Limbaugh's Tonterías

This ad circulating in Florida draws parallels to lo que pasa en Ohio. We cannot sit by and allow the Limbaughs, the Dobbses, the Sheriff Joneses, and the Courtney Combses of the world to own the conversation on immigration or any other issue that should otherwise be steered by Latin@s.

Hispanic Fanatic hits the nail on the head

Last night after the Ohio Democratic Party State Dinner, Chris and I were talking about the vast differences that exist in the level of political clout in Ohio between Latin@s and African Americans. (For instance, in the room filled with hundreds of political personalities from around the state, I could count on one hand the number of Latin@s there--and one was busing tables for the caterer.)  As The Hispanic Fanatic points out, Latin@s around the country are experiencing this too.   I offer one comment. The author attributes this struggle in part to an "insecurity complex." He's right. Many Latin@s feel the need to assimilate and are self-conscious, etc... On the flip side, I would say that there also exists a segment of Latin@s who have been raised in White American culture and are struggling to un-assimilate; to shake off the sterile, suburban existence of their youth.