In our latest episode, we sat down with Eric Holguin, Texas State Director of UnidosUS (formerly La Raza Unida), to explore critical issues impacting the Latino community in Texas. We began by discussing a troubling article highlighting Texas’ poor healthcare rankings, particularly in terms of access for Latino children and adults. Eric emphasized how the state’s refusal to expand federal Medicaid exacerbates health disparities, leaving vulnerable communities without adequate coverage.
The conversation then transitioned to Eric's experience speaking with 100 students about the dangers of misinformation and disinformation, particularly in Latino communities. We discussed how disinformation not only spreads false narratives but also fosters disengagement from the voting process. Specifically, we highlighted how disinformation campaigns are designed to confuse voters, create distrust in the system, and discourage Latino voter participation by manipulating their perspectives on the political process. This disempowerment leads to reduced voter turnout, which has broader implications for representation and policy change.
#FightDisinformation #factcheck #StopFakeNews #ElectionIntegrity #ProtectTheVote #votolatino #DemocracyMatters
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