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Latino September 23, 2023

US Latinos who speak little or no Spanish shamed by others: survey

More than half of U.S. Latinos who speak little or no Spanish have been shamed about it by other Latinos, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

OPINION September 20, 2023

Hispanics are running away from Democrats. Bidenomics is making things even worse

Hispanic Americans are increasingly disenchanted with the Democratic Party and President Biden's leadership. They are finding a welcoming home in the Republican Party. Here's why.

ELECTIONS July 13, 2023

Republicans made huge gains with Hispanic, Asian, young voters in last election as Democrats faltered: Report

A new post-election analysis from the Pew Research Center found Republicans made large gains among a number of demographics during the 2022 midterm elections.

Media June 29, 2023

Connecticut rejects 'Latinx,' adds 'Latine' to list of acceptable terms for Latinos in official documents

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that clarified that “Latine" can be used as a term for Latin Americans in official government forms and communications.

Democrats June 23, 2023

Democrats lose support from Latinos as 1 in 3 say neither party cares more about them: poll

A plurality of Latinos in the United States believe "neither" party cares more about their demographic, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll.

Media June 14, 2023

Chuck Todd upset over 'bizarre moment' of Hispanics greeting Trump in Miami: 'A real perversion'

The NBC anchor called some of Trump's support from Cuban refugees 'a real perversion of what the exile community used to fight for'

Washington June 8, 2023

Washington state equity director fired after complaints of racist comments, fat-shaming colleague

Washington state's equity director was fired after facing accusations of bias against certain genders and racist comments toward Mexican and Hispanic employees.

Media April 8, 2023

Original ‘Super Mario Bros’ actor John Leguizamo to boycott reboot because of lack of diversity: ‘Hell no!’

Original Luigi John Leguizamo slams casting in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie': 'They could’ve included a Latin character. Like I was groundbreaking and then they stopped the groundbreaking'

Media March 2, 2023

Latino Democrats support 'Latinx' ban, say it is 'cultural appropriation': ‘Hadn’t heard the word until today'

Some Latino Democrats have joined Republicans in calling for a ban of the term "Latinx" in government documents, claiming it is "cultural appropriation."

Media February 22, 2023

Ethnic studies professor claims rejecting the term Latinx is 'transphobic': 'Perpetuates violence'

San Francisco Chronicle publishes an opinion piece criticizing those who reject the use of the term "LatinX" as being "transphobic" and perpetrating violence against trans people.

Joe Biden February 21, 2023

Biden administration clings to ‘Latinx’ while Hispanic Democrats eye ban

Hispanic Democrats in Connecticut are breaking with the Biden administration by trying to ban the term "Latinx" in government, calling it offensive.