Nashville Immigrants Too Scared to Call the Police

Nashville Immigrants Too Scared to Call the Police

NewsTaco May 20, 2014

*These human stories clarify so many of the falsehoods and spotlight the needs in the immigration debate. VL By Amy Braunschweiger, New America Media NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For years Claudia lived […]

Debate On Legalizing Undocumented Immigrants Who Serve In Military Heats Up

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*The idea is that immigrants who are willing to give their lives for the U.S. deserve special consideration. It’s called the ENLIST Act and it’s being considered as an addendum […]

Ready for Julián?

NewsTaco May 19, 2014

*There’ve been many articles published over the weekend about San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro and his move from the helm of a city to a larger, national stage. All the […]

What you need to know about Julián Castro, the likely next head of HUD

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*It’s interesting to see what non-Latino, mainstream media is saying about Julián Castro. It reads like a dossier for the uninitiated, and across the country there are many. This is […]

Jeb Bush Friends Say Whether He’ll Run For President Depends On His Wife, Columba

NewsTaco May 15, 2014

*Who said Latinas don’t influence GOP presidential politics? Apparently there’s at least one Latina who does. VL By Fox News Latino Several years ago, Columba Bush was at a Republican […]

A power struggle in the Latino strongholds of North Philly

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*Pay attention to what’s happening in North Philly. Latinos are rebelling against the political status quo which does little for their interests. But this story isn’t without its share of […]

Despite GOP fears, Tancredo soldiers on

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*How toxic is Tom Tancredo to the Colorado GOP? His anti-immigration rants are so bad that some  high-level Colorado GOPers have asked him privately to drop out of the gubernatorial […]

Here’s Where Republicans Are Winning With Hispanics

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*Here’s an interesting tidbit from this opinion piece: “According to NALEO, Democrats had 115 fewer Hispanic officeholders in 2013 (after a strong Democratic election year) than they did in 2004 […]

Laundromats proposed as immigrant welcome centers

NewsTaco May 14, 2014

*A good idea is spreading. They’ve tried these laundry/welcome centers in NYC with some success. Now they’re doing it in Charlotte. VL By Mark Price, Charlotte Observer The Charlotte City […]

‘White Power’ Signs Aim To Push Hispanics Out Of Denver

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*There’s no need to frame this. This isn’t the subtle, dog whistle racism we see so often now. This is throw-back, blatant racism that isn’t as throw-back as we’d hope. […]