Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide

Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide

Mary Mata May 23, 2011

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced he would be seeking the Republican nomination for president today, but what he has neglected to say now that he — like any other presidential […]

More Latinos Than Amish In Amish Country

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Here’s a statistic I didn’t see coming. According to a report in Pennlive.com Latinos have surpassed the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which is considered the geographic center of the US Amish culture. […]

Alligators In Border Moats Is Funny Stuff, I Should Know

NewsTaco May 20, 2011

I grew up 2 blocks from the US-Mexico border, on the Mexican side. True story, I was born in Texas so I’m a US citizen, but I lived in Mexico […]

Tennessee School District To Parents: Show Us Your Papers

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There’s a requirement in the Shelby County School District, in Memphis, Tennessee, that says that parents or guardians have to show a driver’s license or government issued ID in order […]

“Anchor Baby” Is Always A Racist Term

Mary Mata May 19, 2011

I know that this latest round of immigration grandstanding isn’t the first time the term “anchor baby” has come into vogue. But as a woman, it’s the first time I’ve […]

Arnold’s Telenovela Plot Line Less Fun In Real Life

Mary Mata May 18, 2011

I remember back when I first started joining my tías in watching telenovelas, the main character was one of those ever-pure types who somehow manages not to consummate her marriage […]

Georgia Cops Go “Hispanic Hunting” With New Law

Mary Mata May 17, 2011

Now that Georgia’s House Bill 87 has become law, Latino leaders in that state are bracing themselves for an onslaught of anti-Latino behavior and profiling. News Taco spoke to Jerry […]

Third Suspect In Brisenia Flores Murder to Be Tried

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The last of the three defendants charged in the murder of nine-year-old Brisenia Flores  is scheduled to go to trial on June 1st. But the defendant’s lawyers have filed motions […]

Carlos Santana: Shame On You Georgia And Arizona

NewsTaco May 16, 2011

What do you do if you’re an iconic rock star and have the attention of a filled-to-capacity baseball park where you’re being honored with a “Beacon of change” award? If […]

Lamar Smith, You Are Wrong On Immigration And The Dream Act

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By Lionel Sosa Lamar, where did you go wrong? You were such a sensitive fellow when we worked together 30 years ago. You’ve always been an anti-immigration advocate but as […]