Three out of four Americans believe that racial and ethnic diversity is a good thing for this country. Not a threat. Not a problem to be managed. A good thing. That is where the American people actually stand, even as the administration dismantles DEI programs, ends diversity hiring initiatives, and deploys the machinery of the federal government to make this country feel smaller and less welcoming to everyone who doesn't fit a narrow, nostalgic image of what America is supposed to look like.

May is AAPI Heritage Month — a time to honor and uplift the diverse communities that make up the Asian American and Pacific Islander population in the U.S.

The 119th Congress, which convened on January 3rd, marks significant strides for women of color in American politics. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, this Congress is witnessing several historic firsts.

As the 119th U.S. Congress convenes, a significant generational shift is unfolding on Capitol Hill. While the median age of the House of Representatives has slightly decreased, the Senate's median age has remained relatively high. Notably, Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) are no longer the dominant generation in the House, as Generation X (born 1965–1980) now leads the chamber. This demographic change is accompanied by an increase in Millennials (born 1981–1996) and a growing sense of diversity in both age and background among lawmakers.