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NM Latina among challengers vying to oust Susana Martinez

NewsTaco May 13, 2014

* While NM Gov. Susana Martinez defends her administration against allegations of corruption, a slew of Democratic challengers is lining up to oppose her. Latina vs Latina would make an […]

Six months from midterms, Latinos should pay more attention to voting, voting rights

NewsTaco May 12, 2014

Whistleblower Suit Alleges Corruption, Cronyism, and Affairs in Gov. Susana Martinez’s Administration

NewsTaco May 9, 2014

In California Race, a Latina Democrat Carries Hopes of Her Party and People

NewsTaco May 7, 2014

*All eyes are on Anamda Renteria in California. She’s put together an impressive campaign. VL By Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times SANGER, Calif. — “Ya es tiempo — you […]

Expect About a Third Of Voting-Eligible Latinos In Miderms

NewsTaco

*The startling statistic is this: there are 25.5 million Latinos eligible to vote in the U.S. That only 8% (7.8 million) will vote this November is the status quo – […]

Eva Longoria’s political group aims to elect Hispanics in 2014

NewsTaco May 6, 2014

*This story has gotten plenty of attention today. I wonder if it’s more about star power than it is about Latino politics. Either way, the ink is good. I’ve included […]

Undocumented-Immigrant Housing Ban Allowed by High Court

NewsTaco May 5, 2014

*Since 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court has side-stepped the issue of harboring undocumented immigrants. That year SCOTUS struck down parts of Arizona’s sb1070, and that’s as far as it’s gone […]