Politics
The Greatest Heist: Causes and Solutions for Puerto Rico’s Crisis
End segregation, discrimination and inequality for 3.5 million American citizens who have served the nation well.
Curiosidades y lucha: Una entrevista con Carmen Zuvieta sobre Mijente y Lánzate
Una conversación con la organizadora de la comunidad y activista sobre el lanzamiento de Mijente.
Merry Christmas From the Obama Administration: New Raids of Central American Families to Begin in New Year?
“In FY 2016, we will be challenged again by a variety of factors driving illegal migration to the U.S., mostly from Central America, and we are redoubling our border security efforts now to meet that challenge.”
Clinton Latino Outreach Director Responds to #NotMyAbuela
“Hillary Clinton is a proud grandmother and has spent her entire career fighting for families and children.”
Colonialism Perpetuated Like a Thief in the Night
How U.S. law profits Wall Street in Puerto Rico at the expense of locally owned businesses.
Curiosidades y Lucha: An Interview with Carmen Zuvieta About Mijente’s Lánzate/The Jump Off
A conversation with the community organizer and activist on the launching of Mijente.
A Latin American Struggling in a US Latino Diaspora
What it’s like to be from the outside but now inside and looking back out.
The Miseducation of Miss Puerto Rico
After filmmaker Michael Moore posted a photo of himself in solitarity with the world’s Muslims, Miss Puerto Rico took to Twitter to rant against him, Muslims and declare herself a Trump supporter.
Gutiérrez: ‘I Will Vote Against This Omnibus Budget’ Because It Ignores Puerto Rico
“And I tell every Representative that votes in favor of this budget, you are denying a future for Puerto Rico and you are betraying the people of Puerto Rico.”
Immigrants of America, Rubio and Cruz (Don’t) Feel Your Pain
The experience of a Cuban immigrant is very different than those of others from Latin America.
The Case Against ‘Offensive’
While we’re debating the use of ‘Latinx,’ a note on emotional reasoning, political correctness, microaggressions, and the rest.
Rep. Gutiérrez Endorsement of Hillary Clinton Earns Praise… and Protest
Democratic candidate still facing criticism from immigrant rights community.
Alba’s Edge: A Tapestry of Cultures and World Music
A chat with the Scottish Latin jazz group on how they came to adopt the sounds and rhythms of Latin America.
García Padilla Will Not Run Again for Governor of Puerto Rico
The one-term governor has his hands full with Puerto Rico’s economic crisis.
Trump on Cruz: ‘Not a Lot of Evangelicals Come Out of Cuba’
Memo to Trump: pissing off Cubans is not a good idea.
Martin O’Malley Calls Out Sheriff Joe on Twitter
O’Malley just went after Sheriff Joe.
Dignity for Sale
Donald Trump built a $250 million golf course in Doral, Florida, a heavily Latino city whose mayor recently award Trump its key.
The Unwelcome (and Unacknowledged) Refugees Closer to Home
The U.S. refuses to label Central Americans as refugees because it fails to understand the dangers they face.
Donald Trump Adviser Says Latinos ‘That Don’t Like Trump Aren’t Even Here Legally’
An actual adviser to Donald Trump said this about Latinos: “And that’s OK because the ones that don’t like Trump aren’t even here legally and they can’t vote, so it doesn’t really matter, right?”
Fear and Trembling in Venezuela
The opposition in Venezuela has won a supermajority of seats in the National Assembly, setting the stage for either much needed cooperation or some serious battles.