Will The Texas Ruling Stand & How About Tarrant County?
The news broke on Tuesday afternoon that Texas would not be allowed to use the new gerrymandered maps. They, the (Abbott/Trump Republicans), were told that the 2026 elections would need to use the 2021 maps, which are already favorable to Republicans. Pero, they are not as much race based as the 2025 edition they cooked […]
Another Punch to the Guts for Tarrant County Voters
When I heard that a lawsuit filed against Tarrant County by eight Blacks and Latinos was dismissed, my first reaction was the S** word. Their lawsuit was filed in federal court, but it was much like the LULAC Council 4568 and LWV filed in a Texas court. They decided to surrender after an appeals court […]
Tarrant County District Court Sides with Commissioners Court in Challenge to Discriminatory Map
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/2/25Contact: Texas Civil Rights Project, media@texascivilrightsproject.org Plaintiffs and legal representatives say the decision undermines transparency and accountability, and pledge to continue the fight for fair representation in Tarrant County. FORT WORTH, TX – Earlier this year, LULAC Council 4568 and the League of Women Voters of Tarrant County, represented by the Texas Civil […]
No, Immigrants Are Not Self-Deporting En Masse
By Edward Kissam Dec 3, 2025 The CBP Home app offers airfare and a $1000 payment to incentivize immigrants to self deport. The vast majority are choosing to stay, despite DHS assertions to the contrary. In late September, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jubilantly announced that “2 million illegal aliens have been removed or have self-deported […]
How White Nationalism is Entering Mainstream U.S. Politics
By Selen Ozturk Dec 1, 2025 White nationalist ideas once at the margins of U.S. society are increasingly shaping mainstream political debates and legislation. Image via Canva. White nationalist ideas once at the margins of U.S. society are increasingly shaping mainstream political debates and legislation. How are these ideologies rooted in Christian nationalism becoming normalized […]
Keep Your Focus on the Action with an Easy Game Day Winner
When spicy dips and saucy wings sound a little too overwhelming for your next game day gathering, turn to a simple yet still delicious solution. These Simple Salami Sliders can make game day planning a breeze with pregame ease and just a few everyday ingredients for the perfect snack at kickoff. Find more tailgating and […]
Will Jim Plunket Remain the Sole Latino Heisman Winner?
Short answer: who knows? Pero, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is now in the conversation. If you do not follow College football, especially football out of Lubbock, many are still asking, ‘Who is Jacob?’ Jacob Rodriguez has been described in published reports as an absolute menace and, to some, opposing Q.B.S as a nightmare. This […]
The Trauma of ICE Raids, Through the Eyes of LA Car Washers
By Araceli Martinez Nov 6, 2025 For one Los Angeles car washer, the ICE raid that targeted his workplace has left him with lasting trauma. Similar raids have targeted car wash locations across the LA region. Image courtesy of Clean Carwash Worker Center Leer en español LOS ANGELES — Tears still well up in Jesús’ […]
Ante las dificultades de los estudiantes estadounidenses, los educadores replantean la jornada escolar.
Por Selen Ozturk 7 de abril de 2025 Ante el absentismo crónico y el bajo rendimiento estudiantil a nivel nacional, un número creciente de educadores está reformulando la jornada escolar y lo que significa ser un graduado exitoso. Imagen cortesía de Canva. Un número creciente de educadores está transformando la jornada escolar y lo que […]
La trauma de las redadas de ICE, a través de los ojos de los lavadores de autos de Los Ángeles
Por Araceli Martínez 6 de noviembre de 2025 Para un lavadero de autos de Los Ángeles, la redada del ICE en su lugar de trabajo le ha dejado un trauma permanente. Redadas similares han tenido como objetivo lavaderos de autos en toda la región de Los Ángeles. Imagen cortesía del Centro de Trabajadores de Clean […]