Author: Diego Graglia
Bio: Diego Graglia is a bilingual multimedia journalist who has worked at major media outlets in the U.S. and Latin America. He is currently the editor-in-chief at Expansion, Meixco’s leading business magazine.
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Posted on: 05 Jan 2009
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor Unless another Latino is nominated to be secretary of commerce, Bill Richardson’s exit will leave Latino cabinet representation in the Obama administration at the same level as the Clinton and Bush administrations. The New Mexico Governor, and would-be highest-profile Latino politician in the incoming Obama administration, has withdrawn his […]
Posted on: 02 Jan 2009
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor Despite the U.S. Latino population’s diversity and widespread presence, certain Hispanic groups have traditionally been associated with specific U.S cities – Mexicans in L.A. and Chicago, Cubans in Miami, Puerto Ricans in New York. But New York’s Hispanic face is rapidly changing. By 2024, a new study says, New […]
Posted on: 29 Dec 2008
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor Latino political leaders have been touting the potential power of Latino voters for years. Though we knew that demographics would end up proving them right sooner or later, their discourse was starting to sound like they had hired The Boy Who Cried Wolf as a spokesman. Then, 2008 happened. […]
Posted on: 26 Dec 2008
Turns out that, if anything, the U.S economic crisis has motivated many Mexican migrants to remain in the U.S., rather than make the expensive trip back home to try to weather the economic storm in an economy that is less well-prepared to deal with it.
Posted on: 22 Dec 2008
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has become famous for his made-for-TV antics, like forcing inmates to use pink underwear, and his immigration enforcement fervor, which has drawn heavy criticism from civil rights advocates. Now, he’s getting his own FOX reality show and pro-immigrant organizations are not happy. In response to […]
Posted on: 19 Dec 2008
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor On the heels of a much-criticized decision by the Bush Administration to change the H-2A guest worker program, it looks like one of the public officials who spoke against the change is headed to be the new secretary of labor. California Rep. Hilda Solís, the 51-year-old daughter of a Mexican father and […]
Posted on: 18 Dec 2008
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor A worker picks up tobacco leaves on a field outside Kinston, NC. (Photo: D. Graglia/newyorktomexico.com) Barely a month before leaving office, President George W. Bush has instituted changes in a guest worker program for agricultural workers, prompting harsh criticism from both ethnic and mainstream media and immigrant advocates. “Backstab […]
Posted on: 16 Dec 2008
Catholic leaders around the country continue to take the lead on legalization for undocumented immigrants. We recently reported on the Bishop of Little Rock, Arkansas, Anthony B. Taylor asking Arkansas Catholics to welcome immigrants rather than reject them. Now, Minnesota’s Catholic leaders have declared Jan. 4 “Immigration Sunday,” and will use the occasion to transmit […]
Posted on: 16 Dec 2008
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor Immigrants are finding it “harder than ever” to access safe and affordable housing in New York City, says a recent study published by a group of pro-immigrant organizations. For the study, “Confronting the Housing Squeeze: Challenges Facing Immigrant Tenants, and What New York Can Do,” researchers surveyed 541 immigrant […]
Posted on: 15 Dec 2008
By Diego Graglia, FI2W web editor If there’s one Republican politician who has become associated with the GOP’s strongest anti-illegal immigration rhetoric, it’s Colorado Representative Tom Tancredo. Tancredo, who ran last year for the Republican presidential nomination in a campaign based mostly on his hardline immigration approach, is retiring from Congress. The Colorado representative leaves […]
