‘Politically Correct’: The Phrase Has Gone From Wisdom To Weapon

‘Politically Correct’: The Phrase Has Gone From Wisdom To Weapon

NewsTaco January 3, 2017

*I’ve been thinking about this a lot since the start of the presidential election. And yes, the term “politically correct” has been weaponized and diverts important issues to banal arguments. […]

Lack of Latino Nominees in Trump’s Cabinet Is Not Surprising

NewsTaco January 2, 2017

*There are two Latinos, Dr. Elsa Murano and Abel Maldonado who are said to be in the running for Secretary of Agriculture. But Trump’s own Ag advisory council wants a farmer […]

The Top 5 Global Events That Shaped 2016

NewsTaco December 28, 2016

*A quick read to wrap the year. It’s a small world. VL By Stratfor  (2 minute read) This year proved to be a particularly interesting one on the geopolitical stage. Although […]

Latino-Heavy California becomes heart of anti-Trump resistance

NewsTaco December 23, 2016

*The legal battles will be led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. VL By Rafael Bernal, The Hill (4 minute read)  California’s political leaders are gearing up to lead progressive […]

A Latina is in contention to be Trump Secretary of Agriculture

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*Elsa Murano, 57, is a former undersecretary of Agriculture. The Cuban-born Texan is a former President of Texas A&M University. VL By Chris Clayton, The Progressive Farmer (3 minute read) […]

The Trump Latino cabinet watch is ongoing

NewsTaco December 22, 2016

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco So far, still nothing. There have been sightings, though. Politico reports that “On Monday, Trump met with Luis Quinones, a member of his Hispanic Advisory Council […]

President-Elect Donald J. Trump Appoints Dr. Peter Navarro to Head the White House National Trade Council

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*It’s a Latino appointment, but it’s not a cabinet position. VL By Margot Roosevelt, Orange County Register (2.5 minute read)  Peter Navarro, a UC Irvine business professor who became one […]

Jovita Carranza in mix to be Trump’s U.S. trade rep

NewsTaco December 21, 2016

*There’s one! Maybe. Former Postal Service Administrator and former Deputy Director of the Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza met with Donald Trump for 11 minutes yesterday. The speculation is that […]

Lack of Latinos in Trump Presidential Cabinet Would Mark Alarming and Historic Step Backwards for Nation

NewsTaco December 20, 2016

*”At least one Latino has served in a presidential cabinet position since 1988, including a total of three during President George W. Bush’s two terms in office”  -NALEO NALEO PRESS RELEASE […]

Latinos stand with Democrats, and will shape nation’s political future

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* I’m going to hold my judgement of the Democratic Party until I see some change. Remember the GOP “autopsy?” The one that said they needed to be more inclusive, […]