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The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms
Latinos August 24, 2026

The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms

Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters in 2024. New Texas polling ... more

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The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win
Politics July 9, 2026

The State of Latino Politics in 2026: More Diverse, More Frustrated and Harder for Both Parties to Win

New research shows Latino voters remain deeply connected to their identity and ... more

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The Senate States That Could Decide 2026 and the Latino Vote The Senate States That Could Decide 2026 and the Latino Vote
Latino Community October 1, 2026

The Senate States That Could Decide 2026 and the Latino Vote

When political campaigns and news coverage talk about “the Latino vote,” it ... more

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The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo
LA Politics April 19, 2026

The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo

The Maria Elena Durazo District 26 election marks a major shift in ... more

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The safest and most at-risk states for immigrants; California ranks third safest The safest and most at-risk states for immigrants; California ranks third safest
Immigration May 19, 2025

The safest and most at-risk states for immigrants; California ranks third safest

Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, the country's immigration authorities ... more

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The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles
Cover Story August 10, 2026

The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles

(Note: We use “South Central” to reflect how José Ugarte describes the ... more

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The Rising Influence of Latino Voters: How Candidates Can Win Their Support The Rising Influence of Latino Voters: How Candidates Can Win Their Support
Politics November 3, 2022

The Rising Influence of Latino Voters: How Candidates Can Win Their Support

The midterm elections are held next Tuesday and various analysts have pointed ... more

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The Power of HUGS: California Bill Aims to Transform Juvenile Detention Visits The Power of HUGS: California Bill Aims to Transform Juvenile Detention Visits
LA Politics March 4, 2026

The Power of HUGS: California Bill Aims to Transform Juvenile Detention Visits

A new California proposal known as the Hug Act would allow detained ... more

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The other disappeared, the factor of being Mexican The other disappeared, the factor of being Mexican
Politics March 9, 2023

The other disappeared, the factor of being Mexican

When four Americans were kidnapped in the border city of Matamoros, authorities ... more

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The new law on abortion comes into effect this 2023 The new law on abortion comes into effect this 2023
Politics December 28, 2022

The new law on abortion comes into effect this 2023

Several reproductive healthcare-related measures have either already taken effect or will at ... more

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The National Guard arrives in L.A.: Here’s what you need to know The National Guard arrives in L.A.: Here’s what you need to know
California June 8, 2025

The National Guard arrives in L.A.: Here’s what you need to know

President Donald Trump says he's deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to ... more

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The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
LA Politics August 23, 2026

The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central

Los Angeles City Council District 9 generates redevelopment-era tax revenue, but state ... more

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The Latino Vote Is Shifting Left—And It’s Still Evolving The Latino Vote Is Shifting Left—And It’s Still Evolving
Latinos April 13, 2026

The Latino Vote Is Shifting Left—And It’s Still Evolving

Latino voters shift 2026 elections signals a political realignment driven by concerns ... more

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The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors
Homelessness December 20, 2022

The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she will be moving unhoused people ... more

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The fight to replace Nury Martínez begins The fight to replace Nury Martínez begins
Politics January 16, 2023

The fight to replace Nury Martínez begins

Seven candidates have qualified to run in the special election to replace ... more

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The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship
California May 14, 2026

The Crisis That Could Cost Xavier Becerra the California Governorship

As Xavier Becerra gains momentum in California’s governor race, renewed attention on ... more

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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... more

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