Hugo Balta

Chicago

Executive Editor at The Fulcrum (U.S.)

Publisher at The Latino News Network (LNN)

Executive Editor @fulcrum_us / Publisher @LatNewsNetwork /@soljourno trainer /host @cantvchicago /Fmr @NAHJ prez /Adjunct @ColumbiaChi/ Sometimes actor

Articles

Democracy in Action: April Retrospective

5 days ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Welcome to Democracy in Action, where you will find insights and a discussion with the Fulcrum's collaborators about some of the most talked-about topics. Consistent with the Fulcrum's mission, this program strives to share many perspectives to widen our readers' viewpoints.
The American Pope

6 days ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history on Thursday by being elected as the pope, marking the first time an American has been chosen for this role within the Roman Catholic Church. At 69 years old, he has taken on the papal name Leo XIV. Originally from Chicago, Prevost has dedicated much of his ministry to Peru. His election occurred on the second day of the cardinals' conclave in Vatican City, after four ballots were cast.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Journalists

1 week ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

“Student journalists are uniquely positioned to take on the challenges of complicating the narrative about how we see each other, putting forward new solutions to how we can work together and have dialogue across difference,” said Maxine Rich, the Program Manager with Common Ground USA. I had the chance to interview her earlier this year about Common Ground Journalism, a new initiative to support students reporting in contentious times.
Concern Over Education and Family Services in Rhode Island

1 week ago | latinonewsnetwork.com | Hugo Balta

Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1636, is one of the oldest cities in New England and one of the first cities in the country to industrialize, noted for its textile manufacturing and subsequent machine tool, jewelry, and silverware industries. A deeply blue state, Vice President Kamala Harris won the Ocean State comfortably in the 2024 presidential election, including every county. Harris’s strongest showing was in Providence, where more than 73% of voters backed the Democratic nominee.
Nate Gilliam: Love & Frustration

1 week ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Nate Gilliam is the co-founder and director of Milwaukee Freedom Fund and a Public Voices Fellow of Transformative Justice with The OpEd Project. Established in May 2020, the organization is a response "to the Uprisings sparked by the murder of George Floyd, and builds on decades of work to defend and protect Black Lives." I spoke with Nate on a recent episode of the Fulcrum Democracy Forum (FDF). The program engages citizens in evolving government to better meet all people's needs.
Concern Over Education and Family Services in Deeply Blue Rhode Island

2 weeks ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Ahead of Election Day 2024, the Fulcrum launched We the People, a series elevating the voices and visibility of the persons most affected by the decisions of elected officials. Now, we continue with the series The 50, a four-year multimedia project that visits the public where they live across all 50 states to learn what motivated them to vote in the 2024 presidential election and see how the Donald Trump administration is meeting those concerns and hopes.
Leading With Passion and Purpose

3 weeks ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Michael Toledo is the President and CEO of Centro Hispano. Centro's mission is to support and enhance the acculturation of the Latino population in the Greater Reading, Pennsylvania area through collaborative initiatives designed to enable individuals and families to improve their quality of life and the quality of life in their communities. I spoke with Michael on a recent episode of the Fulcrum Democracy Forum (FDF).
Pope Francis and Democracy: Navigating Beliefs and Political Systems

3 weeks ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Pope Francis is being remembered for his reformist stance that both challenged conservative elements within the Catholic Church and resonated with progressive movements. The 88-year-old Argentina-born pontiff passed away on Monday following a series of health complications. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church often shared his perspectives on various societal issues, including the relationship between faith and democracy.
Meeting the Moment: Ensuring Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems Thrive

4 weeks ago | latinonewsnetwork.com | Hugo Balta

Maria Luisa Rossel is the Press Secretary at the National Wildlife Federation. The NWF’s mission is to unite all Americans and ensure the thriving of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. I spoke with Maria Luisa on a recent episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum (FDF). The program engages citizens in evolving government to better meet all people’s needs. Consistent with the Fulcrum’s mission, FDF strives to share many perspectives to widen our readers’ viewpoints.
Meeting the Moment: Ensuring Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems Thrive

1 month ago | thefulcrum.us | Hugo Balta

Maria Luisa Rossel is the Press Secretary at the National Wildlife Federation. The NWF’s mission is to unite all Americans and ensure the thriving of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. I spoke with Maria Luisa on a recent episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum (FDF). The program engages citizens in evolving government to better meet all people's needs. Consistent with the Fulcrum's mission, FDF strives to share many perspectives to widen our readers' viewpoints.