Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly gives Latino lawmakers a slippery story
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly gives Latino lawmakers a slippery story
*Why you should read this: Because while the Homeland Security chief says there are no immigration raids happening in “sensitive areas” the Attorney General and the head of ICE justify […]
Hollywood’s Latino exclusion snobbery set the stage for Trumpism
By Victor Landa NewsTaco (2 minute read) I’m starting a collection of Latino paradoxes. So far I’ve collected two: The Latino health paradox – where U.S. Latino’s live longer than other […]
Slew of Latinos Running in California US House Race Bucking Norms
*Why you should read this: Because whenever the word “slew” is used in politics, it’s got to be interesting. Because California’s 34th congressional district has been a “mata” of Latino […]
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Speaks Out on Latino Identity and Civic Engagement
*Why you should read this: Because Justice Sotomayor call us out, but does it in an encouraging way. Because she preaches truth: “None of us can afford to be bystanders […]
The Sadness of The Border Wall
*Why you should read this: Because these words and pictures are so truthful that they’re a good reason to invest your time on them. Because we need more stories that […]
Courts rightfully stop unconstitutional executive order on immigration
*Why you should read this: Because Al Kauffman gives a clear explanation of why the points of law and Trump’s own words prove that the executive travel ban discriminates against […]
The PC Term ‘Latinx’ May Get Ditched—Partly Because It’s Too Hard to Pronounce
*Why you should read this: Because this discussion doesn’t seem to end. Because there are as many people who think Latinx is here to stay as there are those who […]
Immigration projected to drive growth in U.S. working-age population through at least 2035
*Why you should read this: Because numbers don’t lie. Because demographics are destiny. Because immigrants will drive the U.S. economy. VL By Jeffrey S. Passel and D’Vera Cohn, Pew Research […]
To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook
*Why you should read this: Because it’s official, El Paso’s Congressman, Beto O’Rourke announced his candidacy to unseat Senator Ted Cruz in 2018. VL By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune […]
North Carolina needed 6,500 farm workers. Only 7 Americans stuck it out.
*Why you should read this: Because there’s a punchline here that not everyone will get. VL By Dylan Matthews, The Washington Post (4.5 minute read) When I talked to […]
