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Behind The Cult Of Santa Muerte

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More Latinos Earned Degrees This Past Decade Than Any Time In History

70% more Latino students earned associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degrees in 2017 compared to 2005.

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Another Middle East War, Another Historic Mistake - DC Insider

As the Strait of Hormuz once again becomes the focal point of international crisis, policymakers should resist the temptation to view military…

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The Democrats' Maine Problem - DC Insider+

The collapse of Graham Platner's Senate campaign has upended Democrats' strategy in one of their top pickup opportunities.

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Surveillance Expansion Is A Threat to Privacy and Freedom

As surveillance capabilities grow, so does the risk of abuse and the erosion of civil liberties.

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You Can’t Be Pro-America and Anti-Immigrant

The U.S. immigration process is slow, tangled, and frankly, a complete disaster.

Apr 20 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Does The Chicano Movement Need A Modern Update?

It's no longer enough to rely on the moral authority or the political assumptions of a different era.

Apr 15 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

The “Edgar” Boom Is Loud—But Cholo Culture Runs Deep

Old school cholos didn’t need to be loud or chase attention. They commanded it through their style and presence.

Apr 1 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Who Is Really Behind The Nationwide Takedown Of Chavez?

According to a 2025 Los Angeles County Superior Court filing, Huerta's public claim about Chavez comes just months after being privately sued for…

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ICE Body Cameras, Lowriders, Free Speech - The News You Need

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Midterms, Chicano Murals, Immigration - The News You Need

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Mideast Conflict, Gallego Allegations, Cheech Museum - The News You Need

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Lecture: The History and Influence of the Toltecs

Produced by Charley Trujillo and Niall Manning in collaboration with The Daily Chela, this captivating feature showcases Professor Arturo Villarreal as…

Sep 29, 2025 • The Daily Chela

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Mexico and Its Indigenous Roots: A Comprehensive Journey

Step into the fascinating history of Mexico with our comprehensive course!

Oct 9, 2024 • The Daily Chela

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Spain, The Catholic Church, and Reconquista

In this course Daily Chela contributor Eli Magana discusses the history of Spain, the Catholic Church, Islamic rule, and the Reconquista.

Oct 9, 2024 • The Daily Chela

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Arrival Of Europeans

In this course Daily Chela contributor Eli Magana discusses the the arrival of Europeans in the Americas.

Oct 9, 2024 • The Daily Chela

Rewind

Remembering The San Patricio Battalion

In the 1840s, some believed the war against Mexico was a Protestant crusade to eradicate Catholicism.

Aug 6 • The Daily Chela and Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Cholos Are As American As Apple Pie

There's a reason Mexican American street gangs transcend economic class, geography, and even centuries.

Jul 16 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Which President First Set Foot in Mexico?

The first handshake took place in Texas. The second one took place in Mexico

Jun 19 • The Daily Chela

The Mexican Scientist Behind Modern X-Ray Imaging

Albert Vinicio Baez helped revolutionize X-ray imaging, but his most enduring contribution may have been his insistence that science and conscience…

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Remembering The Father Of Chicano Music

Lalo Guerrero was original, irreverent, and dramatic, all at the same time

Aug 10, 2025 • The Daily Chela

The Undeniable Influence Of Los Tigres del Norte

More than music, Los Tigres del Norte is the soundtrack to our identity

Jul 24, 2025 • The Daily Chela

Is Zack De La Rocha One Of The Greatest Emcees Of All Time?

Zach De La Rocha is rarely mentioned with other influential emcees of his era. But he should be.

Jun 15, 2025 • The Daily Chela

Frost: The Rise Of A Chicano Rap Legend

Love him or hate him, one Chicano rapper has written the blueprint everyone else follows.

Feb 11, 2025 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Celebrating Lighter Shade of Brown

More than three decades ago, A Lighter Shade Of Brown debuted their classic hip hop album, "Brown and Proud."

Jun 2, 2024 • The Daily Chela

Books

The Golden Age Of Mexican Comic Books

The golden age of Mexican comic books was beautiful, dark, and groundbreaking

Oct 16, 2025 • Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Rudolfo Anaya Wrote A Chicano Classic

“Bless Me, Ultima” addresses the big philosophical questions of life.

Aug 1, 2025 • The Daily Chela

Teen Angels Magazine – A Look Back At Chicano History

Teen Angels was bold, beautiful, and influential. But its eclectic founder makes it that much more interesting.

Jun 23, 2024 • Brandon Loran Maxwell

Remembering The Golden Age Of Mexican Comic Books

The golden age of Mexican comic books was beautiful, dark, and groundbreaking

May 26, 2024 • The Daily Chela

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