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Salvador Mendoza: From migrant farm worker to federal judge

NewsTaco June 19, 2014

By Griselda Nevarez, Voxxi Salvador Mendoza, Jr., who grew up as a migrant farm worker, will become the first Latino federal judge in Eastern Washington. The Senate confirmed Mendoza on Tuesday […]

Joe Biden to discuss child migrants in Latin America

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Smooth path expected for Mayor Julián Castro en route to Cabinet

NewsTaco June 18, 2014

A Libertarian Latino Is Running For Vermont Governor, Would Celebrate With Mofongo

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*This may be what some people refer to as Latino “whiteness.” But it’s simple political diversity. The problem is that many folks, white liberal media included, can’t get passed their […]

Future of GOP & Immigration Reform “In Play’” in Leader Race

NewsTaco June 17, 2014

*X’s and O’s on GOP inside politics and immigration reform. Filling the Cantor vacuum is crucial. VL By Mike Clifford, Public News Service NEW YORK CITY – Thursday’s election of […]

Cantor’s Defeat Could Put Immigration Reform in Obama’s Court

NewsTaco June 16, 2014

*Elena Shore tells us not to misread the Cantor primary loss. It wasn’t a referendum on immigration, and the President is now pressured to act. VL By Elena Shore, New […]

Why Hispanics Don’t Have a Larger Political Voice

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*Latino voter turnout is important, but age and geography are strong determinants of political power as well. In congressional politics the Latino vote is diluted to the point that it […]