In Chelsea and beyond, Latino politicians take center stage
In Chelsea and beyond, Latino politicians take center stage
*Across the Mystic from Boston, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Latinos are celebrating significant political victories. Latinos increased their numbers in City Council and the local school board. They admit, though, that […]
Mexican Fernando del Paso wins 2015 Miguel de Cervantes Prize
*Del Paso “is an essay writer, author of children’s literature, fiction, poetry and theater, plus a painter as well.” He was awarded the most important library honor of the Spanish-speaking […]
Amid racial bias protests, Claremont McKenna dean resigns
*The Dean of students wrote to a Latina student to assure her that she was working to serve those who “don’t fit our CSC mold.” That les to a demonstratio, […]
Political shake-up in Seattle City Council from Latinos who overcame obstacles
*There’s an election shake-up in Seattle to report. Two Latinas are the first to be elected to the city council, but the effect is wider than that. Latinos are making significant […]
No Work-Around Before Birth Certificate Case Goes to Trial
*For now, the parents of U.S. citizen children can do nothing but wait for the courts to decide if the matricula consular is, in effect, a secure form of ID. […]
Fact Check: Ted Cruz’s family history complicates his immigration fear-mongering
*This fact-check digs into Ted Cruz’s debate remarks about his family’s personal immigrant saga, and his claim that immigrants drive wages down. The result? He’s wrong on wages and his family […]
Operation Wetback, the 1950s immigration policy Donald Trump loves, explained
*An excellent primer on “Operation Wetback.” Writer Dara Lind explains who was deported, how, how many and why. Contrary to what Trump says, it wasn’t “humane,” and it wasn’t successful. Forty-nine […]
Selective Service Registration: It’s Patriotic, Required And Smart
SPONSORED CONTENT (NAPSI)—When a young man turns 18, he is required by law to register with the Selective Service System. This applies to almost all male U.S.citizens and immigrants living […]
Obama’s Loss on Immigration Case May Be Political Win for Party
*A silver lining for Democrats to go with this week’s 5th Circuit Court ruling on the President’s executive actions on immigration. Democratic Party operatives are looking at the long game. […]
Obama’s pick for Mexico ambassador moves forward
*GOP Senators delayed her nomination because of her role in the thawing of U.S.-Cuba relations. Yet, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) spoke against her this week. Any Senator can put the […]
