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Life Expectancy for Latinos Differs by 20 Years in Some US Counties

NewsTaco May 23, 2017

*The difference in life expectancy has to do with obesity, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, and smoking, but socioeconomic factors are important too. What can you do? Use this information […]

Awareness of controversial Arizona immigration law influenced male students’ classroom behavior

NewsTaco May 22, 2017

Latino Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble

NewsTaco May 16, 2017

How One Colorado College Is Hoping To Make Mariachi Education Mainstream

NewsTaco May 15, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because one university program in Denver is making mariachi an integral part of their music program. Because programs like this are seen as a means […]

Meet the fixer: This advocate connects green Latinos

NewsTaco May 11, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because there’s much work to be done to organize Latino environmentalists. VL By Grist Staff (1 minute read)    Ten years ago, Mark Magaña was […]

Willie Velásquez documentary is a lesson for Latinos on the importance of voting

NewsTaco May 9, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because today is Willie Velasquez day and a quick search of his name turned up no news stories. This piece, by Mercedes Olivera, is from […]

Latinos, Millennials Among Groups Least Likely to Have Health Insurance

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*Why you should read this: Because this information is vital as the  debate about healthcare intensifies in Washington. Because “Latinos . . . are much more likely than non-Latinos to […]