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Lourdes Medrano

is an independent journalist in southern Arizona, where she writes about immigration, underserved communities, the environment and other matters of importance in both the U.S. and neighboring Mexico. A 2020-21 Knight Science Journalism fellow at MIT, she has written for various publications, including the Washington Post, Undark Magazine, The Atlantic and Audubon Magazine. She speaks English and Spanish. Reach her via X/ direct message or .

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Who鈥檚 Helping Asylum Seekers?

While politicians on both sides of the aisle embrace 鈥渢ough on immigration鈥� policies, asylum seekers hoping to enter the U.S. are turning to grassroots organizations for information, safety, and dignity.

Lourdes Medrano | Aug 28, 2024

Demonstrator holds up a graduation cap that reads "Dreams Without Borders #DACAStrong"

Democracy

Helping Dreamers Fulfill Their Dreams

The federal program that allows undocumented migrants to remain if they grew up in the U.S. falls short in many ways. Several organizations are stepping in to fill those gaps.

Lourdes Medrano | Nov 8, 2022

Illustration of woman surrounded by speech and information bubbles

Democracy

Getting Voters the Truth in a Whirlwind of Lies

In Arizona, voter groups reach out to Latino citizens to combat misinformation spread by election-denier candidates.

Lourdes Medrano | Oct 11, 2022

Environment

Building Homes and Community for Arizona Youth

Eco-friendly tiny houses offer safety, stability, and savings.

Lourdes Medrano | Sep 12, 2022

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Waiting at the Border, Migrants Lean on Tradition

Stitching mantas鈥攖ortilla covers鈥攊s a traditional craft among Latin American women. As migrants wait out the U.S. immigration bureaucracy in a Mexican border city, mantas are increasingly a lifeline.

Lourdes Medrano | Jan 7, 2022