Women

Dolores Huerta Was Silent About Her Abuse for Years. The Farmworkers She Advocates for Understand.

Candice Norwood / The 19th Mar 30, 2026 They grapple with a system where their income, housing or immigration status may depend on supervisors who perpetuate sexual violence without oversight. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Women

César Chávez’s Shadow

Tina Vásquez / Prism Mar 24, 2026 Revelations that the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union sexually abused young girls and women, including fellow civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, has set off a bomb in Latino communities and movement spaces. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Border Story Our Leaders Don’t Want You to Hear

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 1, 2019 Author and playwright Octavio Solis discusses his latest book and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Dubious History

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 In an age of alternative facts, this new edition of the classic "Lies My Teacher Told Me" is an essential cornerstone of historical literacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Immigrant ‘Warriors for Justice’ Return to Their Roots

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 20, 2017 Latino grass-roots organizers in Los Angeles are resisting the Trump administration's assaults in ways that would make their forebears proud. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Sí, Se Puede: ‘Dolores’ Reminds Us to Keep Fighting for Human Rights

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Sep 21, 2017 The new film tells the story of social justice icon Dolores Huerta. Truthdig sat down for a conversation with her and director Peter Bratt. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Labor Icon Dolores Huerta Warns Against Violence (Audio and Transcript)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 In this week's episode of “Scheer Intelligence,” host and Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer interviews the longtime civil rights activist. [Transcript added.] Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Rosario Dawson Calls Out Dolores Huerta on Bernie Sanders’ Immigration Record

Emma Niles / Truthdig Mar 27, 2016 The actress challenges the civil rights icon's criticism with a detailed breakdown of Sanders' voting history in an open letter. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Controversy Erupts After Democrats Allegedly Shout Down Activist Dolores Huerta at a Caucus Event

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 23, 2016 An online battle is taking place over claims by iconic labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta that she was shouted off a Nevada caucus stage by people chanting "English only!" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Cries Crocodile Tears for Latin American Immigrants

By Meleiza Figueroa Feb 20, 2016 How can the Democratic presidential candidate claim to support immigrant families who fled to the U.S. when the policies she backed devastated lives and livelihoods south of the border? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

12 People Who Made a Difference (and You Can Too!)

By Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Jan 9, 2016 These men and women maximized their power as citizens to improve the lives of millions of people in real, tangible ways. Let their stories serve as an inspiration to you in the coming year. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Diego Luna’s ‘Cesar Chavez’ Showcases the Power of Union Organizing and Immigrant Labor

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Mar 27, 2014 When Ronald Reagan famously ate grapes on television as governor of California in 1969, he was thumbing his nose at a growing movement for the rights of farmworkers. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )