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DACA Returns To Center Stage - Your Daily Rundown
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SCOTUS Takes On America’s Fiercest Cultural Wars - DC Insider
The Supreme Court delivered one major ruling for each side of America’s political divide—but the bigger story is how the Court is reshaping power…
Jul 1
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The Shift No One Can Ignore - The News You Need
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Jun 29
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Which Politicians Are Winning Latino Trust Right Now? - DC Insider
Latino voters are evolving faster than either party’s messaging. And trust is now earned less through symbolic outreach and more through demonstrated…
Jun 24
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The Invisible 2026 Midterm Campaign Has Already Started
The first real signs of the 2026 midterms aren’t in polls—they’re in fundraising calls, private memos, and where political money is flowing.
Jun 22
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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.
Jun 27
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Brandon Loran Maxwell
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Which Politicians Are Winning Latino Trust Right Now? - DC Insider
Latino voters are evolving faster than either party’s messaging. And trust is now earned less through symbolic outreach and more through demonstrated…
Jun 24
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The Invisible 2026 Midterm Campaign Has Already Started
The first real signs of the 2026 midterms aren’t in polls—they’re in fundraising calls, private memos, and where political money is flowing.
Jun 22
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Report: High Stakes Detention Showdown Could Reshape Immigration Enforcement
The Supreme Court’s decision could ripple far beyond the two individuals involved.
Jun 16
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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
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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
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Brandon Loran Maxwell
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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
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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…
Mar 23
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DACA Returns To Center Stage - Your Daily Rundown
Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.
4 hrs ago
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The Shift No One Can Ignore - The News You Need
Welcome to the Daily Chela Newsletter. The #1 newsletter for Mexican American voices, news, and culture in the country.
Jun 29
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Space Aliens, Immigration Memo, Tejano Day - The News You Need
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May 11
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Artificial Intelligence, Immigrant Protections, Lowrider Trading Cards - The News You Need
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Apr 13
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Big Government, Remembering Selena, President Gallego?
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Apr 6
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Which President First Set Foot in Mexico?
The first handshake took place in Texas. The second one took place in Mexico
Jun 19
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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…
Jun 15
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How The Mexican Border Was Drawn—and Redrawn
In many ways, the border of the United States and Mexico is its own country
May 18
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East L.A. Still Sets the Standard for Activism
The tools have evolved—from picket signs to posts, from marches to livestreams—but the purpose remains the same.
May 4
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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
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The Undeniable Influence Of Los Tigres del Norte
More than music, Los Tigres del Norte is the soundtrack to our identity
Jul 24, 2025
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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
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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
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Brandon Loran Maxwell
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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
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The Golden Age Of Mexican Comic Books
The golden age of Mexican comic books was beautiful, dark, and groundbreaking
Oct 16, 2025
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Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano
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Rudolfo Anaya Wrote A Chicano Classic
“Bless Me, Ultima” addresses the big philosophical questions of life.
Aug 1, 2025
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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
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Brandon Loran Maxwell
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Remembering The Golden Age Of Mexican Comic Books
The golden age of Mexican comic books was beautiful, dark, and groundbreaking
May 26, 2024
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