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The article focuses on U.S. Latinos serving in the military. The author provides an overview of Latino service. Particular attention is given to the 65th Regimental Combat Team, or "Boricuaneers" of the Korean conflict, and Company E of the 141st Regiment, Texas Infantry, who fought in the second World War. The author discusses the pride Latinos take in their service, and gives particular focus to Sergeant Jesus "Chuey" Aguilera, a soldier who was part of the "Border Bandits" in Gardez, Afghanistan. Data related to the number of Latino servicemen currently on active duty is also included.

The article discusses U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's outlook towards Mexico. Topics discussed include persistence of border issues between the two nations; Trump's campaign policies against Mexican transgression and strategies against Mexican immigrants; criticizing views of Mexican president Pena Nieto on Trump; and various political strategies of Trump to build wall on southern border, trade relations with Mexio and deportations of illegal immigrants.

The article focuses on the issue of pronunciation of Spanish language being pretentious in the U.S. which was raised by non-Spanish speaking people with reference to Arizona television news anchor Vanessa Ruiz. Topics include correct Spanish usage by Ruiz sounding pretentious, foreign language words in the language which affects its pronunciation and purity of language depending upon culture and presidential candidate Donald Trump asking presidential contender, Jeb Bush to speak in English.

The article offers the author's perspective on the political approach of Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump in the U.S., focusing on his comments regarding the Latino immigrants. The author is critical to the statement made by Trump referring the Mexicans to being rapists and people that have lots of problems. The author also comments on the kind of leader Trump will be should he become the country's next president.

In the article, the author discusses issues in higher education in the U.S. as of April 2015, particularly the membership of students to social fraternities. He cites his own experiences in studying at the University of Texas in Austin as one of the few Mexican-American students, in which he joined the Catholic Church's Newman Club. He also presents the racial discrimination among fraternities like the University of Oklahoma's (OU) Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

The article pays tribute to Father Theodore Hesburgh, president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

The article offers the author's perspectives about the immigration reform of U.S. President Barack Obama. The author cites that Obama is a much better politician than a leader as evidenced by his political ascendancy and performance during his two terms. He also tackles the efforts of the Republicans to impeach the president.

Features United States Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-California). Political career; Her views on bilingual education.

The article offers information related to national security threats in the U.S. Topics discussed include the utilization of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group of the Rio Grande River in Texas to cross the border in the country, the views of Texas Governor Rick Perry on how to resolve the issue, and the government's immigration reform.

The article presents the author's opinion on former U.S President Richard Nixon's attitudes towards the Hispanic population of the U.S. His opinions on Nixon's resignation from the U.S. Presidency and the Watergate Affair are presented. His views on how the Hispanics affiliated with the Nixon administration or his campaign were not involved in the affairs of his re-election committee. The author's views on former U.S. President Bill Clinton's impeachment by the U.S. Congress are presented.

The author explains why the state of immigration in the U.S. can be described as quilombo, an Argentinian word that refers to things that are a mess, in discord or conflicted. Topics discussed include the long-standing migration problem of the U.S. particularly the Latinos who are already numbering to more than 50 million, the dramatic growth in 2014 of illegal children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008.

The article discusses the illegal migration of thousands of Central American children seeking asylum in the U.S. Topics discussed include the reasons why the children are fleeing their home countries, what they hope to accomplish and how the U.S. government and its citizens have reacted and responded to the problem. Also discussed is the impact of the illegal migration on U.S. human resources agencies.

The author argues that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush would make a good presidential candidate in 2016 despite biases against his family. The impact of Jeb Bush's brother, former president George W. Bush, on his candidacy is discussed. The challenges faced by Republicans in finding a suitable candidate against former Secretary of State and possible presidential candidate Hillary Clinton are mentioned. Other topics include the ability of Jeb Bush to capture votes from the Latino population.

The article discusses the Hispanic population in the U.S. with particular focus on the Latino ethnic group. It looks into the Latinos' own social identity, their preference of living in a bifurcated environment, and their love for their own language, traditions, and history. It also talks about Dr. Samuel P. Huntington's book "Who Are We: The Challenges to American's National Identity" which mentions the continuous growth of the Hispanics in the country.

The article discusses the status of immigration reform in the U.S. as of February 2014. Topics discussed include the efforts taken by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) to urge action on immigration, the response of many Latinos to the immigration reform issue, and the passage of a bill by the Senate which included steps to legitimatize illegals. The view of Senator Ted Cruz of Texas on the need to re-evaluate immigration reform on humanitarian grounds is also offered.

The article discusses the political prospects of San Antonio, Texas mayor Julian Castro. While Republicans have Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz as Latino aspirants for higher public office, the Democrats have Castro as candidate for the vice-presidential position. Castro is said to have the rare ability to charm voters despite relatively few public achievements. He was the keynote speaker at the 2012 Democratic Convention, a role taken previously by U.S. President Barack Obama.

The author comments on immigration efforts under the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. He notes that during Obama's first term, more than 1.5 million illegal aliens have been deported, which is more than any previous administration. He observes that majority of illegal aliens in the U.S. are Latinos. He highlights the opposition of the U.S. House of Representatives, particularly Republican House Speaker John Boehner, to the Senate immigration bill in 2013.

The article discusses the 2011 estimate of the U.S. Department of State that there were 5.2 million Americans living abroad. It observes that the number is growing and onerous U.S. tax liabilities is a principal reason for leaving the country. The article also suggests that the U.S. dollar still goes a long way in many countries to afford Americans, especially retired seniors, a new life almost luxurious with maids, gardeners, good health services and other accoutrements of upscale living.

The author describes U.S. President Barack Obama's sixth trip to Latin America, which took him to Mexico and Central America, as a non-event. He reports that Obama and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto agree that illegal immigration to the U.S. flowing from Mexico is the big issue. The author also observes that Obama received a hero's welcome in Costa Rica since it was a rare occasion for a U.S. president to visit the tiny Central American nation.

The author expresses his doubts on the proposed U.S. immigration reforms. He says that although there are many factors that may finally lead to the resolution of a long-time problem where much has been promised and little had been delivered, there are still many issues involved that seem to be irreconcilable. An issue he brings up was mentioned by Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas who said that it is unfair to the millions of legal immigrants who waited years to come to the U.S. legally.

The author views that the U.S. Republican party has not been supportive of Latinos. He commends the administration of former U.S. President Richard Nixon for his legacy of hiring the most Latinos and praises President Barack Obama's administration for giving Latinos the appearance of inclusion. He suggests Republicans to create an action plan and make their politics attractive and to improve their image among Latinos. He names probable potential Latinos who can become major political players.

The article focuses on the issue of immigration of Latinos to the U.S. The author states that as of January 21, 2013, U.S. President Barack Obama is not giving much intention to resolve immigration issues especially for Latino youth, the so-called dreamers. It notes that the history of U.S. immigration goes all the way back to the turn of the 20th century after Mexico's defeat against the U.S.

The article presents the author's reflection on being a Latin American. He states that he grew up in the period where Latinos disguise their ancestry to be accepted in the community. He cites that the trend is the opposite because Latinos are being celebrated in the U.S. due to their large numbers and political influence. He adds that Latinos are projected to be among the dominant groups as early as 2050.

The author offers his insight on the chances of U.S. President Barack Obama to be the 45th president of the U.S. He thinks Obama's campaign slogan "Forward" promises better days ahead just as he did in his first term. Also discussed are the social and economic issues carried by Obama during his 1st term.

The article focuses on the appeal of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of the U.S. for church leaders to re-examine the role of the nun in the Catholic religion and propose reforms that concern their role. The LCWR is challenging the policy on male-only priesthood, the church teaching on same-sex relations and the church code of hierarchy to allow nuns to participate in the review of church statues. The statement of the Vatican on the matters is also discussed.

The article discusses the influence of first ladies on how the presidents rule the nation. It cites that Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, advocated for the downtrodden and people's rights. Peruvian President Ollanta Humala says while his wife Nadine Heredia de Humala helps him in the construction of a party, he is in charge when it comes to the affairs of state.

The article discusses economic problems in the U.S. and criticizes the government policy to spend money in countries like Afghanistan. It is commented the country needs to focus on its economic development instead of doing nation building work for Afghanistan. It is stated that the wars, national defense budget and entitlement programs are bankrupting the nation and pushing many Americans into want and deprivation.

The article presents the author's views on the plans of U.S. businessman Donald Trump to of run for president of the U.S. The author states that it sounds like a silly season in presidential politics. It is stated that none of the candidates, who are planning to run for Republican primaries are fresh talents like U.S. President Barack Obama.