Hector Luis Alamo
For Hillary, the Less Latinos Know, the Better
Hillary Clinton is hawkish on immigration and Latin America. But will Latino voters care?
Hurricane Sam
In Honduras, Cuba is proving to be the antidote to years of U.S. policies.
The People of Puerto Rico Are Marching
A centuries-long battle has raged over the future of Puerto Rico, and now is as good a time as any to choose sides.
Keep Calm and Vote
Why Latinos should be more afraid of their sleeping giant than of big bad Trump.
Keep Your Inner Werebigot at Bay: Don’t Dress Up as a ‘Mexican’
The Univ. of Louisville’s president is forced to apology after his inner werebigot was revealed when he dressed up as a “Mexican.”
Marco Rubio is a Hypocrite (or Just Another Latino Republican)
The senator from Florida, like many Latino Republicans, opposes the same programs that helped him and his family succeed.
Always Quoted, Never Read
A review of ‘José Martí: A Revolutionary Life,’ the latest biography of the 19th-century Cuban writer and revolutionary by Alfred J. López.
Democracy Is Dead in Guatemala
The election of military-backed conservative comedian Jimmy Morales as president of Guatemala proves the system of corruption is alive and kicking.
The Time Congress Almost Passed Immigration Reform
‘Immigration Battle’ details how a bipartisan push to pass reform almost reached a deal — before it collapsed in June 2014.
How Puerto Ricans Are ‘Born Losers’
When Puerto Rico’s chief economist calls Puerto Ricans who oppose the island’s policies “born losers,” he has a point — though it isn’t the one he was trying to make.
Citizens of Texas v. State of Texas
By allowing Texas officials to continue denying birth certificates to the U.S.-born children of undocumented parents, a federal judge places the rights of the state over the rights of citizens.
I Should Be in Puerto Rico
If colonialism finally wins in Puerto Rico, it’ll be because the United States succeeded in getting rid of all the Puerto Ricans.
Vota! Is the App That Helps Get Out the Vote
Want to make sure your friends and family members are not only registered to vote but actually get to the polling place on Election Day? Now there’s an app for that.
What We Owe Columbus (And What We Don’t)
By still celebrating Columbus Day, we focus our reverence on the wrong people and actions. October 12 belongs not to the conquistadors, but to the people of the Americas.
Brown Lives (Now) Matter
The National Council of La Raza is finally taking on the issue of police brutality against Latinos. What took them so long, and how serious are they?
Scheming in Cuban
An exposé on how Cuban immigrants are gaming the U.S. welfare system also reveals that life under socialism is not nearly as bad as the Cuba lobby would have us believe.
Meet LAK6, the Newest Latina Superhero by Darryl Makes Comics
DMC editor-in-chief Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez discusses their latest crime fighter, and why it’s important for kids of color to see themselves reflected in comics.
It Isn’t Fun When People Can’t Name Latino Celebrities (VIDEO)
In a game dubbed “LaTina Fey,” the comedian and writer only manages to name eight Latino performers.
One Year Later, What Really Happened in Iguala (VIDEO)
The real, unofficial story of what happened to 43 students who went missing in Iguala, Mexico on September 26, 2014
At Least the Acting and Storytelling in ‘Narcos’ Rings True
Strong acting and storytelling in Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ make it a must-watch show — no matter how the characters sound
When Republicans Tried to Look Soft on Immigration (VIDEO)
A 1980 video of Reagan and Bush debating immigration illustrates just how much the GOP has changed