A recent story by Fi2W editing fellow Virginia Lora highlights the uphill battle progressives face in winning over Cuban American voters in South Florida. Virginia’s reporting, part of our new series Immigrants in a Divided Country, offers insights that help explain the recent midterm elections where conservative Republican candidates prevailed, even in traditionally Democratic Miami-Dade County.  Virginia’s story was produced in partnership with PRX’s The World.

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At this moment, when trust in the news media has been badly eroded, Feet in 2 Worlds continues to give journalists the tools they need to report effectively, ethically and fairly. Feet in 2 Worlds alumni reach millions of listeners and readers with engaging stories and vital information on a wide range of subjects. The Feet in 2 Worlds website and our award-winning podcast A Better Life?, provide a platform for immigrant and POC journalists to hone their skills. 
 

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