It’s safe to say that the ‘state of immigration’ is in flux. With old Trump-era policies being reinstated by the Biden admin, it signals confusing messages to everyone. What’s not confusing is a recently leaked memo that shows how…
For years, Latinos have been touted as the ‘sleeping giant.’ Our growing numbers have been ‘weaponized’ to threaten politicians and deliver hope to those eager for change in the status quo. Yet, a new analysis reveals that Latinos may…
They say things get better with time. Unfortunately, that may only apply to wine. Nowhere is that more evident than in the climate. Each passing day exposes a progressive decline on Mother Earth. For example, unbelievably, manufacturing plants are…
Intelligence reports warn of migrant caravans forming in countries in Latin America. Their destination is, of course, the US. That could explain the Biden admin’s plan to resurrect a Trump-era policy; Rising grocery prices are ‘eating’ into family budgets….
“If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try, try and try again…” That should be the Dems new tagline when it comes to immigration reform; Guess who is the most vaccinated religious group?; New research shows there’s a simple…
Underscoring just how ‘floppy’ the immigration issue is the latest mandate from DHS. They’re ending workplace raids and shifting focus on the employers. It’s not a new strategy and the bigger question is how long will it last; Puerto…
As gun laws become lax, and practically nonexistent in too many states, there are two clear victims. Each represent our future; 85% of world’s population is grappling with this same dilemma; So what, if the debt ceiling isn’t raised…
We’ve always known social media is not benign. How can it be when humanity is so diverse in opinions, beliefs and intelligence? With the latest Facebook revelation, it’s refreshing to see one Latino organization take a stand; One reporter…
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize is being shared by two career professionals whose job description includes safeguarding democracy; Two headlines highlight the irony that still exists among professional Latinos: Latino businesses rarely receive venture capital and Latino businesses rarely…
Has a tipping point been reached in COVID deaths?; Everyone has their own idea on how to reform immigration. Now, Republican governors throw their ideas into the ring; It may be a stereotype but there’s a reason why Spanish-speakers…
Is student loan forgiveness on the cusp of being reality? If so, it would be a good thing for singles, according to researchers, who find a troubling rising trend among this demographic; Latino filmmakers become first married couple to…
Throughout my career as an opinion writer, I have striven to not favor a particular side but only the argument which produces a fair and equitable solution. It used to be I could do this with such balance that…
At one time, the sole branch of government able to escape, for the most part, the kind of criticism that plummets the poll numbers of the Legislative and Executive branches was the Supreme Court. No more. And depending on…
One of today’s headlines validates the Latino influence on US GDP, without even trying. If only that same influence applied to political clout; New poll shows people overestimate undocumented Latinos. Who’s fault is that?; Climate change is here gente!…
There’s no doubt that authoritarianism is on the rise in the US. It’s supported by white supremacist groups, QAnon followers, etc., and according to a leaked document, the GOP; The Haitian immigrant crisis underscores that countries will soon have…
News headlines offer a peek into the world’s turmoil and discoveries, but too often for some, it’s just too much to consume. So, that’s why celebrating today’s National Coffee Day is especially important. Check out where you can score…
If ever there was a more patient and deserving group waiting for Congress to get its act together and do something right, it’s DREAMers. Now, the Biden admin wants to do something so current DACA recipients no longer have…
No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes but, in my opinion, the # 1 mistake we all make, every minute of the day, is that we don’t think what happens in Congress affects us — if you don’t count…
Usually, I don’t post headlines regarding the ridiculous recounts of the 2020 election but after news that Trump claimed fraud in a couple of the major Democratic counties in Texas and told the TX gov to do a recount,…
No one can deny that the GOP are on a tear. In other words, we have not seen, in recent history, the blatant abuse of legislation on such a large scale to oppress women and people of color. So…
As always, competing news headlines grab their “3 seconds” of readers’ eyes before being relegated to an afterthought. Yet, some deserving news doesn’t even get the courtesy of that much attention. Case in point: The fact that Trump and…
Throughout history, desperate people have been ‘beaten back.’ Sometimes by force, sometimes via government policy, often times by both. The latest example was captured in pictures that involved a border agent, a horse, migrants and horse reins; What’s Dems’…
We’ve all seen the pictures of the thousands of migrants amassed at the US-Mexico border biding their time, remarkably patiently, until they get their turn at pleading their case. To help with the influx, Border Patrol has been having…
Human misery and desperation are escalating across the globe. We have only to turn our attention to the sea of humanity amassing at the Texas/Mexico border. The fact that a good portion of the 10+ thousand people congregating at…
LatinaLista may have taken an involuntary break from the news cycle but it’s clear as we resume today that the news never stops: The Biden admin is throwing a life preserver to Central American minors wanting to come to…
