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“Oedipus El Rey” Brought the West Coast to Boston

Jun 11, 2026

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“Oedipus El Rey” Brought the West Coast to Boston

Luis Alfaro's Chicano reimagining of a Greek tragedy triumphed

Julio Ricardo Varela

Our Copa: A Different World Cup Is Possible

Jun 10, 2026

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6 min read

Our Copa: A Different World Cup Is Possible

The planet’s greatest sporting event has become a site of autocracy, corruption, repression, and surveillance

Julio Ricardo Varela

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

This Isn’t a Race Phoenix Wanted to Win

Climate change is real, so when will our leaders lead?

Guest Contributor

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

The Latino Newsletter Announces July 4 Launch of American Colony, a Bilingual Podcast Series Co-Produced With Shake It Easy Media

Series examines Puerto Rico’s 128-year colonial relationship with the United States through the personal stories of Puerto Rican voices

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Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

Jun 5, 2026

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4 min read

Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

As allegations of sexual abuse emerge, Latina historians and preservationists examine how to confront harm while preserving the broader history of the farmworker movement

Guest Contributors

Will Another Resignation Start the Downfall of Puerto Rico’s Governor?

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Will Another Resignation Start the Downfall of Puerto Rico’s Governor?

The Economic Development and Commerce Secretary wrote that he lost trust in the administration

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano

California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

Jun 3, 2026

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California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

Tuesday’s primary race for governor is just the latest example

Francisco Avilés Pino

How Culturally Relevant Food Became Part of the Greater Boston Food Bank

Jun 2, 2026

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4 min read

How Culturally Relevant Food Became Part of the Greater Boston Food Bank

One of the nation’s largest hunger relief organizations changes with demographic shifts

Rosanna Marinelli

The Latino Newsletter

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“Oedipus El Rey” Brought the West Coast to Boston

Our Copa: A Different World Cup Is Possible

This Isn’t a Race Phoenix Wanted to Win

The Latino Newsletter Announces July 4 Launch of American Colony, a Bilingual Podcast Series Co-Produced With Shake It Easy Media

Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

Will Another Resignation Start the Downfall of Puerto Rico’s Governor?

California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

How Culturally Relevant Food Became Part of the Greater Boston Food Bank

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit journalism outlet
founded by Julio Ricardo Varela. Support our work. Subscribe today.