Paola Ramos's New Vice Series Asks: What Does It Mean to Be Latinx?

PS: And having worked in politics for years and knowing the power of actually utilizing our vote, what sort of role do you think protest plays in this political moment? Are you hopeful that it's going to spell greater voter turnout?
PR: I hope so. I mean, obviously we know traditionally millenials and even Latinos we do a very poor job at voting during mid-terms. But I think that even showing up to the streets is a first step. And people are taking that step. We're leaving our houses. People are outraged. People are feeling things. So I am hopeful that these small steps will turn into greater steps and people will show up to the polls. It is really hard to understand the correlation between self and power — you and your city and your members of Congress. I think all the people who are seeing these protests are building community, and they're building relationships, and they're building a commitment to do something about it. So I am pretty hopeful that people, particularly younger people, will show up now.