“Taco Trucks at Every Mosque” Celebrated Latino and Muslim Unity

“Taco Trucks at Every Mosque” Celebrated Latino and Muslim Unity

NewsTaco June 16, 2017

*This is perfect! It should be done everywhere. VL NewsTaco FOOD FRIDAY By Denise de la Cruz, OC Weekly (4 minute read)   Orange County’s Muslim and Latino communities broke […]

How Trump Won: White Working Class Voters Motivated by Fear of Immigrants not Economic Woes

NewsTaco May 11, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because we’ve been saying this all along. Because mainstream media has been excusing political racism. Because ya basta with the whitewash. VL By Jason Le […]

Tijuana, cops, & why people leave Mexico

NewsTaco August 1, 2016

*It’s a true, tough question. Mexicans are incensed at the thought of a Trump wall. But, why are so many of them willing to risk their lives to leave? VL […]

Arturo Sandoval to Be Honored By President Obama

Mary Mata August 9, 2013

By Latinovations President Obama named sixteen people, including Grammy award-winning jazz musician Arturo Sandoval, for the Presidential Medal of Freedom today. Born in Cuba and later defecting to the U.S. […]

The Importance of STEM Education for Latina Mothers

Mary Mata July 15, 2013

By Maria Cardona, Latinovations Like any mother raising two young children, much of my attention is focused on their education with an eye toward their futures and the opportunities they […]

Thomas E. Perez Expected to Face Tough Questions over Past Record

Mary Mata April 18, 2013

By Latinovations During his confirmation hearing today, Secretary of Labor nominee Thomas E. Perez is expected to face tough questions from Republican critics about his tenure as head of the […]

Young Latino Environment Goals for Obama’s (2nd) First 100 Days

Mary Mata February 13, 2013

By Latinovations While watching President Obama’s inauguration speech, Andrea Delgado felt a surge of optimism. Paradoxically, it was one of Obama’s more somber statements that gave her hope: his acknowledgement […]

Latinos in the 113th Congress

Mary Mata January 29, 2013

By Silvia Manzano, Latinovations The 113th Congress includes a record number of thirty-eight Latinos elected officials. These notable numbers have both policy and political implications for the future of Latino […]

How Will The Healthcare Reform Decision Affect Latinos?

NewsTaco March 30, 2012

Whether the U.S Supreme Court will uphold the Healthcare Reform Act or not is something I won’t bother to speculate. There are enough opinions and soothsayers out there to satisfy […]

GOP Primary: The Beginning Of The End Of The Republican Party

Mary Mata February 24, 2012

The current crop of Republican presidential candidates are simply too sad to make fun of. They attack each other over issues or topics that the general public cares little about, […]