Category: Latinos
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New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students
Education July 8, 2026

New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students

A new UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute analysis warns that federal ... more

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A Quinceañera Dig Turns Ugly—and Bobby Pulido Turns It Into Power A Quinceañera Dig Turns Ugly—and Bobby Pulido Turns It Into Power
Entertainment April 13, 2026

A Quinceañera Dig Turns Ugly—and Bobby Pulido Turns It Into Power

Bobby Pulido quinceañeras campaign highlights how cultural traditions like quinceañeras are becoming ... more

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Mexico, Like the US, Extends Birthright Citizenship to Children Born on its Soil Mexico, Like the US, Extends Birthright Citizenship to Children Born on its Soil
Immigration June 25, 2026

Mexico, Like the US, Extends Birthright Citizenship to Children Born on its Soil

As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on President Trump's executive order, ... more

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California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters
California July 2, 2026

California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters

Despite years of expanding vote-by-mail, early voting and ballot access, California continues ... more

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Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk
LA June 28, 2026

Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk

A new UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute analysis finds the Lineage ... more

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Study Challenges Long Held Views of Latino Fathers in the United States Study Challenges Long Held Views of Latino Fathers in the United States
Latinos June 15, 2026

Study Challenges Long Held Views of Latino Fathers in the United States

As Father’s Day approaches, new sociological research reveals Latino fathers as deeply ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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Migrants Gain Full Access to Mexico’s Universal Healthcare System Migrants Gain Full Access to Mexico’s Universal Healthcare System
Immigration April 14, 2026

Migrants Gain Full Access to Mexico’s Universal Healthcare System

Mexico free healthcare for migrants marks a major policy shift, extending public ... more

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Bigger Than Japan: US Latino GDP Climbs to 4th Worldwide Bigger Than Japan: US Latino GDP Climbs to 4th Worldwide
Economy May 3, 2026

Bigger Than Japan: US Latino GDP Climbs to 4th Worldwide

New research from UCLA and California Lutheran University says Latino economic output ... more

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No Top Earnings, No Problem: Sonia Sotomayor Still Got Bad Bunny Tickets No Top Earnings, No Problem: Sonia Sotomayor Still Got Bad Bunny Tickets
Entertainment June 29, 2026

No Top Earnings, No Problem: Sonia Sotomayor Still Got Bad Bunny Tickets

The tickets were listed on the Supreme Court justice's annual financial disclosure, ... more

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Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

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Trump-Era Denaturalization Cases Reach Record Levels Trump-Era Denaturalization Cases Reach Record Levels
Immigration June 23, 2026

Trump-Era Denaturalization Cases Reach Record Levels

New federal data show a sharp rise in denaturalization lawsuits while the ... more

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Latino Teens Often Report Fewer Mental Health Concerns, Though Many Still Face Serious Challenges Latino Teens Often Report Fewer Mental Health Concerns, Though Many Still Face Serious Challenges
Health June 3, 2026

Latino Teens Often Report Fewer Mental Health Concerns, Though Many Still Face Serious Challenges

A new survey finds widespread concern about teen mental health, while experts ... more

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Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents
LA July 6, 2026

Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents

California law allows authorities to issue steep fines, impound vehicles, suspend driver's ... more

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64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans 64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans
Latinos May 18, 2026

64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans

Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, new polling shows growing pessimism across racial, ... more

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Latino Law Students Lean Harder on Loans, get Less Grant Aid, and Use More Credit Cards Latino Law Students Lean Harder on Loans, get Less Grant Aid, and Use More Credit Cards
Immigration May 4, 2026

Latino Law Students Lean Harder on Loans, get Less Grant Aid, and Use More Credit Cards

A UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute brief warns new federal borrowing ... more

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Heat Is Killing More Angelenos. Latino Communities Face Disproportionate Exposure Heat Is Killing More Angelenos. Latino Communities Face Disproportionate Exposure
Climate Change June 30, 2026

Heat Is Killing More Angelenos. Latino Communities Face Disproportionate Exposure

A UCLA-led initiative is turning trusted community health workers into Heat Ambassadors, ... more

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ICE Paid $700 Million for Seven Warehouses. Now It Doesn’t Want Them ICE Paid $700 Million for Seven Warehouses. Now It Doesn’t Want Them
Immigration June 18, 2026

ICE Paid $700 Million for Seven Warehouses. Now It Doesn’t Want Them

The reversal raises questions about detention capacity, taxpayer spending, and how the ... more

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