News & Commentary written by Ricardo Mimbela

Ricardo Mimbela

Communications Strategist

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U.S. Army soldiers, including women in the foreground, stand in formation outdoors wearing digital camouflage uniforms, patrol caps, and large tactical backpacks with straps and attached gear, all facing the same direction.

Aug 12, 2026

Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles

Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
A judge, face not visible, holding a gavel above a glowing 鈥淎I鈥� button on a desk, with scales of justice in the background.

Jan 16, 2026

Your Questions Answered: Where We Are on AI Regulation, and Where We Go From Here

Your Questions Answered: Where We Are on AI Regulation, and Where We Go From Here
An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission document on a red clipboard that rests on an American flag.

Oct 23, 2025

Trump's Attempt to Roll Back Key Civil Rights-Enforcement Tool

Trump's Attempt to Roll Back Key Civil Rights-Enforcement Tool
The exterior of the the Education Department (ED) headquarters in Washington, DC.

Mar 14, 2025

Trump's Department of Education Attack Explained

Trump's Department of Education Attack Explained
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".

Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

DEI and Accessibility, Explained
A document that says "contract."

Jan 13, 2025

How 鈥淪tay-or-Pay鈥� Contracts Are Used to Abuse Immigrant Workers

How 鈥淪tay-or-Pay鈥� Contracts Are Used to Abuse Immigrant Workers
Person applying for a job online.

May 30, 2024

The Long History of Discrimination in Job Hiring Assessments

The Long History of Discrimination in Job Hiring Assessments
A row of boots belonging to military soldiers.

Feb 14, 2024

鈥淭here Was No One That Looked Like Me:鈥� Why Diversity Matters in the Military

鈥淭here Was No One That Looked Like Me:鈥� Why Diversity Matters in the Military
Demonstrators holding signs that read "No Cops In Schools" and "Schools Need Service Not Police" protest outside City Hall in New York City.

Dec 14, 2023

The Consequences of Police in Schools: A North Carolina Case Study

The Consequences of Police in Schools: A North Carolina Case Study
Students raising their hands in a classroom.

Sep 13, 2023

How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity

How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity