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Journalist Sam Quinones is on a Mission to Photograph Every Mural of La Virgen de Guadalupe In LA
*Sam Quiñoes has been making pictures of Virgen de Guadalupe murals in Los Angeles since 2010. He does it on his spare time and has lost count of the mural […]
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Javier Valdez – A Month Ago
*NewsTaco publishes this piece by Sam Quiñones as part of a binational effort to keep attention focused on the murder of Mexican journalist Javier Valdez. VL By Sam Quiñones, A […]
Donald Trump Is the Opportunity Mexico Has Been Waiting for
*Why you should read this: Because Sam Quiñones, also a NewsTaco contributor, explains why Trump may end up being a good thing for Mexico’s political maturity. VL By Sam Quiñones, […]
Tijuana, cops, & why people leave Mexico
*It’s a true, tough question. Mexicans are incensed at the thought of a Trump wall. But, why are so many of them willing to risk their lives to leave? VL […]
What the Orlando Killer Was Thinking
*Reflections from a reporter who has covered seven mass murders. SQ By Sam Quiñones, A Reporter’s Blog (4 minute read) Among the healthiest things you learn as a journalist is that […]
Adios Underworld Pioneer Sana Ojeda – I think
*Sam Quiñones always writes fascinating stuff. This time he tells us the latest about California’s Latino criminal underground. The history of California’s criminal groups is a part of the history […]
L.A. Murder – Not The Real Story Any More
**Some reassuring news hidden behind Los Angeles murder stats. Context makes the difference in urban settings, along the border, anywhere that numbers are used to paint pictures. VL By Sam […]
In San Bernardino: A womb provides the perfect cover
*Sam Quiñones sounds off on the San Bernardino killings, terrorism, gun laws and fanaticism, then he parallels them to L.A Street gangs, dope addicts and an ominous tale by Dostoyevsky. […]
Eleuterio Cruz – RIP
*This is a wonderful lunchtime read. Sam Quiñones tells us about a small group of village men who carved a 5 mile road from a mountainside in Mexico, volunteering the […]