2 New Latino Congressional Seats Suggested In Texas
2 New Latino Congressional Seats Suggested In Texas
A group of Latino advocacy organizations in Texas have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to redistricting in the state. Calling themselves the Texas Latino Redistricting Task […]
Resignation Campaign For “Shoot Immigrants From Helicopters” Politico Continues
Kansas Rep. Virgil Peck is the politician who suggested a good way to deal with immigrants would be to shoot them from helicopters like hogs. We reported the story when […]
Why I Always Have To Make Everything About Race
As a Latina who not only was raised to be aware of these issues, but who’s studied in them in school and written about them professionally for several years, I […]
News Taco To Go: Govt Shutdown, Japan Earthquake, Oil Prices And More
The government looks to be heading towards a shutdown without a budget deal before midnight; the sad things is most of the reason is not monetary, but partisan. Three more […]
Brisenia Flores Killer Sentenced To Death
Jason Bush, 36, shot Brisenia Flores, 9, in the face, killing her. For this crime, and that of killing Brisenia’s father Raúl in an equally brutal fashion, Bush was sentenced […]
News Taco To Go: Beer, Budget, Brisenia Flores And More
The Republicans in the House are seeking a 1-week extension to come to a budget deal after not coming to agreement with Democrats last night; about 800,000 federal workers would […]
4 Ways To Support Interracial Couples
If you’re reading this article, you probably have a family member, friend or co-worker that’s in an interracial relationship. You’ve seen them struggling with negative criticism and you want to […]
Latinos Earn Less Than Whites, African-Americans
A recent report by the Department of Labor released last week found that Hispanics earn less than whites or African Americans. Last week, La Plaza reported on some of the key […]
News Taco To Go: Pigs Feet, Bad Storms, Border Violence, Radiation And More
New York Rep. Peter King – R was sent a bloody pig’s foot with a note containing anti-Semitic sayings yesterday. He’s the same guy who went on a witch hunt for […]
Fun Is Hiring An Illegal Immigrant
By Melissa del Bosque D magazine, the glossy Dallas lifestyle magazine, just published a list of 52 must-do items in its new issue that are “essential experiences” before one can become […]