climate change
Six Texas Lawsuits Trump Could Impact (or Not) in 2017
*Why you should read this: The story may be from of Texas, but the lawsuits listed will have a national impact on voting rights, civil rights, immigration and the environment. […]
Why Sen. Jeff Sessions’ record in Alabama could complicate his confirmation
*This is happening today and it affects all Americans. Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, the most powerful law enforcement officer in the country, has a documented history […]
Poll: Most Latino Voters Favor Strong Environmental Protections
*The environment and climate change are going to be important battlegrounds for the next four years. Already, climate deniers are circulating “polls” that say a majority of people believe changes […]
Los Angeles Plans $10 Million Immigration Defense Fund
*It looks like we’re going to get an interesting start to 2017. VL December 19, 2016 Juliana Rose Pignataro Displayed with permission from International Business Times Making good on a […]
Latino voters will reshape American politics as we know it — and here’s the proof
*The problem isn’t the proof in an article, it’s the proof of past performance. This past election solidified the idea that Latinos don’t vote. VL By Sean McElwee and Spencer Piston, […]
The Miami of My Dreams
*It’s a contrast between the reality of science and people selling their homes near the ocean, and the politics of climate change denial. Trump’s pick to head the EPA, Scott Pruitt, […]
Clinton, Trump on 6 Key Issues Latinos Are Voting On
*Yes, let’s get to the issues. It’s about time, better late than never and all that . . . Climate change, national security, health care, immigration, jobs. VL By Suzanne […]
Grijalva Wants to Diversify Environmental Movement
*There’s a growing movement of Chicano/Latino environmentalists, I’m sure Grijalva has it in mind when he talks about diversity. But my feeling is he wants to go deeper, to make […]
Latino Leaders Stand Up for Clean Air
*According to the National Hispanic Medical Association “As of 2008, 4.7 million Hispanics had been diagnosed with asthma. In their lifetime, Latinos are three times more likely to die from […]
Where Do We Stand (As We Are Able)? Latinos and the ADA 25 Years Later
*After 25 years with the Americans with Disabilities Act Latinos have come a long way, but Eduardo Diaz tells us there’s still a way to go to ensure “workplace safety, […]