By W.J. HENNIGAN Cronkite News Service NOGALES, Mexico — It is often said that when the U.S economy sneezes, the Mexican economy catches a cold. But these days, Mexico is more likely to be diagnosed with pneumonia than a…
LatinaLista — We know we’re a nation of gordos (fatties). And most of us are willing to take personal responsibility for the poor lifestyle choices we’ve made that have gotten us to the point where we tip the scales….
By Johnny Hernandez It is a protection plan that some of the development communities of northern Bexar County are not exactly in love with, but one with which they are willing to comply. Earlier this week, City Council approved…
LatinaLista — The Associated Press reports that Mexico has passed a new law that makes it legal for people to be in possession of small amounts of drugs: marijuana – 5 grams (about 4 joints); cocaine – 1/2 a…
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon Veronica Valadez has been recognized as an Emerging Artist of the City of Ventura 2009 Mayor’s Arts Awards, but to her this distinction has many meanings… LatinaLista — Art has many faces; one of them is…
When it comes to sharing stories of family experiences, there isn’t a Latino family who hasn’t had at one time or another sat mesmerized listening to abuela or tio relive memories that are either funny, sad or scary —…
LatinaLista — In borrowing a line used by Dem. Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank at a recent town hall meeting on health-care reform, “What planet do those Latinos live on who believe there is no health-care crisis?” Rep. Barney Frank…
LatinaLista — It doesn’t matter what side of the political aisle you shout from, an uniting fact is an appreciation of the men and women who serve in our nation’s military. Those soldiers who are dispatched to the Middle…
LatinaLista — Recently, the Latino Policy Coalition conducted a nationwide poll of 1,000 Latino registered voters in 23 states and discovered something that should put to rest any political pundit and Republican politician who think Republicans can continue with…
LatinaLista — While volunteering is always good for the soul, not to mention the community, it’s now also good for a free or discounted night at a posh hotel. Sage Hospitality is the mother company of such fine hotels…
LatinaLista — There’s a difference between health-care and health-care coverage. One is the act of receiving health-care. The other is the act of paying for a policy and/or entitled to coverage for impending health issues. Some of these vocal…
LatinaLista — In a move that I can only characterize as “odd,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to amp up their PR when it comes to border security by creating their own social network. Visit Our…
LatinaLista — If it weren’t for Latinos, the nation’s Roman Catholic Church might not have a future. As we recently reported, Latinos now comprise the largest majority of the ethnic groups studying for religious vocations. Thousands of Catholics listened…
LatinaLista — August 26, 2009 is the 89th anniversary of women getting the right to vote. Otherwise, known as the 19th Amendment. To celebrate this very important democratic milestone in our nation’s history, HerStory Scrapbook compiled over 900 links…
LatinaLista — First, there was Benita. Then came Walter. After that, Taha. Now, it’s Herta. These are the names of young people who faced deportation from the Department of Homeland Security because their parents brought them to live in…
LatinaLista — Ever since the Republicans chose to ridicule Sotomayor for her usage of the words “wise Latina” in a speech she gave, it has become the battle cry and impetus for countless “wise Latina” groups to be formed,…
LatinaLista — Ever since last week’s Senate vote for Sotomayor, where only 9 Republican Senators — 4 of which will be retiring at the end of 2010 –, articles, blog posts and cable news shows have been talking about…
LatinaLista — There has been ongoing debate for years about the merits of breastfeeding. Everything from whether or not it’s beneficial for the baby to the ethics of breastfeeding in public, the topic always stirs passionate debate. Well, it…
LatinaLista — Each year, hundreds of people get together to share and learn how to better use social media and technology to influence the national dialogue. The annual convention is called Netroots Nation (NN). Netroots Nation amplifies progressive voices…
LatinaLista — In yesterday’s Latina Lista post recounting how prisons are the breeding grounds for new tensions arising between blacks and Latinos, one faithful reader, Efren Paredes, Jr., who has been behind bars since the age of 15, in…
LatinaLista — The issue of tensions existing between blacks and Latinos, in this day and age, has always been quickly pooh-poohed. The consensual feeling is that both communities have reached the heights of education, political sophistication and cooperation that…
LatinaLista — A new study titled Study of Recent Vocations to Religious Life reports that among the “religious-in-training” the majority are Latino. The new members’ total is likely higher than the 4,000 surveyed, as some religious institutes did not…
Professional symphony music conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega shares her love of classical music with families and Latino communities through programs and concerts that bring classical music “home.” LatinaLista — When most young girls dream of a…
LatinaLista — For those of us who advocate the government get started on reforming the nation’s immigration system, President Obama’s announcement that he’s pushing back the issue on his agenda until other priorities, like health care, get resolved are…
LatinaLista — Remember a few years ago when the mainstream television networks wanted to capitalize on the popularity of telenovelas? They created their own telenovelas and even developed a dedicated channel, MyNetworkTV, to telenovelas. What happened? They all flopped….
