Latino Rebels
Federal Court Rules Montana Sheriff’s Deputy and Judge Violated Rights of Immigrant by Unlawfully Arresting Him
U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters held that Deputy Skinner and Justice Hernandez did not have any lawful reason to arrest Miguel Reynaga.
Puerto Rico’s Challenges and Solidarity Before and After Hurricane María (VIDEO)
A presentation from Dr. Héctor R. Cordero-Guzmán
Why Are Online Puerto Ricans Losing Their Shit Over the AFTER MARIA Documentary on Netflix?
Who knew that a 37-minute film would generate such intense feelings?
John Leguizamo Talks About His Latest Project, a Musical Comedy Called KISS MY AZTEC!
Latino Rebels Radio: May 28, 2019
Focusing on Southeast Asian Immigration
Latino Rebels Radio: May 26, 2019
Peruvians Create Petition to Stop Construction of Airport Near Machu Picchu
Many archeologists, anthropologists and historians have signed the petition, which already has over 24,000 signatures.
Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló Signs Climate Bill Into Law
“Climate change is real, and it is the biggest threat to our way of life. This is the issue of our generation. The time for discussion is over. Now it’s the time for action,” the said current governor said in a media release.
Rep. Soto’s Venezuela TPS Act Passes House Judiciary Committee
H.R. 549 designates Venezuelan nationals as eligible for Temporary Protected Status
Nike Pulls Puerto Rico Themed Air Force 1 Following Controversy of Panamanian Design Plagiarism
The company announced that they were pulling the design following claims of cultural appropriation and plagiarism of the indigenous “Mola” design from Panama.
Author Elizabeth Acevedo Spills Some Truths About the Stigma of Latina Teen Pregnancy in Book Interview
“I remember when I was growing up, the statistic was like one in two Latinas will be pregnant by the time they’re 21. Right? It was like this massive statistic,” she said. “That’s changed. The stigma has not changed.”
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Condemns Pattern of Migrant Children Deaths in DHS Custody, Calls for Investigation and Oversight
“That’s why the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has called for a Congressional and Department of Justice investigation on the death of migrant children over the last six months,” Congressman Joaquin Castro said.
A Latino Rebels Song Pick: ‘Una Vuelta Más’ by Austin Band Como Las Movies
A band for the world we grew up in.
Undocumented and LGBTQ (Part 3)
Latino Rebels Radio: May 19, 2019
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Response to President Trump’s ‘Immigration Plan’
“I’m glad the White House is finally engaging Congress on the issue of immigration. Unfortunately, the President’s proposal betrays American values,” said Congressman Joaquin Castro, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
PARTY OF FIVE Reboot Will Focus on a Mixed-Status Family After the Pain of Deportation
The new show isn’t afraid to directly tackle a pressing political issue to have more social resonance: family separation.
Why Are There so Many Candidates for President?
I study political parties and their role in electoral politics. And I believe the rise in the number of presidential candidates in recent years results from divisions within the party coalitions and from easier access to vital campaign resources —money and media— that were not present in previous election cycles.
The Real Star of Beto O’Rourke’s Facebook Live Haircut Is His Barber Manuel
This country needs to know more about people like Manuel.
A Bipartisan Senate Letter From 38 Senators Wants to Know Why USCIS Is Facing Long Delays in Processing Immigration Requests
Overall, 19 Republicans signed the letter, along with 19 Democrats.