Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide
Pawlenty Set To Take Anti-Latino Policies Nationwide
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]