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Latino or Hispanic: What’s in a Label?

Latino and Hispanic: they’re terms that a lot of Americans are asked to choose between when identifying themselves on the census, in official paperwork, and in everyday conversation. But according to a new poll by the Pew Hispanic Center, most adults of Latin American descent prefer not to use either. Instead, the respondents said they […]

Data Show Fewer Mexicans Migrating to US

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How will conservative candidates court Hispanic votes?

Conflict & Justice
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With falling approval, Obama loses Latino support

Global Politics
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‘Los Suns’ take the court in protest

Conflict & Justice
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Why did Lou Dobbs leave CNN?

Global Politics

This week, Lou Dobbs surprised the world by announcing that he would be leaving CNN. We explore why he left the network with media analyst Johnnie Roberts, and OC Weekly staff writer Gustavo Arellano.

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An extended weekend for Mexico as the country shuts down

Business, Economics and Jobs

Mexican officials announced this week a total shutdown of the entire country in response to the outbreak of influenza A H1-N1, better known as the swine flu. Offices, restaurants, schools, and soccer stadiums will be closed from Friday through Tuesday.

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Ask a Mexican: Gustavo Arellano on the American dream

Conflict & Justice

How has the notion of the American dream changed for the new generation of Mexicans in the United States? The Takeaway talks to Gustavo Arellano, who writes the syndicated ‘Ask A Mexican’ column.

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The impacts of an illegal-immigration crackdown

Global Politics

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have begun apprehending a new kind of illegal immigrant: Mexicans on buses headed back to Mexico. Oddly, this exercise is taking place at Mexico-bound checkpoints near the Tijuana-San Diego border.

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