Latinos

Idaho's Hispanic Education Gap Shrinks

Jessica Robinson — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:41:12 +0000

Idaho is starting to see the education gap narrow for Latino students. That's according to the state's Commission on Hispanic Affairs. Latinos are the fastest growing segment of Idaho’s school system.

The commission's director Margie Gonzalez told a legislative panel the days of double digit drop-out rates for Hispanic kids are gone. More Latinos are enrolling in college.

Was Racially Polarized Voting On Display In Wash. Primary?

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:29:33 +0000

There’s more evidence that a Hispanic last name on the ballot can hurt a candidate’s chances. A statistical analysis released Wednesday reveals patterns of racially polarized voting in a Supreme Court race on Washington’s August primary.

ACLU Lawsuit: Yakima At-Large City Council Elections Dilute Latino Vote

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:40:06 +0000

The ACLU of Washington says at-large city council elections in the city of Yakima dilute the Latino vote and violate the federal Voting Rights Act. The ACLU filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city.