In El Paso, a Homecoming Marred by Violence
A native El Pasoan reflects in a new book on her bustling Texas border city’s roots—and one of the most tragic days of its modern life.
El Paso
Death in the Desert
Migrants’ bodies pile up in New Mexico after Texas cracks down in the sprawling El Paso sector.
Reclaiming ‘Friendship’ Across Borders
In reading U.S.-Mexico treaties, I trip over the word “friendship.” Ostensibly, it's like saying, “We are friends, so I’m taking your land.”
The Mexican American Story
Sometimes learning about history hurts. But if we want to heal from these wounds, we first have to learn the truth.
In El Paso, a Migrant Death Crisis Emerges amid Extreme Heat
As an emergency physician, I see the cost of climate change and border militarization first-hand—ice-filled body bags and all.
Funds to Help Low-Income Families With Summer Electric Bills Are Stretched Thin
A federal program helps people in poverty cover the costs of heat and cooling. But advocates say it disadvantages states like Texas, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths.
Between the Concertina Wire and the Cartel
As a border physician, I see firsthand the violence of Operation Lone Star, which has made America a key partner in a dangerous triad targeting refugees.
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‘The Chicano Time Traveler’
Daniel Chacón's latest short story collection, The Last Philosopher in Texas, shows how fiction and superstition often mix with reality in the lives of many Chicanos.
Border Angels and Magic Moments
A professor and a journalist report from the communities along the U.S.-Mexico border in a new book.
Immigrants in Ciudad Juárez Struggle for Survival
Migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are steering clear of government facilities—and facing a dangerous journey on their own.