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The Politics of the 2020 Census (OPINION)
The citizenship question is another effort to slow the Latino population engine and forestall the demographic reality.
Organizations File Lawsuit Against US Department of the Treasury for Withholding Information Related to the Fiscal Control Board
Plaintiffs filed their original request for information in 2017, stating the Department of the Treasury breached its legal obligation by not responding timely to a FOIA request, despite having admitted that it has located the documents.
Rep. Soto’s Venezuela TPS Act Passes House Judiciary Committee
H.R. 549 designates Venezuelan nationals as eligible for Temporary Protected Status
Julián Castro Tells Seth Meyers That Democrats Should Have Acted on Immigration Reform in 2009–2010 (OPINION)
“We’re not going to wait this time,” the presidential candidate said.
National Latino Commission on Census 2020 Raise Concerns Over Citizenship Question
“The 2020 Census will take place at a time of heightened fear given the political climate that we find ourselves in. A population undercount undermines all of that”
NHMC Statement: CBS News Overhaul Excludes Latinos in Major Anchor and Correspondent Roles
“The new CBS team has the qualifications and experience to do an outstanding job for CBS. But our community is tired of being absent in the national consciousness and now absent in the consciousness of a national news network,” Alex Nogales said.
Nike Pulls Puerto Rico Themed Air Force 1 Following Controversy of Panamanian Design Plagiarism
The company announced that they were pulling the design following claims of cultural appropriation and plagiarism of the indigenous “Mola” design from Panama.
Author Elizabeth Acevedo Spills Some Truths About the Stigma of Latina Teen Pregnancy in Book Interview
“I remember when I was growing up, the statistic was like one in two Latinas will be pregnant by the time they’re 21. Right? It was like this massive statistic,” she said. “That’s changed. The stigma has not changed.”
Lila Downs on Her New Album ‘Al Chile,’ Social Justice and Staying True to Her Message
The project balances joy, fiestas, and pain.
OAS Demands Nicaragua Release All Political Prisoners by June 18
The special session took place at the OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., following the murder of Nicaragua-American activist Eddy Monte on May 17.
Digging Deeper Into #WomensVote100 and the Barriers Women of Color Face in Government
As we raise up the opportunity women have to participate in democracy, we must highlight the barriers that women in government still face today, especially women of color.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Condemns Pattern of Migrant Children Deaths in DHS Custody, Calls for Investigation and Oversight
“That’s why the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has called for a Congressional and Department of Justice investigation on the death of migrant children over the last six months,” Congressman Joaquin Castro said.
NYC Doctors Stand With Undocumented Community Following Latest Migrant Death at Border (OPINION)
“History will remember how we treat these vulnerable families in their greatest time of need, and I urge our government officials to act with compassion and care,” Dr. Ramón Tallaj of SOMOS said.
Fifth Guatemalan Youth Dies Under CBP Custody in Last Six Months
After spending five days at a CBP detention facility in the neighboring town of McAllen, Texas, Carlos Gregorio Hernández Vásquez passed away after reportedly falling ill with influenza A.
In Chile, Case of Two Professors Facing Discrimination for Speaking Out on #MeToo Causes Stir in Academia
Once Dr. Karina Bravo began to speak out about the workplace harassment that she was experiencing, the respect and accolades quickly began to wane.
A Day in a Venezuelan Chavista Stronghold: Communal Resistance in Caracas (OPINION)
The presence of the organization can be felt as soon as you enter the neighborhood, where you can see a banner in a tall arch that reads: “Welcome. Socialist Commune El Panal 2021.”
Long Considered a High Honor, the Valedictorian Tradition Faces an Uncertain Future
Earlier this year, Natalie Ramos, a graduating senior in Vallejo, California, protested on social media when she was told she would have to share the valedictorian honor with nine other students.
Misreading the Story of Climate Change and the Maya
While Earth has not been this warm in human history, we can learn about coping with climate change by looking to the Classic Maya civilization.
A Latino Rebels Song Pick: ‘Una Vuelta Más’ by Austin Band Como Las Movies
A band for the world we grew up in.
Colombia: US Meddling, Travel Visas and the Peace Accord (OPINION)
The latest act in the drama that pits U.S. interests against its traditional allies is playing out in Colombia.