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Trump team seeks agency records on border barriers, surveillance

NewsTaco January 4, 2017

*In case there was still any doubt about how Trump plans to go about implementing his immigration policy, there was a clear hint early last month. His transition team has […]

Recognizing an Historic Moment for Utah and Our Nation

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Meet Colorado’s First Latina Speaker of the House

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Texas Latino Rep to file “celebratory gunfire” bill after hit by stray bullet

NewsTaco January 3, 2017

*This is scary, but gunfire celebration on New Year’s Eve is not uncommon in deep South Texas. VL By Robert Inks, Texas Tribune (2.5 minute read) After being hit by a […]

Latina Elected Officials Make History in States like Colorado, Illinois

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*This is a big political, legislative year for Latinas. Many firsts in state legislatures and assemblies. VL By Patricia Guadalupe, NBC News (9 minute read)  Latina elected officials are making […]

‘Politically Correct’: The Phrase Has Gone From Wisdom To Weapon

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*I’ve been thinking about this a lot since the start of the presidential election. And yes, the term “politically correct” has been weaponized and diverts important issues to banal arguments. […]

For Female Farmworkers, Work Never Stops

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*From the article: ” This story uplifts the voices of women who find themselves stuck in cycles of poverty.” VL By Paulina Rojas, Coachella Unincporporates/New America Media (8 minute read)   […]