Did the Private Prison Lobby Kill Immigration Reform?
Did the Private Prison Lobby Kill Immigration Reform?
*The private prison lobby has done a good job of furthering its interests while at the same time staying out of the immigration debate fray. It represents groups that control […]
Arizona to Mexico?
*What if we gave Arizona back to Mexico? It could happen. At least it could in the mind of cartoonist Ward Sutton. This series of hilarious cartoons turns the immigration […]
The Rough Road For Cecilia Muñoz, Defender Of Obama’s Immigration Policy
*One of the most influential Latinas in Washington is stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place. An advocate who must now defend the White House. Sellout? Gladiator? You decide. […]
A rancher on the border of fear and compassion
*A piece about U.S. border security from where it matters most. A rancher in deep South Texas writes about the difficult balance between compassion for immigrants and the fear of […]
GOP on Immigration: Making a Bad Situation Worse and What It Means for November and Beyond
*It’s not only what the GOP doesn’t do on immigration, but also the laws GOPers pass that define their position. They follow their inaction with theater; lack of leadership followed […]
Analysis: Another Missed Chance For GOP To Engage With Latinos
*Stephen Nuño outlines a clear distinction between what the GOP says about reaching out to Latinos and what it does. In that gap, he says, is a missed opportunity. VL […]
First Latina Senate chief of staff banks on Hispanic turnout in CA Congressional race
*Renteria is running in a Latino majority district, but that majority doesn’t translate to votes. Latinos in CA’s 21st congressional district are like Latinos across most of the country, they […]
Sobremesa: A Conversation with Al Kauffman, a front row view of Latino civil rights
Who is Al Kauffman? If you’re not from Texas, or a student of U.S. Latino civil rights, that’s a valid question. I was at one of those fundraising rubber chicken […]
Executive Action on Immigration and Democratic House Incumbents 2014 Prospects
*Rumors are rampant that Pres. Obama will use executive action on immigration next month. What effect will this have on national, mid-term politics? Some polls indicate that the effect will […]
Julián Castro sworn in, spends first day as HUD Secretary
By Ben Lane, Housingwire Julián Castro is no longer the mayor of San Antonio. He is now the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being sworn in on […]
