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Jefes Pay Dues To Lobbyists, Workers Pay Dues To Unions

Mary Mata November 2, 2011

By René Lara, Political and Legislative Director of the Texas AFL-CIO Workers can form a labor union when they organize in an industry or job site for better wages, benefits and […]

How Would The GOP Fare With Rubio On The Ticket?

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Key Democrats Call For Voter ID Investigation

NewsTaco November 1, 2011

Latino Conservative Group Somos Republicans Splinters

Mary Mata October 31, 2011

The conservative group that sprang out of Arizona, Somos Republicans, seems to be splintering as its founder, Dee Dee Garcia-Blase, notes big changes in the group, and former Executive Vice […]

Feds Let Alabama Wallow In Its Mess

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The federal government’s official position on Alabama’s immigration law seems to be to let the state wallow in it’s own mess. I don’t think the feds even have plans for an after-mess […]

Florida Congressman Objects To “Hispanic Speaking” District

NewsTaco October 28, 2011

How many Latino-phobic incidents can you pile on one political statement? Let’s give it a try. According to a story in the Orlando Sentinel, Florida state senator Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, […]

Civil Rights Figures: Latino Justice PRLDEF

Mary Mata October 27, 2011

LatinoJustice PRLDEF is a New York-based civil rights organization that was formed in 1972 to change and fight against discriminatory practices using advocacy and litigation. Previously known as the Puerto […]