Reynaldo Mena

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Reynaldo Mena is a Mexican journalist with deep expertise in Southern California. He previously served as editor of La Opinión and as editorial director of Hoy Los Angeles. His career also includes roles at the Orange County Register, the San Jose Mercury News, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He currently serves as Content Editor at Parriva.

Joined May 30, 2022

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Reynaldo Mena is a Mexican journalist with deep expertise in Southern California. He previously served as editor of La Opinión and as editorial director of Hoy Los Angeles. His career also includes roles at the Orange County Register, the San Jose Mercury News, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He currently serves as Content Editor at Parriva.
Joined May 30, 2022

Who is following?

24
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“It’s not just mass incarceration. We have a system of mass criminalization” “It’s not just mass incarceration. We have a system of mass criminalization”
Politics September 17, 2022

“It’s not just mass incarceration. We have a system of mass criminalization”

An estimated 70 million US residents, nearly one in three adults, has ... more

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Uncovering the Hidden Suicide Toll: Suicidal Rates among L.G.B.T.Q. Ignored Uncovering the Hidden Suicide Toll: Suicidal Rates among L.G.B.T.Q. Ignored
LGBTQ June 2, 2023

Uncovering the Hidden Suicide Toll: Suicidal Rates among L.G.B.T.Q. Ignored

Studies of L.G.B.T.Q. people show they have high rates of suicidal thoughts ... more

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“It is necessary to take mental health seriously,” says psychotherapist “It is necessary to take mental health seriously,” says psychotherapist
Mental Health January 24, 2024

“It is necessary to take mental health seriously,” says psychotherapist

There is an epidemic plaguing the world, and in the United States, ... more

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It is HER, not the elected President, not Claudia, as a sign of respect, people say HER. It is HER, not the elected President, not Claudia, as a sign of respect, people say HER.
USA June 29, 2024

It is HER, not the elected President, not Claudia, as a sign of respect, people say HER.

"Who did you vote for?" I asked. The waitress respectfully told me, “For ... more

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“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.” “He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”
Immigration December 1, 2023

“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”

The world of cinema is not only about imagination, creating, or structuring ... more

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Issues of race, sexuality and gender identity affect student learning Issues of race, sexuality and gender identity affect student learning
Education December 1, 2022

Issues of race, sexuality and gender identity affect student learning

Researchers at UCLA and UC Riverside released a nationally representative survey of ... more

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Isabel Moreno: “I feel offended, humiliated. But everything that goes up must come down. This will end.” Isabel Moreno: “I feel offended, humiliated. But everything that goes up must come down. This will end.”
LA July 17, 2025

Isabel Moreno: “I feel offended, humiliated. But everything that goes up must come down. This will end.”

If anyone knows about struggles, it’s Isabel Moreno. That’s why she’s outraged ... more

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Is Your Verbal Abuser Likely to Change? Is Your Verbal Abuser Likely to Change?
Mental Health August 21, 2023

Is Your Verbal Abuser Likely to Change?

The foundation for verbal abuse in an adult-on-adult relationship is an imbalance ... more

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Why Boredom in kids Matters: Why Embracing It Can Benefit Your Child’s Development Why Boredom in kids Matters: Why Embracing It Can Benefit Your Child’s Development
Mental Health June 20, 2023

Why Boredom in kids Matters: Why Embracing It Can Benefit Your Child’s Development

  Is your kid lazy? Only boring people get bored, the saying goes. ... more

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Is Trump a Bad Guy — or Is He Ill? Is Trump a Bad Guy — or Is He Ill?
Latinos July 22, 2025

Is Trump a Bad Guy — or Is He Ill?

 “Father Greg suggests replacing snap moral judgments with a simpler question — ... more

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Is Mérida the Go-To Destination in Times of Crisis? Is Mérida the Go-To Destination in Times of Crisis?
Mexico August 5, 2025

Is Mérida the Go-To Destination in Times of Crisis?

Fellow Mexicans and Latinos persecuted by Trump want to live in this ... more

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Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes. Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes.
LA Politics May 16, 2026

Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes.

A new report claims President Donald Trump is considering backing reality television ... more

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Is coffee nutritious or harmful? Is coffee nutritious or harmful?
Health November 3, 2023

Is coffee nutritious or harmful?

For many people, enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee first thing ... more

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Tired of Smartphones? Apple’s Classic iPods Offer a Simpler Escape Tired of Smartphones? Apple’s Classic iPods Offer a Simpler Escape
Technology February 22, 2026

Tired of Smartphones? Apple’s Classic iPods Offer a Simpler Escape

  Rising digital burnout is pushing many young adults to rediscover simpler devices ... more

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Investigation begins into audio recording involving LA officials Investigation begins into audio recording involving LA officials
LA October 26, 2022

Investigation begins into audio recording involving LA officials

Los Angeles police have launched a criminal investigation into recording that captured ... more

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Bel Hernández, the Chicano movement taught her not to remain silent in the face of injustices Bel Hernández, the Chicano movement taught her not to remain silent in the face of injustices
Latinos February 19, 2024

Bel Hernández, the Chicano movement taught her not to remain silent in the face of injustices

It was supposed to be a paradise, where she would supposedly reunite ... more

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Aide Castro: “Many of those people in political positions stay silent, I speak up” Aide Castro: “Many of those people in political positions stay silent, I speak up”
LA March 8, 2024

Aide Castro: “Many of those people in political positions stay silent, I speak up”

Meet Aide Castro – a woman of multifaceted strength and determination, whose ... more

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