Thank the Greeks. Really?

Thank the Greeks. Really?

NewsTaco March 31, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because architecture tells stories, and our national spaces should include more than the typical Eurocentric Geek and Roman traditions. Because there is a rich Mesoamerican […]

Coming To Terms With “Latinx”

NewsTaco March 30, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because Latino identity is complex enough without adding another option. Becasue this young Latina asks good questions about the Latinx choice. VL By Arianna Davis, […]

Trump doesn’t get that sanctuary cities are about providing public safety

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1.5 minute read)  There’s a good editorial in the Chicago Tribune that takes Trump’s immigration plan to task. “Can President Donald Trump make America safer by taking money […]

How the U.S. economy misses out on an untapped Latino potential

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1.5 minute read)    Fortune reports that a Zillow study released Thursday found that “In Hispanic communities, about 48% of income goes to the monthly rent […]

After speaking with undocumented parents, I know what it means to be humbled

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*Why you should read this: Because the experience of undocumented families affects us all in one way or another. VL By Ray Salazar, The White Rhino (2 minute read)   […]

Rep. Beto O’Rourke likely to announce Senate run against Ted Cruz

NewsTaco March 29, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because the Texas political scene is starting to heat up. Because this is the first announced challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz. Because Rep. Joaquin Castro […]

Locked in Limbo

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*Why you should read this:  Because as burdensome as this is, it’s better than being locked up in a detention center. VL By Gus Bova, Texas Observer (2.5 minutes)  ladys was […]

Meet today’s driving force behind homeownership rates: Hispanics

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*Why you should read this: Because Latinos continue to drive the housing market, but you won’t hear it in mainstream news. Because it tells a larger story about Latinos investing […]

In discussing immigration, you might be a racist if …

NewsTaco March 28, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because I’m not a big Navarrete fan, but his “you might be a racist” riff is good. VL By Ruben Navcarrete, Washington Post Writer’s Group […]

Building a #Resistencia Movement: A Conversation on How to Channel Activism Into Policy

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*Why you should read this: Because you shouldn’t let frustration set-in without finding out what you can do. Because this is a thoughtful and practical list of actions you can […]