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Pushing an Immigration Conspiracy Theory, While Courting Latinos
Blake Masters, a top candidate in Arizona’s Republican primary for the Senate, has accused Democrats of plotting to “import” new voters. That poses a challenge in a state where a third of the voters are Hispanic.
Too Many New Yorkers Can’t Swim. It’s Time to Change That.
New York City is letting down its residents by nixing swimming lessons.
Justice Dept. Will Investigate Environmental Racism in Houston
The inquiry, part of an administration-wide racial justice initiative, came amid claims that the city has ignored illegal dumping in Black and Latino areas.
MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
Americans Are Hungry for Change, So Get Ready for More Turmoil
For the White House in 2024, think outsider and unconventional.
The G.O.P.’s ‘Wildest Dream’
The election of Mayra Flores, a Republican and an immigrant, helps explain how Latino voters are shifting to the right.
The Rise of the Far-Right Latina
Representative Mayra Flores is one of three Republican Latinas vying to transform South Texas politics by shunning moderates and often embracing the extreme.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Fends Off Challenge From Left in N.Y. Primary
Mr. Delgado overcame his late entry into the race, benefiting from millions of dollars spent on campaign ads and mailers in the last weeks before the primary.
A Machete, a Shower of Pork and Other Magic in a Bronx Trailer
The Times’s star ratings return as our critic visits La Piraña Lechonera, a weekend party where one man serves up the rich flavors of Puerto Rico.
Will Kathy Hochul’s Low-Key Primary Come at a Cost? Allies Fear Yes.
Gov. Hochul is expected to handily win next week’s primary. But some allies worry her campaign is failing to energize key voters for November’s election.
‘The Cheech,’ a Game Changer for Chicano Art, Opens in Riverside
As the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture debuts, its founder hopes to inspire a renaissance in a region of California lacking public arts funding.
Summer Camp for All
It’s hard to imagine a more ideal escape for young people living through an extraordinary time of grief, loneliness and upheaval.
New Mexico Wildfire Rips Through a Hispanic Bastion
One of the largest wildfires in New Mexico’s history is raging through a region where the culture stretches back longer than the United States has existed.
Women Flock to Abortion Clinic on Texas Border
In the Rio Grande Valley, women seeking abortions navigate the complex challenges of religion, culture and a new Texas law.
Seven Lessons Democrats Need to Learn — Fast
Retooling the party for an age of disorder.
In a Georgia Mill Town, Soccer Presents a New Opportunity
Dalton, Ga., has not always welcomed the Mexican immigrants who came to work in its carpet mills. But the community is united behind its powerhouse high school soccer teams.
How Young Latinos’ Online and TV Habits Offer Political Clues for 2022
A new report exploring young Latinos’ views on immigration sheds light on one of the most important voter groups in the midterm elections, and found a noteworthy gender divide.
On the Border, Buying Clothes by the Pound at Ropa Usada Shops
Like thrift shops on steroids, giant used-clothing stores are part of the culture and economic life along the border with Mexico.
‘BIPOC’ Is Jargon. That’s OK, and Normal People Don’t Have to Say It.
Vocabulary imposed from on high sometimes just can’t catch on.
While Democrats Debate ‘Latinx,’ Latinos Head to the G.O.P.
The Democrats’ problem with Latinos.
Latinos Aren’t Leaving the Democratic Party. The Party Is Leaving Them.
The Democrats’ problem with Latinos.
Lauro Cavazos, First Hispanic Cabinet Member, Dies at 95
A sixth-generation Mexican American, he served briefly as secretary of education under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Making the SAT and ACT Optional Is the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations
Intended or not, it sends a message that some students of color are less capable.
Why Republicans in Nevada Are Targeting Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s Seat
Seizing on signs that suggest Democrats are losing support among Hispanic voters nationwide, Republicans are targeting Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s seat.
‘Encanto’ May Be Accurate, but Can It Carry a Whole Country?
The filmmakers behind the Disney hit worked for cultural accuracy. Some Colombians and Colombian Americans are looking for more.
Oscar Rewind: When Rita Moreno Made History and Thanked No One
The actress explains why she gave one of the shortest Academy speeches ever when she became the first Latina to win an acting Oscar 60 years ago.
2020 Census Undercounted U.S. Population by Nearly 19 Million
The Census Bureau said it had undercounted Black, Latino and Indigenous people and overcounted white and Asian Americans.
How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s
A new study shows how redlining, a Depression-era housing policy, contributed to inequalities that persist decades later in U.S. cities.
Some Texas Hispanics Drawn to Republicans Share Immigration Grievances
Former President Donald J. Trump’s brand of populism has been widely viewed as an appeal to white voters. But similar grievances have resonated in the Rio Grande Valley in a profound way.
Progressive Jessica Cisneros Challenges Rep. Cuellar in Texas
In her second run for Congress, Jessica Cisneros has moved from pitching progressive policies to attacking the incumbent Democrat, Representative Henry Cuellar.
In a Texas Border Town, Democratic Officials Are Becoming Republicans
Democrats have long held local offices in Sanderson, a West Texas town of fewer than 1,000 people. Then top officials decided to leave the party.
Maternal Deaths Rose During the First Year of the Pandemic
Deaths during pregnancy and the first six weeks after childbirth increased, especially for Black and Hispanic women, according to a new report.
How the Fight Over Abortion Rights Has Changed the Politics of South Texas
In the Laredo region, long a Democratic stronghold, that single issue appears to be driving the decision for many voters, the majority of whom are Catholic.
Esteban Torres, Congressional Advocate for Latinos, Dies at 91
A California Democrat who for a time served as chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, he dedicated himself to fighting poverty.
When It’s Winter in Miami, It’s Time for Churros and Hot Chocolate
The combination has roots in Spain — but here the union has a distinct Floridian flair.
The Democratic Party’s Latino Voter Problem
Given the political stakes as well as the stakes for Latino families, Democratic leaders must do better.
10 Miami Bakeries That Showcase a World of Flavors
The area’s culture revolves around a good pastry and coffee from the diverse selection of bakeries, many of which draw inspiration from the Caribbean and Latin America.
Corporate Board Diversity Increased in 2021. Some Ask What Took So Long.
Some executives say corporate boards have often overlooked qualified women and nonwhite people. That may be changing.
Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
Readers react to a guest essay that was critical of the remake of the movie. Also: Newark’s homeless; helping grieving children
Expanding the Scope of ‘Latin American Art’
Eight not-to-be-missed shows offer scores of creators and local art traditions from New York, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
Democrats Find Urgent New Reasons to Worry About Latino Voters
Two reports shed light on the issues driving Hispanic voters and why their support of the Democratic Party is eroding.
In a Small Kentucky Town, the Candle Factory Was a Lifeline for Its Workers
Eight people were killed when a tornado struck a Mayfield Consumer Products building. Now, amid acrimony over whether managers could have done more to keep employees safe, there is worry about lost jobs.
In ‘With Love,’ Gloria Calderón Kellett Comes Home for the Holidays
For her first show as a sole creator, Calderón Kellett writes love stories for a family that looks a lot like her own.
Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose on ‘West Side Story
The two actresses explain what the new “West Side Story” gets right, what the original lacked and why playing the role they’re both known for is so gut-wrenching.
How Hispanics Became Swing Voters
Republicans see an opportunity. Democrats have a lot of work to do.
The ‘West Side Story’ Remake We Didn’t Need
We need the resources to craft our own stories, not more accurate retellings of narratives that weren’t even meant for us.
Buñuelos: A Christmastime Treat and Common Street Food
The sweet, fried dough is a common street food year-round, but the dessert is especially popular during the Christmas season.
The Words Democrats Use Are Not the Real Problem
The whys of American politics have much more to do with the ever-changing currents of race, religion and economic production than they do with political messaging.
Justice Dept. Files Voting Rights Suit Against Texas Over Map
The department said the state’s redistricting plan would violate the Voting Rights Act by discriminating against minority voters.