Raul Reyes
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New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Raul:
Forget apple pie — mass shootings are the new ‘all-American’ distinction
I am from Monterey Park, Calif. I am struggling to process a reality that has become familiar to many Americans. → Read More
Biden’s immigration measures should respect, expand asylum process
We cannot “outsource” our asylum issues to El Salvador and Guatemala. → Read More
These Latinos passed away in 2022. They made a mark on the nation's culture, institutions.
Gone Latinos include a legal scholar and history-making Cabinet member, civil rights activists and educators, a game-changing philanthropist and pioneers in the arts. → Read More
This Latina reporter and author urges women of color not to 'lose sight of our own value'
In author and MSNBC "Morning Joe" reporter Daniela Pierre-Bravo's book, "The Other," the Latina journalist urges women of color to own and embrace their success. → Read More
Opinion: Texas governor is cynically using immigrants as props
Texas is using immigrants as props. For weeks now, migrants have been arriving by bus in New York City and Washington, sent there by Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, in a cynical ploy overwhelming public services in both cities, writes Raul A. Reyes. → Read More
Supreme Court wrong to block Biden immigration priorities
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is ignoring federal law, precedent, and common sense. → Read More
Opinion: These GOP Latina candidates are not the 'real deal'
The GOP is touting three Latina candidates from Texas: Mayra Flores, Monica De La Cruz and Cassy Garcia. They hold conservative positions on abortion, gun control and immigration, writes Raul Reyes. That's just not where most Latinos are, he says. → Read More
A landmark case ensuring education to undocumented children turns 40
A group of Texas Hispanic parents fought for their children’s right to attend public school. The Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe ruled in their favor. “The right to a basic education is a fundamental part of democracy," says historian Sonia Hernandez. → Read More
Why Texas cannot declare an ‘invasion’ at the border
This is a Texas-sized bad idea. → Read More
Why Latinos should support Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation
Her work as a public defender and on the U.S. Sentencing Commission is especially important. → Read More
On immigration, President Biden needs a re-set
In his first year in office, Biden and his officials have been largely reactive on immigration, letting Republicans define the issue. → Read More
Why California needs a Latino state supreme court justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a decision to make — and the clock is ticking. → Read More
In SSI case, Supreme Court should extend a lifeline to Puerto Rico
Since 1972, SSI has been available to eligible citizens, except those living in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. → Read More
Why Latinos need Supreme Court reform
The recent decisions by the court’s conservative majority have demonstrated a trend of partisanship that does not serve Latinos. → Read More
Playwright Matthew López makes history as first Latino to win Tony for Best Play
Playwright Matthew López made history by becoming the first Latino to win the Tony Award for Best Play for "The Inheritance." → Read More
'Amazing': Broadway Latinos are back after Covid shutdown
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic last year, Broadway actor Bianca Marroquín would find herself awake in the middle of the night, trying to make sense → Read More
A Latino family paved the way for school desegregation. It's still 'unknown' history.
Sylvia Mendez and her Latino parents paved the way for desegregation in Mendez v Westminster but this Hispanic civil rights contribution is not largely known. → Read More
The impact and legacy of 'How the García Girls Lost Their Accents,' 30 years later
“How the García Girls Lost Their Accents,” a book about four sisters from the Dominican Republic coming of age in the United States, captivated critics and readers in 1991, established Julia Alvarez as an emerging literary talent — and provided a window into the bicultural lives of Latino immigrants. → Read More
'In the Heights' defies stereotypes, portrays Latinos in 3 dimensions
Latinos in movies are often depicted as living in poverty or as criminals. No surprise there. → Read More
Hola Papi: How a gay, Latino man found his voice as an advice columnist
John Paul Brammer, the "Hola Papi" online advice columnist wrote his first book on being Latino, gay and from Oklahoma and lessons from readers' letters. → Read More