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GOP on Immigration: Making a Bad Situation Worse and What It Means for November and Beyond

NewsTaco August 4, 2014

*It’s not only what the GOP doesn’t do on immigration, but also the laws GOPers pass that define their position. They follow their inaction with theater; lack of leadership followed […]

Analysis: Another Missed Chance For GOP To Engage With Latinos

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First Latina Senate chief of staff banks on Hispanic turnout in CA Congressional race

NewsTaco August 1, 2014

Immigration is now President Obama’s worst issue

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*The economy and the Veterans Affairs scandal polled higher for the President than the immigration issue. VL By Aaron Blake, Washington Post Immigration has emerged as perhaps President Obama’s worst issue […]

Sobremesa: A Conversation with Al Kauffman, a front row view of Latino civil rights

NewsTaco July 30, 2014

Who is Al Kauffman? If you’re not from Texas, or a student of U.S. Latino civil rights, that’s a valid question. I was at one of those fundraising rubber chicken […]

Executive Action on Immigration and Democratic House Incumbents 2014 Prospects

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*Rumors are rampant that Pres. Obama will use executive action on immigration next month. What effect will this have on national, mid-term politics? Some polls indicate that the effect will […]

Julián Castro sworn in, spends first day as HUD Secretary

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By Ben Lane, Housingwire Julián Castro is no longer the mayor of San Antonio. He is now the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being sworn in on […]