5 facts about undocumented immigration in the U.S.
5 facts about undocumented immigration in the U.S.
*At a quick glance, the number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. has leveled off; Mexicans make-up about half of undocumented immigrants but their number is declining; 60% of the […]
Latino voters favor gun restrictions
*Given the events of this week in San Bernardino, and acknowledging that the mass murder was probably terror related, I though I’d re-post this survey, by Latino Decisions. If for […]
Latina Veterans proud to finally see all combat jobs open to women
*Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a press conference that women will now “be allowed to drive tanks, fire mortars and lead infantry soldiers into combat. They’ll be able to serve […]
The Mexican-American producer who made one of the most beloved Christmas specials of all time
*A Charlie Brown Christmas turned 50 this year. What better time to recognize the genius behind the classic animated film, Bill Melendez. His company produced 70 more Peanut specials. VL […]
Armed veterans patrol U.S.- Mexico border in search for ISIS terrorists
*It was only a matter of time for groups of folks not from the border, with guns and dressed in cammies, to make a show of patrolling where they’re not […]
Texas Realtor to Run for Hinojosa Seat
*This will be a good race to watch., with big shoes to fill. This is the first declared candidate of what I’m, sure will be contested race to replace Congressman […]
Texas Denied 30-Day Extension in Immigration Case
*This is a big deal for President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. Texas, leading a group of 25 states, asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a 60 day delay – […]
Latino Groups Differ in Drinking Rates, Alcohol-Related Problems: Expert
*According to research, Mexican-Americans from the border area are the heaviest of the heavy drinkers. I was reared on the border and I say … yep, that’s about it – […]
Citing surge in families at border, feds ask to speed immigration appeal
*The DOJ is asking the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to get off the slow lane on this case. A ruling is pending since September and there’s a new surge of […]
Who’s Next? Latinos, the Trump Phenomena and All the Rest of Us
*Short and succinct. Angelo Falcón says what many of us have been thinking. It’s not just Mexicans, and no, we haven’t been over-sensitive. As Donald Trump’s toxic rhetoric expands to include […]
