What’s really happening at the U.S.-Mexico border? Come hear from two Southern Arizona journalists who are on the ground reporting the stories behind the headlines.

Join Melissa del Bosque, co-founder and executive director of The Border Chronicle, and Paul Ingram, senior reporter/photographer covering border and immigration issues for the Tucson Sentinel, for a lively conversation about the border, the news shaping our region and why independent local journalism matters. They’ll share what they’re seeing in their reporting and discuss how investigative and accountability journalism can cut through political rhetoric and misinformation, uncover facts and give communities the information they need. Come with your questions and curiosity for a conversation about the people, policies and stories shaping life along the border.

The Border Chronicle produces independent, investigative and community-centered journalism that informs, connects and holds power accountable across the U.S.-Mexico borderlands through reporting with depth, accuracy and humanity.

Tucson Sentinel’s independent nonprofit newsroom is an award-winning journalism pioneer that learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands: “A smarter Tucson is a better Tucson.” Through watchdog reporting, local commentary & expert analysis, the Sentinel inspires residents to be meaningfully engaged with our community, promotes transparency & understanding, seeks solutions that empower, & holds the powerful accountable.