Latinos want to see more of their own in office after November midterms
Latinos want to see more of their own in office after November midterms
*Good article, lay’s out the political work to be done: elect more Latinas, elect more Latinos in non-Latino majority districts, and persuade young Latinos to go to the polls on […]
Infographic: GOP has a lot to win or lose on immigration reform
*The “x’s” and “o’s” of immigration reform can be difficult to follow. Public opinion, swing districts, they play into speculation of likely or unlikely outcomes. This is a good graphic […]
How Washington Is Working To Increase Latino Fishers
*I’m not sure what attracted me to this story, but there’s something under the surface that I liked. Latino farm workers in Northern Washington state, taking time to fish at […]
In a new TV documentary, a Latino soccer team triumphs over adversity in a changing Chatham County
*Apropos of the World Cup and soccer in America and all that, here’s a cool story from a small town in North Carolina, population – roughly – 9000. An improbable […]
John Huppenthal is sorry but for what really, I wonder?
*John Huppenthal is the highest ranking education official in the state of Arizona. He’s crying because he was caught after years of making anonymous disparaging comments against Latinos, immigrants and […]
What Raul Labrador Won by Losing
*A not-so-subtle move by Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) may look like a loss, but he’s caught the attention of Republican leadership, the Tea Party and right wing radio talk. He’s […]
Democrats spend very little on minority-run consulting firms, study finds
*This isn’t because of a lack of minority-owned consulting forms. It is indeed a disturbing “racket” that clearly illustrates how the Democratic Party takes Latinos and other communities for granted. […]
Koch brothers’ new target: Latinos, young people
*Two takeaways from this article: First, the Koch Bros. see Latinos as an important constituency (think of it as legitimizing Latino voters in a creepy way), and second, their effort […]
Deep Familial Connections to Land Drives Hispanic Conservation Attitudes
*This makes sense. Conservation is a Latino legacy. It’s a part of our history, a central plot of our story. We’re not “joining” an environmental movement, we lead with our […]
Voting Rights Still “Under Siege,” Says New Coalition for Redistricting Reform
*Voting rights is a central issue for the Latino community. The fact that MALDEF is part of this coalition underlines it’s importance. After the Shelby v Holder decision the idea […]
