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One key factor explaining voter registration differences by state: Ethnicity

NewsTaco February 27, 2015

*We can twist this into many talking points and excuses, but ultimately the lack Latino of voter participation falls on Latinos. This map tells an undeniable story. We all know […]

Chicago elects its first gay Latino alderman, Carlos Rosa

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And Then There Was Chuy

NewsTaco February 26, 2015

Obama’s Townhall, a chance to respect Latinos’ time

NewsTaco February 25, 2015

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco If I were to advise President Obama about his Townhall in Miami today, I’d tell him to be respectful of time. He’s not one to ramble. […]

Political dynamics change as Emanuel, Garcia move into runoff campaign

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*I love that Chicago’s mayoral candidate goes by “Chuy.” I really like that he cornered Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a run-off. And I like how this election in Chicago positions […]

Democrats look to rebuilding Latino base after 2014 drubbing

NewsTaco February 24, 2015

*A problem with this story – and others like it reporting the same “obtained facts” – is that it’s written as if the lesson for Democrats is new, as if […]

Pasco to hold second public hearing Feb. 23 on redrawing city council voting districts

NewsTaco February 23, 2015

*This is happening today in Pasco, WA. Not directly related to the police shooting, but important nonetheless. You have to hope that a more balanced, equitable representation in their city […]