The Republican’s Latino Problem

The Republican’s Latino Problem

NewsTaco July 10, 2015

*Aaron Sanchez explores the idea that the Republican “Latino problem” stems from the fact that most Republican Latinos aren’t like the rest of Latinos in the U.S. (I emphasize the […]

Donald Trump, GOP et al v Latinos, et al

NewsTaco July 9, 2015

*Henry Flores says that all Donald Trump did was voice what the “dominant society feels and thinks about Latinos and other people of color.” Donald said what he said because from […]

Donald Trump-Joe Arpaio: part of GOP’s outreach to Latino voters?

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*This is proof of (a) that fact that Trump is cluleless; (b) that fact that Trump is as extreme as he sounds; (c) the fact that Trump is doubling-down on […]

LULAC brings its 86-year battle for equality to Utah

NewsTaco July 7, 2015

By By Brent Wilkes, LULAC In the last two years, there has been a wave of police brutality against people of color. Last month, a 14-year-old girl in McKinney, Texas, was […]

Surprise! Donald Trump is wrong about immigrants and crime

NewsTaco July 3, 2015

*A fresh look at the Donald Trump Mexico-comment story. After two weeks, with the list of companies dumping Trump growing (mattress manufacturer Serta droped Trump yesterday) and the commentary and […]

Obama on U.S. Embassy in Cuba: ‘This Is What Change Looks Like’

NewsTaco July 1, 2015

*The Republican majority in Congress is not interested in normalizing relations with Cuba.  There is no interest among the Congressional GOP to approve funding for the embassy (no money is […]

On climate change, Hispanic Catholics hear pope’s message – and it’s personal

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*When it comes to the Pope’s messages on climate justice and his call for a phase-out of fossil fuels to protect the poor, the important question is whether Francis can make […]

Fading American Dream for Texas Latinos

NewsTaco June 30, 2015

By Juan H. Flores and Dr. Rogelio Saenz, NewsTaco The American Dream is fading for many Latino families today and for their children tomorrow.  This is especially true in Texas where […]

Expect immigration reform to be next

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*Hopeful thinking in the momentum of Obamacare and same-sex marriage.  Barreto says it’s possible as part of an overall progressive shift. VL By Matt Barreto, New York Times [tweet_dis]Public opinion […]

Pivotal San Bernardino case fought discrimination against Latinos

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*Every once in a while relevant history bubbles to the top of some mainstream media publication, somewhere. It’s important history that is often relegated to a shelf, where it gathers […]