Journal Star: 'This vaccine needs to work for everyone,' state senator in COVID-19 clinical trial says
Vargas, who lives in South Omaha, lost his father to the coronavirus in New York, and others in his family have tested positive and recovered. The trials, this one through Meridian Clinical Research, are struggling to recruit people of color to participate, he said.
Tony Talks with Maria Corpuz about getting involved in our community
Maria and I talked about civic engagement + civility. Read more here >>>
Latino Victory Fund Endorses Tony Vargas for Nebraska State Senator
Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of Tony Vargas for Nebraska State Senator. Vargas made history in the 2016 election by becoming the first Latino elected to the Nebraska Legislature.
BBC: Tony Vargas in Nebraska -The human cost of political inaction on COVID
In Nebraska, which has some of the worst racial disparities when it comes to Covid-19 cases in the country, the state's sole Latino lawmaker tried to strengthen protections for meatpacking workers, all while confronting his own personal tragedy. It was a battle against time that revealed much about race, politics and workers' rights in the pandemic.
Tony Talks with Erin Feichtinger and Matt Cavanaugh about housing
Erin, Matt, and I talked housing, COVID-19, and what issues legislators need to address next year. Read more here >>>
Tony Talks with Felicia Hilton about organized labor
Felicia and I talk organized labor, politics, and Black Lives Matter. Read more >>>