The book, Who Rules El Paso? argued that Paul L. Foster and Woody Hunt are the power brokers of El Paso. To understand the evolving political power center of El Paso, the El Paso Politics is exploring the different players that are involved in El Paso’s evolving political power centers. As previously reported by the […]
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The Trump Legacy – 250 Thousand Plus Dead
The post for today is very simple. It is a reminder to all those who are thinking about voting for Donald Trump on November 3rd that they are voting for the destruction of America. Trump, and many of his supporters, believe that Donald Trump is for America First. But the reality is nothing more than […]
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The Illusive Latino Vote Even More Illusive in 2020
There is this idea pushed forth by political observers that Latinos are a growing voter base and that they are on the verge of substantially changing the face of the American electorate. Each election cycle it is the Latino vote that will make the difference and each time it fizzles into nothing. The 2020 elections […]
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EPISD Teachers Live Chat, Friday, September 25, 2020 from 4 PM to 4:30 PM.
By Xavier Miranda, EPISD Teacher, EPAFT member, DSA member, El Paso Grassroots Chief Academics Officer Tamekia Brown of EPISD, will host a live chat, specifically for EPISD Teachers and answer questions about the return to school. It is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020 from 4 PM to 4:30 PM. Considering that the County of […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
El Paso, TX- On Monday, September 21, 2020 Sunrise El Paso and local climate action advocacy groups invite the press and public to a COVID-safe demonstration to oppose the proposed “Newman 6” 228 MW fracked-gas plant in El Paso at 5:30 pm at San Jacinto Plaza, 114 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901. Speakers […]
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The RBG Voter Factor
Readers are likely aware that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died this weekend. RGB, as she is colloquially referred to has been a factor for the upcoming November elections. However, on her passing, RBG will likely play a larger role in the election. Political pundits and legal scholars are discussing the how and the […]
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Lyda Ness Garcia Accused of Fraudulently Cashing Three Checks
Local attorney Lyda Ness Garcia, who is running for the 383rd Family Court bench, has been accused of improperly cashing her client’s checks. In July, Lyda Ness Garcia beat Lucila Flores in the Democratic Party primaries. She now faces Republican candidate Phyllis Martinez Gonzalez on November 3. This is not the first elected position that […]
Posted inGenealogy
Your DNA – To Test or Not to Test
By Maria R. Perez, MSSW As our society—our world—continues to struggle with issues of human rights and equality, the DNA and ancestry markets are booming. Somewhat of an irony, I dare say. Now more than ever, we see advertisements for DNA kits; TV shows depicting ancestral roots of celebrities; documentaries on stolen babies; the reunion […]
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Support Police And Violate The Flag Code
One of the most hypocritical things I see is the hypocrisy by both police officers and their supporters who have no problem violating the Flag Code while arguing that individuals should follow the law to avoid problems. Some even argue that those that the police violate likely had it coming because they broke the law […]