The Story Of One Deported Latino Veteran
The Story Of One Deported Latino Veteran
Immigrants have served in the United States armed forces since the Revolutionary War, and one veteran we spoke to noted that, being an immigrant sometimes makes things a little bit […]
Making Payday Lending Reform A Priority In Texas
If there was one thing on the minds of the people in State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez’s district during the past legislative session, it was payday lending. NewsTaco spoke to Rodriguez […]
Looking Past Mexican Violence Into The Future
By Zach Gonzalez & Arthur D. Soto-Vásquez A Mexican newspaper publisher of Grupo Reforma and professor at the University of Texas, Alejandro Junca De La Vega gave a speech Saturday titled, […]
Troy Davis, Race And The Death Penalty
This week the execution of Troy Davis in Georgia stirred up a huge national discussion on the nature of the death penalty. Colorlines created an interesting graphic highlighting how races […]
Of Carne Asada, Crime And Family In East LA
The summer of 1988 was a memorable one in my neighborhood. We still lived in that yellow house on Bodie Street in East LA. The sun still managed to leave evidence […]
Latinos Make Up Majority Of Inmates In Federal Prisons
By Cindy Casares This year, we’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with the disheartening news that Latinos, for the first time in American history, comprise the majority of inmates in […]
Latino Kids Better Off In Prison. How Do We Get More In?
El Guapo prides himself on having low standards and a knack for hyperbole. With that said, read the following — the greatest thing ever written by a human being. So, […]
Las Ladies De Polanco: Drunk Women Vs. Mexico City Police
By Alejandra Garza de Gutierrez A little over two weeks ago, two very drunk, very belligerent women made national news here in Mexico. Out for a Saturday night on the town, […]
Police In Puerto Rico Violate Constitution, Other Laws
The police in Puerto Rico engage in a pattern of behavior that not only violates the U.S. Constitution, but other federal laws, according to a new report from the Justice […]
Latinos Targeted In Calling Card Fraud
Ever buy a calling card to phone a loved one south of the border and later felt that the 60 minutes advertised and paid for felt more like 15? Well, […]
