Doomed by the South: Why the emerging Democratic majority may never happen
Doomed by the South: Why the emerging Democratic majority may never happen
*An interesting take that challenges the popular political wisdom about how the growing Latino community represents a boon for the Democratic Party. It’s about the possible political realities of assimilation […]
Dealt Setback, Obama Puts Off Immigrant Plan
*You can say this is just a hurdle and that the Administration’s appeal will prevail, that the president’s executive action on immigration will eventually go into effect. You can also […]
Gun-Toten’ Texans!
By Dr. Herny Flores, NewsTaco The Koch Brothers stated recently that their vision of life in the United States could be found in Texas. I don’t mean to pick on […]
Killing in Washington State Offers ‘Ferguson’ Moment for Hispanics
*This is serious, it has been since the shooting happened last week. Only now is this story getting the attention of major “big box” media, and when it does it […]
Why the Heck Do Latino Reporters on Public Radio Say Their Names That Way?
*Loved this piece! Just yesterday I was asked my name and I said it in Spanish. The non-Spanish speaker didn’t understand, so I repeated in English. He said, “oh you […]
Tejate, the Drink of Kings
*I learned something new today. Tejate. Sounds wonderful, delicious. VL *By Brenda Storch, La Vitamina T With the precision of a natural event, spring after spring, dozens of tejateras (ladies […]
Hispanic immigrants not to blame for measles, whooping cough outbreaks
*Two things stand out in my mind about this story. One, that I’m happy this is being reported. And two, that it’s frustrating that this story has to be reported. […]
Federal judge blocks Obama immigration order
*Not surprised, this was expected. Twenty-five states of the union say they have questions about the funding of the President’s executive action on immigration. The Federal judge in Texas – […]
And the team keeps moving …
*Anther article written by NewsTaco’s friend Raul Lomeli, published in Spanish in a Mexico City Newspaper. When it comes to Latino civil rights in the U.S., he says “sigue la yunta andando […]
Selling ‘dulces’ in the States
*This confirms my thinking, more than an “aspirational” culture, Latinos in the U.S. are a transformational force. I like the last line in this piece: “So it sounds like ‘dulces’ […]