Health care campaign reaches out to Latinos
Health care campaign reaches out to Latinos
*Latinos in Texas are three times as likely as whites to be uninsured. I’m sure the number is similar across the country. VL By Lora Hines, Houston Chronicle With one […]
Farmworker Women Speaking Up on Domestic Violence
*Financial dependence, cultural acceptance, fear of deportation are just a few of the reasons that farm worker women have kept silent. That’s beginning to change. VL By Brenda Rincon, New […]
Mexican Mayor Charged in Kidnapping of 43 Missing Students
*Here’s the gem in this story: “Abarca was already facing charges of links to organized crime as well as kidnapping and murder charges related to other cases besides the students.” […]
Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos
*I like how this piece shines a light on the invisible: immigrants working on rooftops, doing yard work … The problem is not just an income gap, it’s also a […]
Why education reporting is REALLY so boring
*This is good. I agree that education reporting could use a kick-start. But reporting thrives on conflict, and positive stories don’t get the same reader attention as problems, crime and […]
U.S. takes first steps to ease Cuba embargo
*As of Friday Americans can travel to Cuba for specific reasons. Trade and finances will begin to ease. General tourism is still officially banned, although a few Americans do travel […]
9th Circuit Court Hears Case On Arizona’s Ethnic Studies Ban
*Here’s the score: in 2010 the State of Arizona banned ethnic studies. In 2013 a Federal Court struck down one provision of that law. Tuscon ISD schools continue to offer […]
Al Madrigal’s New Special ‘Half Like Me’ Is What Latinos Have Been Waiting For
*The headline may be a little over-hyped, but I’m still looking forward to the program. Humor is one of the best way’s to make a good point. VL By Ana […]
Pilsen’s newest café pays homage to Monsiváis
*There’s a lot of good energy and wonderful ideas and writing coming from Latinos in Chicago. This is a great idea – A Cafe dedicated to a Latino writer, scholar, […]
The Benefits of Being Bilingual
*I’m a Marisa Bono fan. She kicks serious butt as a Latino Civil Rights litigator, and is just as passionate about being a mom. Lots of moms and dads out […]
