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HISTORY: A LOOK BACK AT THE MEXICAN BORDER
In the beginning, it was a vague idea, the approximate and inhospitable edge of the Spanish Empire and the beginning of no man’s land.
At the end of the 18th century, the primitive United States of America was far from the nation that would soon become Mexico. Even more “recently,” in the middle of the 19th century, the border between Mexico and the States was only a line drawn on a piece of paper, a porous boundary with no man-made barriers.
Mexico was officially born at the end of 1821. So for two centuries now, along two thousand miles, Mexicans and Americans have had a bittersweet neighborhood.
POLL: AMERICANS DIVIDED ON DEPORTATION POLICIES
A recent poll by Pew Research reveals a divide among U.S. adults on the issue of deporting immigrants living in the country illegally. The survey shows that nearly all respondents (97%) agree that individuals who have committed violent crimes should be deported. However, opinions vary on broader deportation policies.
Approximately one-third of U.S. adults (32%) believe all undocumented immigrants should be deported, while 16% oppose deportation altogether. Half of those surveyed (51%) feel that at least some immigrants should face removal.
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DODGERS CELEBRATE LOWRIDERS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their 2025 season with a uniquely L.A. collaboration, teaming up with hip-hop legend Ice Cube and the city's iconic lowrider culture for a special Opening Day promo.
The video, featuring Cube cruising in a custom Dodgers-themed lowrider, celebrates the team’s rich history, multiple championships, and deep roots in the city’s culture.
NEWS: PORTLAND HOSTS TACOS, TEQUILA, AND TAMALES FESTIVAL
This past weekend, Portland hosted the Tacos, Tequila & Tamales Festival, an event organized by Latino Leadership Northwest.
The organization is dedicated to empowering Latino youth by providing opportunities to build healthy relationships, advocate for their education, and take pride in their work.
PODCAST: IS ICE VIOLATING CIVIL RIGHTS?
Does the U.S. Constitution protect gang members and undocumented immigrants? In this podcast, Brandon discusses the Trump administration’s latest moves on immigration.
In addition, Brandon discusses the importance of due process, the 4th Amendment, and the 6th Amendment.
REMEMBERING MEXICAN COMIC BOOKS
Before Netflix and cell phones took over family leisure time, the Mexican public was one of the largest consumers of comic books in the world. Some researchers have calculated that, in the golden age, a Mexican family bought an average of six to seven new titles each week.
Many were imported from the United States—Spiderman, Donald Duck, Superman, etc.—but many were also highly original creations by Mexican artists and writers, earning Mexico a special place in the history of comic books. Mexico, after all, not only created great titles, but exported them to other Spanish-speaking nations.
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