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On Two Fronts: Latinos and Vietnam

NewsTaco July 23, 2015

PRESS RELEASE POWERFUL NEW PBS FILM EXAMINES THE LATINO EXPERIENCE AT HOME AND OVERSEAS DURING THE VIETNAM WAR AND THE CONFLICT’S IMPACT ON VETERANS AND FAMILIES Film Airs During Hispanic […]

Local Border Patrol Union Pulls Out Of Event With Trump

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In Cuba, ‘Creeping Capitalism’ Arrives

NewsTaco July 22, 2015

Detainees Sentenced in Seconds in ‘Streamline’ Justice on Border

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*On average, under Operation Streamline, it takes the fastest immigration judge 25 seconds for a detained immigrant to hear charges, enter a plea and receive a sentence. VL By Fernanda […]

How One Law Banning Ethnic Studies Led to Its Rise

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*This is a needed read. You know how I like stories about the energy of transformation – that’s what this is. It’s the prevailing energy of the Latino community, a […]

Donald Trump to tour U.S.-Mexico border

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*I told myself I wouldn’t post any Trump stories today because he’s gotten enough free press without my help. Then he went and did this. He’ll be in Laredo tomorrow. […]

The Mythical Connection Between Immigrants and Crime

NewsTaco July 21, 2015

*It’s not true, we know this, but the GOP presidential field is hoping to outlast Donald Trump so they’re scapegoating immigrants for their campaign’s benefit. Meanwhile, the immigrants and crime […]