NewsTaco Weekly Roundup: January 22-28, 2012

Tucson, book bans, walkouts and gentrification — what century are we in?

Interesting stuff afoot this week on NewsTaco, where we looked at demographic trends, Tucson’s Mexican American Studies ban, the 12 moles of 2012, Mexican actor Demián Bichir nominated for an Oscar, DREAMers, politics, self-deportation and more.

Sara’s Top Pick:

• The Top 10 Cities With The Largest Latino Populations

Culture:

• Mexican Actor Demián Bichir Nominated For Best Actor Oscar
• East LA Gentrification: Not Even Subcomandante Marcos Is Safe
• Chef Juan Mondragón’s 12 Moles Of 2012

Education:

• Tucson Students Walk Out Over Mexican American Studies Ban
• Texas Group Aims To “Smuggle” Latino Literature Back Into AZ
• Censorship In Arizona: Who’s Afraid Of An Educated Latino?

Politics:

• Obama’s DREAM Act Promise Could Help Millions Of Youth
• The Tale Of Romney And The DREAMer
• “Mexican Mitt” Is A Latino Response To Political Doublespeak 
• Romney’s “Self Deportation” Is Pandering At Its Worst
• Latino Republicans Withdraw Support For Romney, Endorse Gingrich

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