Latino News and Opinion
Census: Utah's Latino population increased 78% between 2.
New Census data released Thursday said there are now 378,000 Latinos living in Utah, about 13 percent of the state's population.
Salt Lake Tribune; February 25, 2011
Report: Number of illegal immigrants in U.S. remains at 11.5 million.
The Pew Hispanic Center released a report on Tuesday that said there were about 11.2 illegal immigrants in the United States in 2010, roughly the same number reported in 2009.
New York Times; February 2, 2011
Report: Western states see declines in illegal immigrant populations.
The report released Tuesday by the Pew Hispanic Center said Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Colorado were among the states reporting a decrease in their illegal immigrant populations in 2010.
Salt Lake Tribune; February 2, 2011
Opinion
Stand up against racism in Northern Idaho by sitting down for a taco.
The racists are back in Northern Idaho and they're taking their message for an "all-white Idaho" to the streets, picketing taco trucks and Mexican eateries. Residents of the area can stand up against the bigotry by treating themselves to some of the most delicious food available. A column by Shawn Vestal.
Spokane Spokesman-Review; February 4, 2011
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