Obama has few options to protect young immigrants brought to US as children

Obama has few options to protect young immigrants brought to US as children

NewsTaco January 2, 2017

*As far as I’m concerned, they buried the lead in the last paragraph: Obama can pardon the DREAMers, but it won’t do much good. VL By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press […]

Why men of color need to do more than work hard

NewsTaco December 26, 2016

*Hard work is not enough, men of color need to be at the right place at the right time: “They need others to give them access to opportunities.” VL By […]

The US pays a price for keeping immigrants underemployed

NewsTaco December 23, 2016

*Let’s make this part of the conversation before Trump gets into office: “Undocumented workers generate 3% of US GDP, or $5 trillion over 10 years, according to a new analysis […]

Los Angeles Plans $10 Million Immigration Defense Fund

NewsTaco December 20, 2016

*It looks like we’re going to get an interesting start to 2017. VL December 19, 2016 Juliana Rose Pignataro  Displayed with permission from International Business Times Making good on a […]

Hispanic Surnames on the Rise in U.S. as Immigration Surges

NewsTaco December 16, 2016

*Check it out, there are more Garcia’s in the U.S. than there are Miller’s, Davis’s, Wilson’s and Anderson’s. VL By Sam Roberts, New York Times (2.5 minute read)   Taylor and […]

Lives in Limbo

NewsTaco December 15, 2016

*From the article:  “How activism, art and architecture are bringing the shadowy immigrant detention system into clearer view.” VL By Michael Agresta, New America Media (16 minute read)  They hide in […]

Kamala Harris: California will ‘provide national leadership’ on immigration under Trump

NewsTaco December 14, 2016

*The Senator-elect from California says her state must be the voice of leadership on immigration in Washington. VL Hailey BransonPotts Los Angeles Times Displayed with permission from Tribune Content Agency […]

Immigrant Families Benefiting from Home-Sharing Economy, Study Finds

NewsTaco December 12, 2016

*Of course! The immigrant energy is resourceful. In fact, that energy persists in the U.S. Latino community. What’s now called the “shared economy,” as if it were a new thing, […]

Practical Tips: How Undocumented Immigrants Can Prepare For A Trump Presidency

NewsTaco December 1, 2016

*The interesting thing about this article, and others like it, is that three weeks ago we’d never guess that such lists would be needed. VL By Erin N. Marcus, New America […]

Tougher Times For Latino Students? History Says They’ve Never Had It Easy

NewsTaco November 17, 2016

*There’s deep irony in this piece. Latino kids will survive taunts and discrimination in their schools, that’s the good thing. But they’ll survive because it’s not a new thing, they’ve […]