How to finally increase the Latino vote so we finally make a difference, maybe

How to finally increase the Latino vote so we finally make a difference, maybe

NewsTaco May 18, 2017

*Don’t let the headline fool you. Ray gives us a serious list of specific things that need to be done in order to increase Latino political participation. It boils down […]

What Latino voters care about more than immigration

NewsTaco May 21, 2015

*Latinos lost more wealth and jobs during the meltdown of 2008 and the Great Recession than any other group. Latinos want an opportunity to regain what they lost. VL By […]

US Latino Unemployment Rate Rises in March, More Latinas Unemployed Than Latino Males

NewsTaco April 8, 2015

*Latino unemployment rose to 6.8 percent from February to March. Overall, not good news. But if you’re looking for a silver lining, a year ago the Latino unemployment rate was […]

What is the TPP and how will it affect Latinos?

NewsTaco March 11, 2015

*If you haven’t yet paid attention to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, here are some reasons you should: First, many political, business and international trade relations observers believe it […]

5 Issues Latinos Will Watch In 2015

NewsTaco January 2, 2015

*Good list to kick-start the year. I especially like “politicos in the wings” and “census” … and the fact that immigration isn’t at the top. VL By Suzzane Gamboa, NBC News […]

Latino unemployment stays under 7 percent for third month in a row

NewsTaco December 5, 2014

*Good news on the jobs front. Latino unemployment dropped from 6.8% to 6.6%. It’s still not as good as the overall unemployment rate.  At least it’s moving in the right […]

Reality check on immigration reform

NewsTaco June 10, 2014

*More and more I’m hearing this in conversation among Latinos. Is immigration crowding out other pressing issues? Has immigration come to define Latinos politically? VL By Esther Cepeda, Washington Post […]

Top issue for Hispanics? Hint: It’s not immigration

NewsTaco June 2, 2014

*Not that you’d be able to tell by mainstream media reports and political posturing, not that it’s a big secret to be discovered, it’s something Latinos know too well: the […]

Latinos Less Likely To Get Time Off, Workplace Flexibility

NewsTaco November 21, 2012

By Huffington Post Latino Voices With the holidays just around the corner, most employees are thinking about taking time off work. But for many Latinos, paid leave won’t be an […]

Obama Says His Jobs Plan Will Help Latinos

NewsTaco September 20, 2011

It was bound to happen. Given the political grudge match in Washington; given the lackluster state of the economy; given all the talk of the Latino vote potential; and given […]