America doesn’t have an education problem, it has a class problem

America doesn’t have an education problem, it has a class problem

NewsTaco December 2, 2014

*This has obvious implications in the Latino community. As much as we may strive for educational improvement there are systemic issues that need to be addressed. This from the article: […]

In U.S., Undocumented People Can Donate But Not Receive Organs

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*California State Senator Ricardo Lara has re-introduced his Health For All bill that would, among many other things, address the irony that the undocumented can donate but not receive organs for […]

Revisiting Latina/o Gender Differences in Party Support

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*That overwhelming Latino support for Democrats?  It’s led by Latina voters. VL By Christina Bejarano And Anna Sampaio, Latino Decisions The 2014 election held great possibilities for those of us […]

Classical music in Tijuana’s slums

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*Wonderful story of renewal in Tijuana. Children in the city’s slums are learning classical music in an exciting atmosphere that has the feel of an underground movement. VL By Sam […]

Ferguson and race in America

NewsTaco December 1, 2014

By Dr. Herny Flores. NewsTaco Over the years some of my critics have accused me of seeing racism under every rock.  Others have argued that racism is passé declaring that […]

Chipotle Turkey Tostadas

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*Still wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey? How about some tostadas? VL By Adán Medrano, Adán’s Blog I made these with turkey leftover from yesterday’s Thanksgiving feast.  The combination […]

Laura Gomez: How to get more Latinas into tech

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*What a powerful voice for Latinas and diversity in tech! VL By Laura Mandaro, USA Today SAN FRANCISCO — Laura Gomez has a quarter-million Twitter followers and has worked for […]

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Chespirito

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*I always wondered where the name Chespitiro came from … VL By Ana Maria Benedetti, Huffington Post Latino Voices Roberto Gómez Bolaños, better known as Chespirito, was a well-rounded entertainer. […]

No, Your Ancestors Didn’t Come Here Legally

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*Some of you may have seen this over the holiday. But in case you missed it, this is a good counter to the “my grandma came here legally” immigration argument. […]

An attorney speaks to Tijuana deportees

NewsTaco November 26, 2014

*What about the immigrants not covered in the President’s executive action? Sam Quiñones tell us about a group of them in Tijuana. VL By Sam Quiñones, A Reporter’s Blog I […]