Latino millennials become a political force to reckon with
Latino millennials become a political force to reckon with
*These kids are changing the face of politics. Just like the boomers did in their time (and continue to do today, changing healthcare, retirement …). Their influence is just beginning […]
Fiery Texas Anti-Immigration Candidate Dan Patrick Wants To Appeal To Latinos
*If you’re outside of Texas and you don’t know who Dan Patrick is, think Pete Wilson, from California, and put the Tea Party behind him. Patrick has called the undocumented […]
Indigenous Texans Want UN Support Against Border Fence
*This is important for many reasons, especially if you’re a border Latino. Many of the Chicanos of the Southwest are the present-day Apaches, Comanches, Lipanes, etc … It’s a matter […]
What Both Parties Don’t Get About Hispanics
*Why is it that when non-Latino writers explain Latinos it carries more weight than if a Latino writer did it? It’s a rhetorical question, Latinos understand why. I admire the […]
Anchor with attitude: Jorge Ramos fights for immigration reform
*This article has been getting a lot of attention lately, but possibly for the wrong reason. Aside from highlighting Jorge Ramos’ now famous confrontation with John Boehner (which I think […]
Latino: Use only when it’s politically convenient?
*Great question! This is what happens when the theory of identity runs into the reality of politics. What makes a Latino politician? Culture alone, or advocacy? It’s interesting to see […]
Who placed more Latinos in Cabinet positions: Obama, Bush or Clinton?
*It’s always good to be armed with correct information. There’s a deep discussion among Latinos about what and how much President Obama has done for Latinos. It should be a […]
Inquiry hasn’t slowed Hilda Solis’ run for L.A. County supervisor
*For those of you outside of California who were wondering what had happened to former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, here’s a catch-you-up: She’s running for LA County Supervisor. For […]
Here’s a “Hispanic Type”
*I read this heartfelt post last week. It’s a relatively small incident in a relatively small neighborhood in Rhode Island. Whenever I see people flag dog-whistle prejudice I’ll do my […]
Republican Latino Assemblyman Denied Entry to CA Latino Legislative Caucus
*This brings up a question that’s central to Latino politics. Granted, there are probably layers of buried muck and landmines under this story, but a Latino political organization that claims […]
