Latinos and the Liberal Establishment: A Short History

Latinos and the Liberal Establishment: A Short History

NewsTaco June 16, 2016

*Seen through the lens of history, the Latino millennial support for Bernie Sanders isn’t hard to understand.  VL By Aaron Sanchez, Commentary & Cuentos (4.5 minute read) In Berkeley, CA in […]

Cruz and Rubio:  Chicanos never dreamed that Latino political ascendency would be like this – or them

NewsTaco March 15, 2016

As Republicans move closer to nominating a presidential candidate, Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida have played prominent roles in the unfolding and sometimes chaotic process. […]

Do Chicanos Have an Inferiority Complex?

Mary Mata February 24, 2014

By Ilan Stavans, The Chronicle of Higher Education  The etymology of Chicano is surrounded in mystery. I’ve seen its roots traced to Nahuatl, specifically to the term Mexica,as the people encountered by Hernán […]

Latino Civil Rights Figures: César Chávez

Mary Mata August 4, 2011

[Editor’s Note: This is the first in a weekly series of Latino civil rights figures and organizations profiles in a partnership between News Taco and Pa’lante Latino.] César Chávez was […]

Party Switching, Racism And South Texas Memories

Mary Mata December 20, 2010

[Editor’s Note: Alfredo Santos is a Texas native and the editor of La Voz newspapers in Austin, Texas and shares his memories of South Texas party switching here.] Aaron Peña’s […]