Violence

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We Must Remember That The Orlando Shooting Happened At A Gay Club On Latin Night

NewsTaco June 13, 2016

*There is a danger in referring the massacre in Orlando as a random act perpetrated by a deranged individual. This was specific and targeted. VL By Marie Southard Ospina, Bustle […]

What do I say to my young son about Chicago’s gun violence

NewsTaco June 9, 2016

State by State, Communities Push Back Against Voter Restrictions

NewsTaco May 19, 2016

Family Wants Answers After Teen Killed By Texas Police Officer

NewsTaco March 16, 2016

*This has been going on for a couple of days while the media has been mesmerized by the presidential election. An unarmed 16 year-old Latino was killed by an off […]

Stop ignoring the police killings of Latinos

NewsTaco February 11, 2016

*This is a very good read, it delves into the history of police violence against Latinos and the reasons that it doesn’t get the same media attention as police shootings […]

Adios Underworld Pioneer Sana Ojeda – I think

NewsTaco January 21, 2016

*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 […]

Media Should Keep In Mind Importance Of Gun Violence Prevention For Latino Voters

NewsTaco January 6, 2016

*There’s a not-so-obvious upside to the President’s action on gun control, he’s using the bully pulpit to steer attention away from the NRA’s domination of the narrative and the headlines. […]