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The Most Racist Political Ad You’ve Seen

Mary Mata October 10, 2010

Courtesy of Nevada Republican (read:  Teabagger) senatorial candidate Sharron Angle. I like the reenactment by the scary brown people, I feel it gives a strong realism to the fear.  Don’t […]

New app brings clarity to Census numbers on nation’s racial-ethnic make-up

NewsTaco October 5, 2010

Latinos and the 2010 Elections: Strong Support for Democrats; Weak Voter Motivation

NewsTaco

Nielsen: 40% of New TV Homes Latino

Mary Mata

Nielsen, the company that measures audiences on TV and elsewhere, has announced that 40% of TV homes in the upcoming 2010-2011 season will be Hispanic. This is an increase of […]

Unraveling the Latino Paradox

NewsTaco October 4, 2010

As a group, Latinos had fewer deaths than blacks – despite comparable levels of income and access to health insurance. They also enjoyed lower mortality rates than non-Hispanic whites. Statistics show they are living longer lives, too.

¡Qué se Casen! Less Americans Get Married

Mary Mata

A study came out recently showing that less Americans are getting married, and more are just shacking up.  I’m sure this is driving mothers and grandmothers everywhere crazy.  The Population […]

10 Economic Facts About Immigration

Mary Mata

The Brookings Institution put together an interesting list of 10 economic facts about immigration, something I think we can all appreciate given the heavy current anti-immigrant climate. Today’s Immigrants Hail […]

Obama Loves La Virgen

Mary Mata

Every day is a Hispanic heritage event

NewsTaco October 1, 2010

No One Wants Latina Models

Mary Mata September 30, 2010