Well, the Trump administration’s efforts to halt immigration into the country is seeing the fruits of their labor — to the detriment of cities; Academics admit American society teaches everyone to be a racist. The good news is we…
Though Trump was soundly slapped back for suggesting a delay for the November vote, the fact remains he is in deep political trouble and knows it. So why does his base continue to think he’s the “savior” of the…
Coronavirus cases keep rising and the GOP keeps pushing for life to get back to pre-pandemic levels. However, the only way we can do that is for an effective vaccine. Today is the start of the biggest COVID-19 study…
#FindVanessaGuillen: It was heralded as Trump’s triumphant return to the campaign trail but Saturday night’s Tulsa rally was anything but what was expected by Trump. Trump expected to see a million of his most deluded admirers and he got…
For some, racism is a tangible reality. For others, it’s a nebulous concept. It depends on your personal experience, circle of friends, attitude towards diversity and inclusion, among other factors, that dictate whether or not you believe racism is…
Initial rumor is that the Supreme Court will side with Trump and end DACA. Will Trump use DACA recipients as pawns to get the immigration deal he needs to quell his base? Police reform isn’t just on the minds…
In a country where progress was being made in living with our diversity, Trump’s election set the country on a backward spiral. In some cases, it can be argued that Trump, his administration and his followers are attempting to…
Is this the calm before the storm? States like Florida and Georgia aren’t experiencing the devastating spikes in coronavirus cases as predicted – yet. Scientists say the US has a limited window to prepare for the next wave that…
Studies show that Latinos are among those disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 economic shutdown. Yet, there are rights and resources laid off Latinos should know about; New healthcare study found Latinos have had something in particular happen to them…
A new week brings news that Congress is closer to passing a follow-up stimulus bill to help small businesses. Yet, Politico reports that the White House is still fumbling over how to cover virus treatment for the uninsured; Another…
Though we’re in self-isolation, many of us are thinking about Easter. In honor of this weekend, we’re serving up a basket of a dozen different headlines that touch on various issues, such as: Looking for Lysol? Here’s when we…
The only good thing coming from Washington these days is the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed last night. Unfortunately, the information Trump personally delivers at his daily virus briefings is so clouded in aspirational exaggeration and outright lies…
All signs point towards it being just a matter of time when the rest of US(us) join California, Italy, Spain, etc. in not being allowed to leave our homes. That’s why any help coping with sheltering at home should…
Overnight, Trump ordered the assassination of a top-ranking Iranian general. By all accounts, this man was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans and others but analysts say, unless Trump has a strategy going forward, this could be…
Today, be a witness to history and watch the House as they vote on impeachment against Trump. The Senate may not support their colleagues but the people can show we do! There’s good news for Latinos in 2020 –…
This morning, we sadly learn of the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings. He was a familiar face leading the fight to make Trump accountable for his words and actions. Rep. Cummings had a historical role in our nation’s history,…
By Johanna Mendelson Forman The Conversation Latin America’s economy has grown enormously over the past two decades. However, unemployment in the region still hovers at 8 percent, double that of the United States. Youth joblessness is even higher –…
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Female presidents don’t always help women while in office, study in Latin America finds
Mar 14, 2018, 2:45 PM 0
By Merike Blofield, Christina Ewig & Jennifer M. Piscopo The Conversation When Michelle Bachelet steps down as Chile’s president on March 11, she will bring to a close not just her own administration but also an era of female…
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Would impeaching Trump restore the rule of law? Lessons from Latin America
Jul 13, 2017, 6:22 AM 0
By Rachel E. Bowen The Conversation Some Americans and members of Congress have called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. What happens after a president is impeached? The vice president would take his place, but other parts of the…
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Latin America Continues Climate Action Despite Trump
Jun 5, 2017, 2:54 PM 0
By Amanda Maxwell LatinaLista Although President Trump has announced his plan to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, Latin American countries are taking no heed. Trump’s reckless decision may hold America back, but Latin America…
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Trump Administration Could Target Central American Teens
Mar 6, 2017, 10:26 AM 0
By Zach Williams Juvenile Justice Information Exchange NEW YORK — After 18 days on a bus to the Mexican city of Reynosa, five days walking through the desert to Texas and two months living in Long Island, the fate…
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Guest Voz: Many in Latin America no entiende U.S.’s hang-ups about gender roles
Dec 7, 2016, 3:40 PM 0
By Deborah Charnes LatinaLista NICARAGUA — I’m in a shared taxi in Nicaragua. Next to me is a matronly lady. Up front, sit our middle-aged driver and another man in his 60s. I broach the subject of same-sex marriages….
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Guest Voz: Shock and fear hang over Americans abroad expecting different political outcome
Nov 9, 2016, 10:06 AM 0
By Deborah Charnes LatinaLista SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA — It’s 4 a.m. I awake with the roosters. Reach for my smart phone. Tap into the live Election Tracker. Many emotions pass through me. Bottom line, I’m ashamed to…
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How US policy in Honduras set the stage for today’s mass migration
Nov 3, 2016, 9:45 AM 0
By Joseph Nevins The Conversation Central American migrants – particularly unaccompanied minors – are again crossing the U.S.-Mexico boundary in large numbers. In 2014, more than 68,000 unaccompanied Central American childrenwere apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico boundary. This year so far there…
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Beyond the Wall: What ‘America First’ Would Mean for Latin America
Nov 2, 2016, 1:36 PM 0
By Brandon Capece Council on Hemispheric Affairs “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you…They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs….
