The Sadness of The Border Wall
The Sadness of The Border Wall
*Why you should read this: Because these words and pictures are so truthful that they’re a good reason to invest your time on them. Because we need more stories that […]
To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook
*Why you should read this: Because it’s official, El Paso’s Congressman, Beto O’Rourke announced his candidacy to unseat Senator Ted Cruz in 2018. VL By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune […]
Trump doesn’t get that sanctuary cities are about providing public safety
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1.5 minute read) There’s a good editorial in the Chicago Tribune that takes Trump’s immigration plan to task. “Can President Donald Trump make America safer by taking money […]
Building a #Resistencia Movement: A Conversation on How to Channel Activism Into Policy
*Why you should read this: Because you shouldn’t let frustration set-in without finding out what you can do. Because this is a thoughtful and practical list of actions you can […]
Plaintiffs Want Texas Congressional Districts Redrawn for 2018
*Why you should read this: Because this is huge! Because this could represent a crack in the GOP gerrymendered stronghold in staunch-red Texas. Because it may be the path to […]
Border apprehensions are down, but White House boasts may be empty chest thumping
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (3.5 minute read) found two stories this morning that are at odds with each other, or better said, they’re two different sides of the same […]
Latino voters will reshape American politics as we know it — and here’s the proof
*The problem isn’t the proof in an article, it’s the proof of past performance. This past election solidified the idea that Latinos don’t vote. VL By Sean McElwee and Spencer Piston, […]
A Latino head of the DNC would be historic – and it’s about time
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2 minute read) Word from Washington and reported in the New York Times say that Labor Secretary Thomas Perez “has told three senior Democrats that he […]
Santa Fe mayor also considering running for governor
*Sources confirm that Javier Gonzales is in fact running for Governor of New Mexico. The news was confirmed this morning. VL By Heath Haussamen, NMPolitics.net Add Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales to […]
The U.S. Congress and the Soft Bigotry Against Latino Chiefs of Staff
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco I want to draw a contrast between a headline and a reality. First the headline: Will Trump appoint any Hispanics to his Cabinet? It comes from […]
