Millions of Latino Families to be Affected by Republican Tax Plan – More than 10 million Latinos would be affected by the Republican tax bill if a torturous legislative harmonization process between the House and Senate succeeds. Although the Trump administration is very optimistic about achieving its first legislate victory, opposition leaders believe it is still possible to halt the tax plan, which, if approved, would lower taxes on the wealthiest at the expense of the poor. With the details from Washington is our reporter, José Lopez Zamorano.
California Asked to Stop Using Dangerous Insecticide – After the federal government’s failure to prohibit the use of the insecticide known as chlorpyrifos, environmental groups and leaders of affected communities in California are pressuring the state to declare a ban. Chlorpyrifos is a widely-used pesticide that has been associated with severe nervous system damage in young children and pregnant women. Ruben Tapia prepared this report after local leaders in California’s central valley issued a statement.
New Studies of Racism Released in the U.S. and Mexico – This year, research on racism and discrimination carried out in both the United States and Mexico have caused a stir. A U.S. survey many by finding that people of all races reported having suffered racial discrimination. Meanwhile, a survey in Mexico marked the first time the government there has conducted a study of racism. Joy Diaz reports from Austin, Texas. This report is part of the series, “Speaking of Race.”
