Education: Is a College Degree a Path to Success or Debt Trap?
Chicas, let me give you some sound advice: if you don’t have to, don’t go to college. As the default rate on student loans increases at an alarming rate, students are reconsidering their More »
Angelina Jolie Inspired Meatless Monday: 7 Cancer Fighting Foods
Angelina Jolie‘s decision to undergo a double mastectomy to decrease her risk of breast cancer sends an important message to Latinas: we can make choices to reduce our own risk of cancer. I know this very well. Breast More »
Fitness: Build Muscle Anywhere with a Resistance Band
Can’t make it to the gym? Take it with you! Resistance bands are lightweight and fit easily in your purse for a total body workout anytime, anywhere. Elastic strips designed to help More »
Salud: Angelina Jolie’s Medical Decision and a Latina Guide to Breast Health
Latinas should learn from Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy because of a high chance of developing cancer due to her family history which she reveals in a recent op-ed piece in the New York Times. The More »
Immigration Markup: TWLC’s Viviana Hurtado on MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts Show
What happens when Senators tack on 300+ amendments to the immigration bill? You have a lengthy mark-up process that continues for weeks. This is a good thing. The so-called Gang of Eight More »
Education: Code Switching and Cultural Identity in the Classroom
A former co-worker of mine used to tell a story about how his father forced him to wear a suit on move-in day of his freshman year of college. It was 2004. More »
UPDATE: Re-published in HuffPo! Latino IQ Quiz: Does the GOP Hate Hispanics? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe d) Can You Repeat?
This rhetorical question has a clear answer in my head–no. But the rhetoric during last year’s Republican primaries and the election, as well as Congress’ current immigration bill debate, is sending a message to Latinos More »
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Rush Limbaugh Said the “P” Word: TWLC’s Viviana Hurtado on NPR’s Tell Me More with Michel Martin
March 8, 2012
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I “gave up” swearing for Lent. Not that I’m a potty mouth. But when I’ve worked hours on a blog post just to see it ¡poof! I wish my first reaction was, ¡Blessed Virgen María of God! When it comes Read More...
In Fox News Latino: Rick Santorum: Faith and Razón
March 6, 2012
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Dumb and Dumber. Nah…I’m not singlin’ ‘out a part. candidate. + during primary silly season, combined with our 24/7 media culture, you take what presidential nominee hopefuls say as seriously as a Kim Kardashian wedding. Thing is, Latino educational underachievement Read More...
In Latina Magazine: Election 2012: Rick Santorum’s Record and Your Vote
March 2, 2012
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[¿¿¿Anyone notice the "come hither," "What's a happening, hot stuff?" look on the woman's face behind Rick Santorum in this Getty Images pic???] What comes with a tsunami-worthy surge? A spotlight, a very harsh one. And it’s shining on GOP Read More...
More Habla: TWLC’s Viviana Hurtado on Univision’s “Punto y Seguido”
February 29, 2012
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In case you suspect I have A LOT to say, especially about things I’m passionate about like política, you’re rrriiggghhhtttt! Especially when it concerns Latinos. You see, everyone–pols, marketers, corporations–is going a little loco with the 2010 U.S. Census data. Basically, Read More...
TWLC’s Viviana Hurtado on Univision’s Al Punto with Jorge Ramos: Election 2012 and the Oscars
February 28, 2012
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Ring…Ring…Ring… “¿Allo?“ “Hola Viviana. It’s Jorge Ramos calling. I’m dying to share your incisive, ground-breaking, unique, and down-with-it perspectiva with my Al Punto viewers. Wanna hang out and come on?” [insert: ¡Thump! Smelling salts to bring me back to life after hearing Ol' Read More...
In Latina Magazine: Election 2012: Based on His Record, Will You Vote for Mitt Romney?
February 24, 2012
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I swear, it’s Idol for the Dweeb set–you know the ones who didn’t go to prom (ahem, unless Big Bro strong-armed his B-F-F–El Peruano–to go with you to the dance clad in cotton candy-my-dress-was-that-pink-and-grande). The Arizona Republican debate proved that Read More...
Women’s Bodies: Rick Santorum, Chris Brown and Rihanna’s (Don’t) Duet (Girl): TWLC’s Viviana Hurtado on NPR’s Tell Me More with Michel Martin
February 23, 2012
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Why do I bother watching las calorías…or pushing myself to race up “The Exorcist” steps in Georgetown? Doesn’t matter if I’m saggin’, + a few L.B.S.’s (sign of being in a happy relationship. I eat), clad in fleece sweats, or Read More...
In Latina Magazine: Election 2012: Can Barack Obama Run on His Record With Latino Voters?
February 16, 2012
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Checa my record. In our 24/7 information culture where things come at us at the speed of light and in 140 characters or less, check my record is kind of an quaint concept, ¿no? along the lines of: “Yes I’ll Read More...