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Startup Journey

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We Have a New Host

Oct 11, 2025

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We Have a New Host

The Latino Newsletter podcast welcomes award-winning journalist Michelle Zacarias to this show

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Politics

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What New Polling Says About New York City’s 2025 Latino Vote

Oct 10, 2025

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What New Polling Says About New York City’s 2025 Latino Vote

Hispanic Federation survey lists cost of living, safety, and housing as key issues

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Identity

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U.S. Latinos Reach Record Highs in Population and Labor Force

Oct 8, 2025

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U.S. Latinos Reach Record Highs in Population and Labor Force

One in five Americans is Latino, a new UCLA and Cal Lutheran study says

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Startup Journey

The Latino Newsletter Secures Major Grant to Expand Puerto Rico Work

Oct 6, 2025

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The Latino Newsletter Secures Major Grant to Expand Puerto Rico Work

Thank you to the Mellon Foundation

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Politics

What 3 Members of Congress Told Me About Latino Political Power

Oct 3, 2025

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9 min read

What 3 Members of Congress Told Me About Latino Political Power

We've only just begun?

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Startup Journey

The Latino Newsletter at 68 Weeks

Sep 26, 2025

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4 min read

The Latino Newsletter at 68 Weeks

A podcast milestone, new financial foundations, and recognition for the work ahead

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Reporter's Notebook

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From the Notebook: Journalist Mario Guevara’s Fight Against Deportation

Sep 20, 2025

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From the Notebook: Journalist Mario Guevara’s Fight Against Deportation

ACLU presses a federal court to block his deportation to El Salvador

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

News

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Making the ALX100 List

Sep 16, 2025

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Making the ALX100 List

A recognition of Latino leadership in Massachusetts

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Sports

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Bobbito García's B-Ball Life

Sep 11, 2025

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5 min read

Bobbito García's B-Ball Life

Season 2 of our podcast is here

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

News

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Latinos Outpace US in Streaming, Nielsen Report Says

Sep 10, 2025

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4 min read

Latinos Outpace US in Streaming, Nielsen Report Says

They also hold more than $4.1 trillion in purchasing power

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela
Latino Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Stops

Sep 9, 2025

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Latino Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Stops

Justice Sotomayor, in dissenting opinion, says ‘constitutional freedoms are lost’

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Startup Journey

A Late Summer Update From The Latino Newsletter

Aug 22, 2025

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A Late Summer Update From The Latino Newsletter

It's all trending up

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Politics

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Pew: US Unauthorized Immigrant Population Reached Record 14 Million in 2023

Aug 21, 2025

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Pew: US Unauthorized Immigrant Population Reached Record 14 Million in 2023

Study finds growth during Biden years, then slowdown and signs of decline under policy shifts

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Identity

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Nearly Half of Latinos Say the American Dream Is Slipping Away

Aug 19, 2025

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Nearly Half of Latinos Say the American Dream Is Slipping Away

Hispanic Sentiment Study reveals a decline in optimism, eroding trust, and a widening gap between Latino influence and recognition

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Culture

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Immigrant Relief Fund Marks First Televised Lowrider Parade

Aug 15, 2025

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Immigrant Relief Fund Marks First Televised Lowrider Parade

Continues San Francisco Lowrider Council’s legacy of cultural preservation and social justice

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Politics

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Poll Finds 56% Oppose ICE Actions in Hospitals and Clinics

Aug 15, 2025

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6 min read

Poll Finds 56% Oppose ICE Actions in Hospitals and Clinics

Only Republicans and conservatives show net approval

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Reporter's Notebook

From the Notebook: Legal Battles and Tariff Warnings

Aug 14, 2025

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From the Notebook: Legal Battles and Tariff Warnings

Two stories I want to highlight this week

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Opinion

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Why Massachusetts Needs to Fund Local News Now

Aug 11, 2025

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Why Massachusetts Needs to Fund Local News Now

As a journalist shaped by this state, I’m ready to fight for independent media

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

News

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From the Notebook: ICE Overreach and a New Latino Power Play in Massachusetts

Aug 6, 2025

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7 min read

From the Notebook: ICE Overreach and a New Latino Power Play in Massachusetts

Two media releases that caught my attention from our Boston newsroom

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Puerto Rico

What We Know About Trump Firing Five Members of Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Control Board

Aug 5, 2025

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What We Know About Trump Firing Five Members of Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Control Board

In one word: colonialism

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Startup Journey

Summer Hours and a Call for Deputy Editors at The Latino Newsletter

Jul 7, 2025

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Summer Hours and a Call for Deputy Editors at The Latino Newsletter

It’s time to pass the baton to the next generation

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

News

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Firing of Senior Latina Journalist Leader Prompts NAHJ Response

Jul 3, 2025

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Firing of Senior Latina Journalist Leader Prompts NAHJ Response

Laura Castañeda speaks out about her dismissal and the challenges facing Latino media

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Startup Journey

The Latino Newsletter’s First Nonprofit Year and How We Grew

Jun 27, 2025

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6 min read

The Latino Newsletter’s First Nonprofit Year and How We Grew

From zero in the bank to reaching half a million readers, this is what we built together in 365 days

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela
Pew: Trump Narrowed Latino Vote Gap to Just 3 Points in 2024

Jun 26, 2025

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5 min read

Pew: Trump Narrowed Latino Vote Gap to Just 3 Points in 2024

Validated voter data shows strongest Republican performance yet among Latinos in a presidential race

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Startup Journey

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Help Us Launch Season 2 of The Latino Newsletter Podcast

Jun 13, 2025

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Help Us Launch Season 2 of The Latino Newsletter Podcast

Chipping in gets us back behind the mic for 10 new episodes

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela
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