A Deportee’s Story

A Deportee’s Story

NewsTaco December 3, 2014

*We lose so much human context when we argue about immigration only in terms of politics. This is a short piece, but it’s filled with humanity. VL By Sam Quiñones, […]

No, Your Ancestors Didn’t Come Here Legally

NewsTaco December 1, 2014

*Some of you may have seen this over the holiday. But in case you missed it, this is a good counter to the “my grandma came here legally” immigration argument. […]

An attorney speaks to Tijuana deportees

NewsTaco November 26, 2014

*What about the immigrants not covered in the President’s executive action? Sam Quiñones tell us about a group of them in Tijuana. VL By Sam Quiñones, A Reporter’s Blog I […]

Finally, Mr. President, Finally!

NewsTaco November 25, 2014

By Dr. Henry Flores, NewsTaco Don’t you just love it?  President Obama has finally made a definitive statement about immigration and it incensed Republicans.  The president’s position didn’t make everyone […]

The GOP problem? They created their own monster

NewsTaco November 24, 2014

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco In a particular corner of the American political landscape Republicans have every right to be upset. In that corner, tucked between their indignation and disbelief, his […]

For immigrant advocates, both thanks and disappointment flow

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*Arguably, it was DREAMer activism and pressure that forced President Obama’s hand on immigration. So it’s not surprising that a prevalent sentiment among DREAMer ranks is that Mr. Obama took […]

Latinos Find Home Through Photography

NewsTaco November 20, 2014

*A poignant question put to immigrants: *”Why are you always dreaming of going back and not living in the present?” The idea is that the immigrant lives in an imaginary space, […]

White House targets immigration rollout at Latino viewers

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*Things to keep in mind as you read this: Immigration is an issue of national importance, it’s not just a “Latino” issue. Not all Latinos watch Univision. Latinos are just […]

In Border Disaster, Advocates Seek Names of the Dead

NewsTaco November 19, 2014

*From the article: “Nearly 6,000 people have died crossing the southern border into the U.S. since 1998 … ” VL By Amy Roe, New America Media With her daughter missing, […]

Obama Could Announce Immigration Reform Plan by Next Week

NewsTaco November 17, 2014

*I get the feeling that the looming political showdown over immigration is a fabricated story. I’m not saying it’s not going to happen, but I am saying that the drama, […]