title: From the editor: it is no secret that national politics and economics play a significant role in the disparities experienced by border communities in areas such as employment, education, and healthcare.
authors.forename: Jeanette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lancaster
mesh_terms: D004522:Educational Status; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D004651:Employment; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D011057:Politics; D014481:United States