In an article in today’s USA Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) was quoted by the as saying that there two types of lawmakers, “a workhorse or a showhorse.” Sánchez has organized seven […]
Where Is Veronica Escobar On Immigration Reform?
Martin Paredes
An immigrant observing and commenting on border issues, public corruption and immigration from a perspective seldom heard on national debates.
Sixteen-Year-Old Has Arm Broken At Children’s Hospital During Altercation
Author’s note: this article involves a minor at the time of the incident. We normally do not name minors by name unless a parent or guardian authorizes us to. In this case, […]
Tulsa’s Greenwood And The Battle For Duranguito
One issue generally overlooked in economic redevelopment efforts is the problem of whitewashing. The plans to revitalize the El Paso downtown to bolster the city’s economy pits community leaders intent on growing […]
County Punts Open Records Request To Texas Attorney General
On January 12, El Paso Politics submitted an open records request to the county judge and the county commissioners. We asked for all communications sent and received by the government officials about […]
El Paso Republican Party Offers No Comment On Legitimacy of Biden
The El Paso Politics asked the El Paso Republican Party for comment about the legitimacy of the Joe Biden administration and the social media controversy involving the Republicans. Because of the national […]
New Court Filing Provides New Details About Children’s Hospital
A new court filing today in the Saucedo malpractice lawsuit against the El Paso Children’s Hospital provides new details to the ongoing saga at the local children’s hospital. An email blast sent […]
The El Paso Children’s Hospital Financial House of Cards
El Paso Children’s Hospital has a very troublesome history in El Paso. El Paso deserves a children’s hospital. But at what expense? Having a children’s hospital is not the remedy because ultimately […]
Immigration Reckoning Coming To El Paso
As the Biden administration begins to take shape later this week it is likely that a reckoning is coming to El Paso, specifically to the local border patrol agency. As readers may […]
El Paso Government Owned Companies
When taxpayers think of countries like China or Cuba they inadvertently think about state-owned companies where private ownership is restricted or impossible. Generally, a socialist country owns the companies. Many taxpayers may […]
The El Paso Tortured Duality With Immigrants
El Pasoans have an identity crisis when it comes to immigration and immigrants. Outwardly the local politicians proclaim support for immigrants and decry the lack of immigration reform. El Paso identifies itself […]
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