trump wall
Anti-Latino comments from conservative Washington state councilman draw community ire
*Let’s begin by saying that almost 48 percent of the population of Yakima, Washington, is Latino. Kennewick is across the Columbia River from Pasco, and 86 miles down I82 from […]
Hillary Clinton Prevails In Arizona Democratic Primary
*Somewhere behind the wall-to-wall coverage of the Brussels attack there was this. Voters and caucus goers in Arizona Utah and Idaho (the American Samoa as well) chose presidential candidates. Trump […]
Marco Rubio: He didn’t get the base even as he rejected his roots
By Pilar Marrero, NewsTaco/PilarMarrero.com In the end, the promise of Marco Rubio was bigger than the reality. His crushing defeat in Florida, where he only won his home area of […]
Cruz and Rubio: Chicanos never dreamed that Latino political ascendency would be like this – or them
As Republicans move closer to nominating a presidential candidate, Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida have played prominent roles in the unfolding and sometimes chaotic process. […]
2016 is forcing immigration activists to tear up their old playbook
*I get the premise of this story – that DREAMers have been scooped-up by the presidential campaigns because . . . Trump. But it’s not necessarily a bad thing. The […]
Despite political storm, Gov. Suana Martinez has 56% approval in New Mexico
*This is according to a Latino Decisions poll published last week. We’re paying attention to New Mexico politics because the state is once again considered a swing state in presidential […]
Carla Hernandez from UT Austin Caused an Uproar Over Her GOP Debate Question
*It was a simple question, but it mixed religion and politics and it was directed to candidates who lean on their religion to explain their politics. Why did it make […]
Of Immigrants and Anchor Babies
*If you do nothing else today, read this and share it with everyone you know. Aaron Sanchez puts and end to the anchor baby rhetoric with historical research and well […]
The Unwelcome Return of ‘Illegals’
*File this under “one step forward, two steps back.” Thanks to Taquista Anna Núñez for sending us this link. VL By Emily Bazelon, The New York Times Magazine Ten years […]
The Mythical Connection Between Immigrants and Crime
*It’s not true, we know this, but the GOP presidential field is hoping to outlast Donald Trump so they’re scapegoating immigrants for their campaign’s benefit. Meanwhile, the immigrants and crime […]