In Arizona, Accent on the Ridiculous

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2010 As if Arizona isn't already up to its ears in anti-immigrant controversy, the state is now removing teachers who are believed to have too heavy an accent from classes for students still learning English. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arizona Bears Down on Illegal Immigrants

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2010 Arizona is known for its anti-immigration climate, with vigilante sheriffs seemingly ruling the day. Now, that anti-immigration sentiment may be about to be implemented by the state's political system, as the Legislature votes on a bill that would significantly toughen laws against undocumented immigrants. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Un Mensaje Personal a Puerto Rico

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2008 Barack Obama brushes up on his Español for this commercial airing in Puerto Rico. The Democratic front-runner trails Hillary Clinton ahead of the island's Sunday primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bienvenido, Soy John McCain

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2008 Whether it's just window dressing or the opening salvo of a serious effort to court the Latino vote, John McCain has launched a Spanish-language Web site. While McCain was once a champion of immigration reform, he did a substantial bit of pandering during the Republicans-only leg of the campaign. In fact, he even said at one point that he wouldn't vote for his own immigration bill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Amigos de Los Latinos

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2008 Latino voters have become a major force in American politics, especially in the Democratic primary. Although these Spanish-language ads from Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are similar in theme to the two presidential candidates' other TV spots, the music adds a little sabor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

We’re All Immigrants

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Dec 4, 2007 The English language won't be done in by the influx of Latin Americans. To see the fallacy of this warning, just take a little look at American history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hallelujah! Spanish Leader Snubs Pope

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2006 More than a million worshipers in Spain showed up to hear the pope deliver a homily in which he made a veiled attack on Spain's liberal legal attitude toward gay marriage and divorce. Conspicuously not in attendance: the Spanish prime minister. It's apparently the first time in history that a Spanish leader has missed such an address. Que bueno. Memo to Pope Benedict XVI: Keep on dressing up hate speech as The Good News and you'll continue to be marginalized by more-enlightened world leaders. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush: Anthem Should Be Sung in English

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2006 The president flatly rejected any formal recognition of a new Spanish-language version of the National Anthem. Read more about and listen to the anthem. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )