Latino Rebels
Lawsuit Alleges ICE, DHS, and Vermont DMV Targeting Immigrant Leaders in Retaliation for Activism
Migrant Justice leaders at risk of deportation for engaging in protected First Amendment activity.
Second-Largest US Private Prison Operator Accused of Illegally Paying Asylum Seekers Just $1 a Day
Groundbreaking class action lawsuit addressing alleged wage theft in immigrant detention centers.
Insured to Profit: Conflicts of Interests in the Career of José Carrión III
As chair of the Oversight Board, Carrión —an insurance executive from the Carrión family banking dynasty— has played a central role in designing and approving policy decisions that prioritize Wall Street profits over the well-being of Puerto Ricans.
And Now a Word From Our New ‘Fans’
Ah, our weekly dose of hate and racism.
A Huge Latino Rebels Congratulations to ‘East WillyB’ on Getting a Shot With a Major TV Network
¡Enhorabuena to a fabulous team!
Making Weed Legal in Mexico?
From NPR
Texas Youth Power Alliance to Register 300,000 Young Voters by 2020
Building the electoral power for young people in Texas to win on the issues that matter to them.
A Huge #NoMames to the MAGA ‘Build the Wall’ Toy Set
Hell to the no.
Are We Finally Seeing the ‘Latino Vote’ Impacting More and More Elections?
Latino Rebels Radio: November 11, 2018
A Bunch of Financial Journalists Decided to Openly Mock Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis in a Tone-Deaf DESPACITO ‘Skit’
“We can help you with your little bankruptcito/we’re the brains, you’re the debtor in ‘el possessionito’”
Race Forward Says Removal of Puerto Rican Protest Art at Conference Is Censorship
“The art that was taken down elevates the plight of people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and the abject and intentionally negligent response by the U.S. government, namely FEMA and the U.S. Military.”
Remember the Republican Legislator Who Called ICE on Protesters? He Lost His Election
Last year, Rinaldi reportedly told two Democratic colleagues during the protest, “Fuck them, I called ICE.”
New Study Says Latino Immigrant Men Drink Less Upon Moving to US
“Researchers were surprised to find that upon moving to the United States, there were decreases in alcohol use in men, with no significant change in women.”
California Teacher Pension Divests From Prison Industry
The vote came after activists pressured CalSTRS to complete a review of their investments during the summer.
NALEO: ‘Strong Latino Voter Turnout Nationwide Helps Latino Candidates Make History in Election 2018’
“Despite being ignored yet again by candidates and campaigns this year, Latino voters stepped up and made their voices heard in Election 2018,” stated Arturo Vargas, NALEO Educational Fund chief executive officer.
NAHJ President Condemns Attack of White House Correspondent Jim Acosta
“The President of the United States is undermining American democracy,” Hugo Balta said.
What the 2018 Midterm Exit Polls Are Saying About Latino Voters and Who They Supported
Yeah, we are not a monolith, and we never were.
Debunking Immigration Myths on Election Day (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: November 6, 2018
NBC and MSNBC Run Racist Trump Political Ad, and THEN the Non-Apology Comes AFTER the Fact
The question still remains: why run the ad in the first place?
The LA Times Endorsement Gaffe… And What About Latinos in the Midterms? (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: November 3, 2018