The LIBRE Institute’s recent poll offers an in-depth look at Hispanic voters’ concerns, including economic challenges, immigration reform, and education improvement. These issues are highlighted in the newly available booklet, which provides data and insights on how these challenges affect the community’s future outlook. Curious about the details? The booklet offers a comprehensive breakdown of the survey findings and proposed …

72% of Hispanics say the country is headed on the wrong track 88% of Hispanics think the American Dream will be harder for the next generation to achieve Arlington, VA— (7/8/24) The LIBRE Institute, a research and education non-profit focused on engaging Hispanics, in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies, released a survey of 1,200 Hispanics showing their views on the …

Economic Impact of Hispanic Workforce: Hispanic workers and business owners play a vital role in the U.S. labor force, with a high participation rate and significant contributions to economic growth. Current policies potentially limit worker freedom, increase business costs, and could disproportionately affect the Hispanic labor market. Ensuring access to work, reducing regulations, and supporting small businesses are crucial for …

Read the entire report here: Landscape of Hispanic Education – The LIBRE Institute (Isabel Soto – Policy Director)  – The Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow rapidly and become a larger share of the total population. As a result, it is crucial that this segment of the population has the tools it needs in order to succeed especially …

Survey Shows Latinos View on Bidenomics, Health Care, Immigration, Direction of Country, and mor (Arlington, VA) – The LIBRE Institute, in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies released a survey of Latinos showing their views on Bidenomics, Health Care, Immigration, Direction of Country, and more. Click here to view the polling deck. The latest poll shows that: Inflation is taking center …

Public Opinion Strategies survey commissioned by The LIBRE Institute painted a dismal picture of their perception of Bidenomics, highlighted by pessimism about the direction of the country, concerns about the economy, and a profound worry about the decline of the American Dream. Below are some of the topline takeaways from the poll. HISPANICS ARE PESSIMISTIC ABOUT THE DIRECTION OF THE …

Amidst the mixed signals of post-COVID economic recovery, the Hispanic labor market stands as a beacon of resilience and growth. In the first half of 2023, Hispanics contributed to 18.7% of total job growth, showcasing their economic significance. However, labor force participation has not yet returned to pre-COVID levels. Hispanic unemployment is showing signs of improvement, but projections indicate possible …

We spoke with Jeffrey Baldwin (center), our strategic director for North Carolina, about his Hispanic heritage, how he sees Hispanics flourishing in freedom, and why Hispanics will be the great entrepreneurs of the 21st century. “The entrepreneurial spirit is in the DNA of the Hispanic community in the U.S.” he said. Why are you proud to be Hispanic? I am …

We spoke with Leandro Ruiz-Fernandez, our grassroots engagement director, about his Hispanic heritage, the challenges facing the Hispanic community in the U.S., and how he sees Hispanics contributing to the country and pursuing their American Dream today. “We are becoming a major cultural and economic powerhouse,” he said. Why are your proud to be Hispanic? I am proud to be …

Campaign will highlight the resilience of our community, & elevate solutions to on-going barriers Latinos face (Arlington, VA) —Today, on the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, The LIBRE Institute announced the kick-off of the “Siempre Saliendo Adelante”campaign (Always Moving Forward) which will highlight the resilience of of Latinos across the county while also elevating ideas and solutions to on-going barriers our …