Alejandro Guerrero Vargas, Author at UUSC

Hope from the Grassroots: Ukraine

A 3-part series on how grassroots-led solutions inspire hope when politicians fail.

February 20, 2025

Haitian flag flies over refugee camp in Port-au-Prince

Reflecting on Haiti’s Spirit in 2025

Haitian leaders share powerful insights on history, resilience, and the urgent need for solidarity.

February 19, 2025

Don’t Close Your Eyes To Haiti

“I lost everything, but I will never lose hope.” – A Haitian mother’s resilience in the face of unimaginable violence.

February 11, 2025

New Threats to Palestinian Rights Emerge, Despite Ceasefire

Trump’s proposed occupation of Gaza is probably not going to happen—but it gives a green light to extremists who want to displace Palestinians from their homes.

February 10, 2025

The Truth About Trump’s So-Called “Mass Deportations”

Trump’s lawless attacks on people in migration are cruel, but not nearly as effective as he claims—communities are already finding ways to defend our rights.

February 6, 2025

Navigating Borders: How GARR Is Defending Haitian Migrants Amid a Growing Crisis

Amid political instability, human rights violations, and economic despair, GARR fights for justice and dignity for Haitians facing deportation and discrimination in the Dominican Republic.

February 4, 2025

UUSC Amplifies Banaban Voices at the UN

The Banaban people’s UN advocacy demands global solidarity to confront systemic injustice and displacement.

January 24, 2025

“Guess the Extremist”: The Trump Administration Quiz Show

As we prepare for the start of a second Trump administration, it’s time to meet the people the incoming president has selected to head the government.

January 21, 2025

The Audacity to Believe

What would Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. say about a second Trump presidency?

January 17, 2025

Who Bears the Weight of U.S. Inaction?

Reporting out from Tocoa, Colón

December 12, 2024