal Option Plan

December 7, 2020

Leer en español aquí. WHAT’S THE STATUS QUO? Latinos are worried about not being able to afford health care. Far too many Latino families are confronting the challenges of high health care costs, few options and feeling overwhelmed by an incredibly complex health care system. It shouldn’t have to be this way. By reimagining health … Read More

Educational microgrants would provide much-needed relief for Latino families across Georgia

November 11, 2020

By Dr. David Casas The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every facet of our lives, including our children’s education. While the results of remote schooling vary from district to district, even those with best of plans are struggling as parents, teachers, and hundreds of thousands of students grapple with the new normal. Many parents have … Read More

To grow Latino employment numbers, policymakers should protect independent contracting

November 9, 2020

Despite a small uptick in jobs numbers, the unemployment rate among Latinos is still at 8.8 percent — a significant increase from the pre-COVID average. While these rates paint a grim picture, employment numbers have grown more hopeful since the beginning of the pandemic-related shutdowns. In April, the unemployment rate among Latinos rose to a … Read More