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Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement
Finances June 23, 2026

Record 401(k) Withdrawals Are Hitting Latino Workers Hard. Here’s How to Protect Your Retirement

New retirement data shows Hispanic workers are making gains in workplace savings, ... more

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Racial profiling? Hispanic or Latino people made up nearly 43% of the 2002 traffic stops Racial profiling? Hispanic or Latino people made up nearly 43% of the 2002 traffic stops
Latinos January 17, 2024

Racial profiling? Hispanic or Latino people made up nearly 43% of the 2002 traffic stops

Black people accounted for nearly 13% of traffic stops in California in ... more

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Latino power: The California Latino Legislative Caucus turns its bills into laws 54% of the time Latino power: The California Latino Legislative Caucus turns its bills into laws 54% of the time
Latinos May 15, 2024

Latino power: The California Latino Legislative Caucus turns its bills into laws 54% of the time

In a significant shift from anti-immigrant policies of the 1990s, California now ... more

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The U.S. Is Running Out of Workers. Latino Growth Is Holding the Economy Together The U.S. Is Running Out of Workers. Latino Growth Is Holding the Economy Together
Immigration April 28, 2026

The U.S. Is Running Out of Workers. Latino Growth Is Holding the Economy Together

A new federal warning shows Latino population growth is offsetting U.S. decline, ... more

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Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years
Latinos June 29, 2023

Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years

The country's Pacific Islander, Asian and Latino populations saw the biggest percentage ... more

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Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done? Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?
Health December 20, 2024

Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?

The Latino population has accounted for 56% of the US population growth ... more

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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... more

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Latinos Who Lean Democrat Feel Less Safe Talking Politics Than Those Who Lean Republican Latinos Who Lean Democrat Feel Less Safe Talking Politics Than Those Who Lean Republican
LA Politics September 28, 2026

Latinos Who Lean Democrat Feel Less Safe Talking Politics Than Those Who Lean Republican

New research finds Latino voters report different levels of comfort discussing politics, ... more

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Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal
Politics July 18, 2026

Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal

Political influencers are changing how many Latinos learn about elections, but experts ... more

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Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses
Food July 23, 2026

Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses

Federal investigators linked a Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at ... more

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Latino, others, struggle to pay their family’s expenses Latino, others, struggle to pay their family’s expenses
Economy December 8, 2022

Latino, others, struggle to pay their family’s expenses

Lower-income parents are much more likely to say there have been times ... more

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Latinos Online Put Family and Culture First. Politics Takes a Back Seat Latinos Online Put Family and Culture First. Politics Takes a Back Seat
Culture October 21, 2026

Latinos Online Put Family and Culture First. Politics Takes a Back Seat

From WhatsApp family chats to Facebook groups built around neighborhoods, food, and ... more

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The Mental Health Gap No One’s Talking About: Why Latinos Are Undertreated for Depression The Mental Health Gap No One’s Talking About: Why Latinos Are Undertreated for Depression
Health September 10, 2026

The Mental Health Gap No One’s Talking About: Why Latinos Are Undertreated for Depression

As Washington debates whether Americans are taking too many psychiatric medications, Latino ... more

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Most Latino Men, Supporters of Trump: 53% Voted for Republicans Most Latino Men, Supporters of Trump: 53% Voted for Republicans
Latinos November 7, 2024

Most Latino Men, Supporters of Trump: 53% Voted for Republicans

53% of Hispanic men who voted supported Trump, compared to 37% of ... more

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Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks
cancer March 28, 2025

Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks

High consumption of sodas and energy drinks may be fueling a rise ... more

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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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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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Money Before Our Latino Childrens Education: Newsom’s Veto of Mandatory Kindergarten Money Before Our Latino Childrens Education: Newsom’s Veto of Mandatory Kindergarten
Education September 27, 2022

Money Before Our Latino Childrens Education: Newsom’s Veto of Mandatory Kindergarten

Yes, Gov. Gavin Newsom argued that California's budget did not allow for ... more

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