Editor’s note: as a reminder, phrases in blue are links to supporting articles. Click on them for more detail. In a previous article we laid out how philanthropy is used by the […]
Philanthropy: The Case of The Community Scholars
Martin Paredes
An immigrant observing and commenting on border issues, public corruption and immigration from a perspective seldom heard on national debates.
Project Arriba – How Tax Dollars Are Used For The Wealthy’s Public Policy
During the October 7, 2002, El Paso Commissioners Court meeting, a group, generally known by many in El Paso as EPISO, was present asking commissioners for $350,000 in tax dollars. Its representatives […]
It Will Cost El Paso Taxpayers Almost One Million Dollars To Get Rid Of Tommy Gonzalez
It will cost El Paso taxpayers almost one million dollars to rid themselves of Tommy Gonzalez according to Gonzalez’ recent contract with the City. It is hard to estimate the exact amount […]
El Paso Taxpayers Owe Three Billion Dollars
El Paso taxpayers owe over $3 billion in debt according to data legally required to be published by the City of El Paso. The debt is paid for via El Paso’s property […]
White Replacement Extremism, El Paso And The Politics Of Education
Author’s note: I expect to be criticized for not using the term “allegedly” before the descriptions of the crimes that Patrick Wood Crusius has been charged with, but not convicted. Although there […]
Displacing Latinos Through Economic Manipulation Of Public Policy
As we explored in our previous article, philanthropy is used to manage the public policy agenda. Individuals who donate to non-profits tend to be wealthy and White. Their donations are often used […]
Who Speaks For El Paso, The Economic Voices
Editor’s note: it has come to our attention that readers may not realize that we link to relevant and supporting articles to provide better context. When you see a word or section […]
El Paso Republican Switches Party To Run In Upcoming Election
It is a constant rumor in El Paso that if a candidate aspires for a county-wide office they must run on the Democratic Party ticket. Running as a Republican is difficult with […]
The Two Sides Of The El Paso Children’s Hospital
In recent court filings, the El Paso Children’s Hospital is arguing both that it is a public entity immune from lawsuits but also not a public entity subject to open records requests. […]
Special Report: El Paso Eviction Analysis Report
On September 4, 2020, an eviction moratorium was declared nationally. It prohibited landlords from evicting tenants for not paying their rents. On July 31, 2021, the eviction moratorium imposed by the Centers […]
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