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Poll shows Texas Dem Castro leading Cruz

NewsTaco April 19, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because the race for the Texas senate seat is going to be hard-fought. Because the poll is out and the frontrunner hasn’t announced his candidacy […]

Border Wall Could Leave Some Americans on ‘Mexican Side’

NewsTaco April 18, 2017

Meet Jolt, the Latino Organization Aiming to Shake up Texas Politics

NewsTaco April 13, 2017

Ahn and Gomez appear headed to a runoff in L.A.’s congressional race

NewsTaco April 5, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because the election to replace Xavier Becerra has national potitcal implications. VL Do you like stories that reflect authentic Latino life in the U.S.?  Be […]

Slew of Latinos Running in California US House Race Bucking Norms

NewsTaco April 4, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because whenever the word “slew” is used in politics, it’s got to be interesting. Because California’s 34th congressional district has been a “mata” of Latino […]

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Speaks Out on Latino Identity and Civic Engagement

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*Why you should read this: Because Justice Sotomayor call us out, but does it in an encouraging way. Because she preaches truth: “None of us can afford to be bystanders […]

To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook

NewsTaco March 31, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because it’s official, El Paso’s Congressman, Beto O’Rourke announced his candidacy to unseat Senator Ted Cruz in 2018. VL By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune […]