“It’s important for me to vote because I want to advocate for my friends and family members who have DACA and are undocumented, for the families that are being torn apart and living in fear, for the children in cages, for all the families who have lost a loved one to COVID, it’s time for a change!” – Cynthia Dueñas, Des Moines Guest Editorial by Alexia Sanchez In the United States, every 30 seconds, a young Latino turns 18 years old. Every 30 seconds. Every moment is an opportunity for Latino youth to change the course of this country. We have an obligation to participate in a system that will impact our mamas, tias, abuelitas, and more. While not everyone has the opportunity to cast a vote in the current voting system because of disenfranchisement, those that do should take the necessary steps to make their voices heard. Aeelyn V. Magallanes Tristan, from Des Moines will turn 18 next week and she is ready to vote. “I vote because it is a privilege to be able to vote for those who cannot” This upcoming election will be one of the most consequential elections of our time. We are also […]

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