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Civic Participation Rates Climb for Latino Youth

NewsTaco September 11, 2015

*800,000 Latinos turn 18 and become eligible voters every year. That’s a wonderful potential, but nothing more than that if they don’t register, vote, participate. Nothing beats a one-on-one ask […]

Why U.S. cigar companies can’t wait for you to light up Cuban cigars

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Remembering Latinos Lost on 9/11

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Caffeine trade thrived in ancient America

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*This adds credit to the idea that there’s nothing new in the world, just today’s twist on yesterday’s things. It’s like a cosmic “been there, done that.” Energy drinks, Starbuck’s […]

Police will not face charges in Pasco shooting death of Mexican man

NewsTaco September 10, 2015

*It’s been seven months since the fatal shooting in Pasco, Washington. Franklin County prosecutor Shawn Sant says the police officers actions were “reasonable under the standards established in our state laws.” […]

Cubans Flood Texas Ports After Thaw in Relations

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*Many international relations observers saw this coming. Cubans fear that with the thawing of relations with the U.S. the special status they receive under the Cuban Adjustment Act will end. […]

Brussels Sprouts with Serrano and Pecans

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*Here’s what’s so cool about Adán’s recipes, you learn the history of the ingredients, and how they came to belong in Texas-Mexican (not Tex-Mex) cuisine. Adán always gives more than […]