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Texas Governor launches preemptive sanctuary-city lawsuit. MALDEF says it’s on!
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2 minute read) Did you hear the one about the Governor who sued some of his state’s citizens because he thought they were going to […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ‘sanctuary cities’ ban into law on Facebook Live
*Why you should read this: Because Texas has now morphed into Arizona of 2010. VL By James Barragán, Dallas News (5 minute read) AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has signed […]
‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Attacks Immigrants Who Made ‘Texas Miracle’ Possible
*Why you should read this: Because Latino legislators staged an epic battle in defense of sanctuary cities in Red-State Texas. Because the fight lasted until past 3am. VL The Texas […]
Laughter, fear and Trump at the Spanish-language circus
*Why you should read this: Because it’s a good story. Because it shows the Trump effect from an unexpected place – circus attendance is down because of fear of deportation. […]
Meet Jolt, the Latino Organization Aiming to Shake up Texas Politics
*Why you should read this: Because turning Texas blue is key to the Democratic Party’s national agenda. Because Latinos are the front line in the in the battle to turn […]
Plaintiffs Want Texas Congressional Districts Redrawn for 2018
*Why you should read this: Because this is huge! Because this could represent a crack in the GOP gerrymendered stronghold in staunch-red Texas. Because it may be the path to […]
I voted for the first time in 2016 and why I’ll vote again
*Why you should read this: Because there’s political energy growing in the Latino communities. Because young Latinos are stepping-up to make their voices heard and of the work og organizing. […]
Castro brothers confront Trump era
*Why you should read this: Because it begins to answer the question many people have: What’s next for the Castro brothers? VL By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune (6 minute read) […]
Waiting for Fadó
*Jesse Treviño get’s it: “. . . state-of-the-art telecommunications can accelerate changes in our consciousness and self-perception.” U.S. Latinos need to hear this message. VL By Jesse Treviño, HispanicLatino (4.5 […]
8 Great Latino Books Published In 2016
*Suggested reading before the year ends. VL By Rigoberto Gonález, NBC News (4 minute read) As the year comes to a close, here’s one final look at some great Latino […]