By: Oscar J. Martinez, PhD., A guest editorial Editor’s Note: Oscar J. Martínez is a retired professor who taught at UTEP and the University of Arizona. He has published numerous books on […]
UTEP Presidents, Latinos/as, and Colonialism
Guest Opinion: Disrespect of Mexican Americans at the El Paso City Council
By: Oscar J. Martinez, PhD., A guest editorial This article was updated on March 2, 2021 at 13:40E to correct taxpayer costs. ($400 million to $500 million). On February 16, 2021 the […]
Guest Opinion: Political Wedge Issues
By: Luis Enrique Miranda, A guest editorial A wedge issue is defined as an issue that drives a literal wedge into a political base, dividing its members. Oftentimes they are social in […]
Tom Fenton – Aesthetics v. Poverty
By: Luis Enrique MirandaAn editorial If you read the article Tom Fenton wrote on the history of his publication for the 20th anniversary of El Paso Inc., it becomes clear how present […]
Where Is Veronica Escobar On Immigration Reform?
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 […]
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 […]
El Chuco Electoral Committee Announcement
The following editorial was submitted by Xavier Miranda. My name is Xavier Miranda, and I am the new Chair of the DSA of El Chuco Electoral Committee. I am reaching out to […]
How did a General Pediatrician become the Most Powerful Force in El Paso For-Profit Healthcare?
Editor’s note: El Paso Politics is publishing this editorial as anonymous. The author is known to me and I have agreed to publish the editorial without revealing the author’s name to protect […]
El Paso Democrats are Divided. That is a Good Thing for the Party.
Editor’s note: The following is a Guest Editorial by Graciela Blandon. The El Paso Politics welcomes and encourages submissions from the community. For years, the County’s Democratic Party has existed as a […]
The El Paso Democratic Party Brawl Between The Establishment And The Progressives
Author’s note: The following is an analysis of an ongoing and developing political power readjustment in El Paso’s Democratic Party. Shortly after the election ended last week an interesting battle began to […]
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