Latino, Asian-American Square Off in California’s U.S. House Race
Latino, Asian-American Square Off in California’s U.S. House Race
*This is today’s big Latino political story. Polls close in Los Angeles at 8pm Pacific Daylight Time. This is going to be a classic voter mobilization race – whoever gets […]
California House race is a test of Latino, Korean influence
*This will be very interesting to watch. This is the race to fill the seat left vacant when Xavier Becerra left congress to become California’s Attorney General. The vote is […]
A fight among Texas legislators, a civil rights budget cut, a US citizen detained by ICE – Is this a “new normal?”
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (4 minute read) A Memorial Day scuffle on the floor of the Texas legislature reminded me of something Mexican Writer Carlos Fuentes is reported to […]
Stand up Texas, and fix redistricting
*What happens in Texas regarding voting district lines could well define what happens to gerrymandering across the country. This is an important case for all voters and candidates. VL By […]
How to finally increase the Latino vote so we finally make a difference, maybe
*Don’t let the headline fool you. Ray gives us a serious list of specific things that need to be done in order to increase Latino political participation. It boils down […]
Willie Velásquez documentary is a lesson for Latinos on the importance of voting
*Why you should read this: Because today is Willie Velasquez day and a quick search of his name turned up no news stories. This piece, by Mercedes Olivera, is from […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ‘sanctuary cities’ ban into law on Facebook Live
*Why you should read this: Because Texas has now morphed into Arizona of 2010. VL By James Barragán, Dallas News (5 minute read) AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has signed […]
Latino Leadership in the Trump Era
*Why you should read this: Because Trump’s Anti-Latino rhetoric is an opportunity for visibility and transformation. Because the transformation must start at the local level. Because the potential for leadership […]
The Forgotten History of Latino Riots
*Why you should red this: Because it’s a conversation we need to have. Because there’s an inner dynamic that pits the “good immigrant” narrative against the perception of Latinos as […]
Ahn and Gomez appear headed to a runoff in L.A.’s congressional race
*Why you should read this: Because the election to replace Xavier Becerra has national potitcal implications. VL Do you like stories that reflect authentic Latino life in the U.S.? Be […]
