For some Latino families, Christmas comes a day early
Mary Mata
By Hector Becerra, The Los Angeles Times Santa Claus never came to our home in Boyle Heights. Not even in a half-baked disguise. But if he had shown up on […]
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: “It’s Free”
Mary Mata December 19, 2013
SPONSORED CONTENT To hear Hector Chao tell it, the happiest people he helps are the ones who get a refund. He’s been a volunteer for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide for eight […]
Spanish-Speaking Candidates Have Political Advantage
Mary Mata
By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune When state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, took the stage in November to launch her run for Texas lieutenant governor, she switched gracefully […]
Obamacare enrollment by Latinos hurt by immigration law concerns
Mary Mata
By Alex Dobuzinskis and Curtis Skinner, Reuters (Reuters) – Concerns among Hispanics that signing up for medical insurance under President Barack Obama’s healthcare law may draw the scrutiny of immigration authorities has […]