From potential vice president to the political wilderness, what’s next for Julián Castro?

From potential vice president to the political wilderness, what’s next for Julián Castro?

NewsTaco December 2, 2016

*What’s next for the Secretary of Housing? No real plan is a world of opportunity. VL By Jamie Lovegrove, Dallas News (65.5 minute read) WASHINGTON — Just a few short months ago, […]

For the Past 20 Years, a Santa Ana Man Has Kept the Language of the Aztecs Alive

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*This is a great, albeit a little long, piece for a Friday read. VL By Gabriel San Roman, OC Weekly (17 minute read)  “Okay, let’s start with practice!” Davíd Vázquez […]

Why Chicanos Love Fidel Castro But Hate Cuban Exile Politics

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*A very interesting point of view. Especially in light of this past election when Cuban-Americans and Mexican-Americans voted very differently. VL By Gabriel San Roman, OC Weekly (9 minute read) […]

No US “presidential delegation” to Castro memorial

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*The memorial is programmed for December 4 in Santiago. VL By EFE/Fox News Latino (2 minute read) WASHINGTON –  The US government will be represented at a memorial service for […]

Gov. Brown taps California’s Rep. Xavier Becerra to be state’s first Latino attorney general

NewsTaco December 1, 2016

*This is interesting. The highest ranking Latino in congress will become the first Latino Attorney General of California. A step on the way to the California governor’s office? VL By Sarah […]

Some Thoughts Concerning the Next Four Years

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*Henry Flores has sworn that he will not write or pronounce Donald Trump’s name in public. So in his columns he’ll refer to the president-elect as ESN, el señor naranja. […]

The Media’s Big Trump Conundrum

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*From the article: “News outlets that pride themselves on objectivity are struggling with how to characterize the racism and xenophobia of the Donald Trump Administration.” VL By Shawn Rhea, Colorlines (5 minute read)   On […]

Practical Tips: How Undocumented Immigrants Can Prepare For A Trump Presidency

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*The interesting thing about this article, and others like it, is that three weeks ago we’d never guess that such lists would be needed. VL By Erin N. Marcus, New America […]

Graham to roll out extension of Obama immigration program

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*This is good news for DREAMers, from a senior GOP Senator nonetheless. He says he has the votes in congress to protect them. VL By Jordain Carney, The Hill (1.5 minute read) […]

Top 100 colleges and Universities for Latinos

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*Check it out. My alma mater ranked 8th in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinos. Where does yours rank?  VL By Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education  Each year […]