Author: Jose M. Macias

  • Congressional Staff Shock Therapy: Fellowships and Internships as Diversity Superchargers?

    Congressional Staff Shock Therapy: Fellowships and Internships as Diversity Superchargers?

    Latinos are roaring into political relevance in the United States, with a population growth of 23% over the last decade, compared to the national rate of 7%. This includes significant dispersion beyond traditional Southwestern states. Yet, the United States’ changing demographic is not well reflected in congressional offices. While Congress…