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¡Viva Obama! ¡Viva Obama!
In Denver, a group of Latino voters show why they may hold the key to power for Democrats in the West.
By Mike Madden Aug 26, 2008
McCain panders on immigration, again McCain panders on immigration, again
Once a moderate on the issue, John McCain needs to tack to the right to mollify his party's base, but also needs to hold on to Latino votes -- so he's tailoring his position to his audience.
Alex Koppelman Jun 23, 2008
Gauging the Latino vote Gauging the Latino vote
Democrats had worried about Barack Obama's appeal to the rapidly expanding demographic, but a recent poll shows he may not have much to worry about.
Alex Koppelman Jun 13, 2008
Viva Hillary Clinton! Viva Hillary Clinton!
Although she won Puerto Rico easily, Clinton seemed to be campaigning in an alternate reality, as hopes for the nomination slipped away.
By Mike Madden Jun 2, 2008
The numbers crunch Hillary in Texas The numbers crunch Hillary in Texas
Late polls show a tight race between Obama and Clinton, but even if Clinton pulls out a popular-vote victory, the delegates will probably go to her opponent.
By Mike Madden Mar 4, 2008
Hillary Clinton, the first Latina in chief? Hillary Clinton, the first Latina in chief?
Clinton's popularity with Latino voters reminds us that people of color do not walk in lock step. There's a lesson here for Obama.
By Richard Rodriguez Feb 9, 2008
The battle for Latino votes in Arizona The battle for Latino votes in Arizona
In a Democratic contest that's still too close to call, Latino votes are critical.
Terry Greene Sterling Feb 5, 2008
The race for California The race for California
Clinton and Obama battle for a mother lode of delegates -- in a state with a nonwhite Latino, Asian, black majority. Who has figured out the electoral math?
By Joan Walsh Feb 5, 2008
Remembrance of tacos past Remembrance of tacos past
I may have grown up to be a foodie, but I still think fondly of Taco Bell and its mushy burritos and fast-food mission facades.
By Mark Dery Sep 5, 2007
Ultimate fiesta Ultimate fiesta
The traditional quinceañera coming-of-age ceremony has mutated into an elaborate spectacle -- supported by a multimillion-dollar industry. But who's going to pay?
By Julia Alvarez Jul 30, 2007
Hitting a wall on immigration Hitting a wall on immigration
A weakened President Bush and a narrowly divided Congress may be about to miss the chance to help solve the dilemma of 12 million illegals in America.
By Walter Shapiro Jun 26, 2007
Is Rush Limbaugh right? Is Rush Limbaugh right?
Could immigration really be the issue that finally cracks the Republican base? It's already making the party's '08 contenders act funny.
By Thomas F. Schaller May 23, 2007
Shades of the reconquista Shades of the reconquista
Hispanics vote for Democrats, and immigration hard-liners lose.
Andrew Leonard Nov 9, 2006
Another early exit for a GOP candidate? Another early exit for a GOP candidate?
Party leaders in Orange County, Calif., want their candidate for Congress to leave the race in the wake of threatening letters to Hispanic voters.
Tim Grieve Oct 19, 2006
The GOP begins to implode The GOP begins to implode
Bush's immigration speech was a desperate attempt to keep his delicate coalition together -- but all it did was accelerate its shattering.
By Sidney Blumenthal May 18, 2006
News "We're here. We're not going anywhere"
Angry, exultant and determined, immigrants took to the streets of San Francisco to protest.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 11, 2006
Morning sex drive Morning sex drive
Talk of "dildos" and "nymphos" raises concern about Spanish-language radio shows.
Lynn Harris Feb 15, 2006
Gulf Coast slaves Gulf Coast slaves
Halliburton and its subcontractors hired hundreds of undocumented Latino workers to clean up after Katrina -- only to mistreat them and throw them out without pay.
By Roberto Lovato Nov 15, 2005
Rebuilding the Big Easy
Latinos confront strained resources and tense race relations as they help clean up New Orleans and other hurricane-ravaged cities.
By Roberto Lovato Oct 19, 2005
No papers, no help
Ignored by federal agencies, thousands of illegal immigrants made homeless by Katrina are struggling to survive.
By Amanda Kludt and Caitlin Miner-Le Grand Sep 19, 2005
What kind of Latino am I? What kind of Latino am I?
I'm a writer who grew up in the suburbs and went to an expensive private college. Why does my upbringing disappoint people?
By Daniel Alarcsn May 24, 2005
How should John Kerry talk about values? How should John Kerry talk about values?
Rep. Barney Frank, Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, Alan Wolfe, Thomas Frank, Andrew Greeley and others weigh in on how Kerry should define America -- and defeat Bush's morality crusade.
Compiled by Salon staff Jul 26, 2004
The Catholic factor The Catholic factor
Will John Kerry's fellow Catholics turn out for him the way they did for the last JFK?
By Andrew Greeley Mar 27, 2004
Oscar's final vindication
The great welterweight has never gotten the respect he deserves. After Saturday, he should.
By Allen Barra Sep 13, 2002
The browning of America The browning of America
Author Richard Rodriguez talks about the erotic conundrum of race mixing in America, his strange love for Richard Nixon and why George W. Bush is our first Hispanic president.
By Suzy Hansen Apr 27, 2002
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