Hisplaining
It’s that time again—Democrats and Republicans alike are rediscovering that Latinos hold the key to winning the White House for the next four years
A pocket guide to the colorful—and complex—uses of the word madre in Mexican Spanish. ¡Ándale!
Confessions of a self-sabotaging Latina writer. Laura Martínez unpacks the lack of female empowerment amidst the growing gender pay gap.
In which Laura Martínez navigates how to keep up—and debunk—the fake news in (the many) family WhatsApp chats
With Christmas just around the corner, Laura Martínez would like to remind you that the real Navidad happens on December 24
With the 2024 US general election in full swing, candidates on both sides of the political aisle courting the Latino vote would be well advised to read this column
Does not knowing Spanish make you less Latino? Laura Martinez tackles this question while dreaming up a future where everyone is forced to speak Spanish—even the gringos
After a decade in the US, humorist Laura Martinez has not adopted the American penchant for planning. This includes financial planning, educational planning, and funeral planning.
In this special summer segment, Laura Martínez hisplains vacation in different continents and why there is no time off for the overworked American employee
Lyanne Alfaro shares how she—and other millennials and Gen Xers—are helping their Latino parents plan for their financial futures through modern tools
Laura Martinez warns American businesswomen visiting her country about the social (and hydration) hazards of venturing out for a drink on their own
Reporting from Mexico City, columnist Laura Martinez may or may not have gotten herself banned from all local restaurants (and her sister’s kitchen) for forgetting to say buen provecho after a meal
Laura Martinez on why Latinos carry illegal cargo like 15-lb wheels of stinky cheese, prohibited fruits, and other “little” treats on flights
In this month’s column, Laura Martinez hisplains why Latinos entrust their health and wellness to Vicks VapoRub, colita de rana, and—at some point—the doctor. This article is not sponsored by Vicks, but maybe it should be.
In this month’s column, Laura Martinez hisplains one of Mexico’s most famous exports—güeros—and the coded language perpetuating colorism in Latin America
In her latest column, Laura Martinez explains how to tell if someone is a Latino or not. Pro tip: Ask if they own a sombrero.
In her ninth Hisplaining column, Laura Martinez explains the improbable link between tamales and the Three Wise Men
Laura Martinez’s eighth monthly Hisplaining column covers Día de los Muertos—aka, what she’s dubbing the new Cinco de Mayo
Laura Martinez complains about—ahem, reflects on—the hilarious AI audio fails in her previous Hisplaining columns
Laura Martinez’s sixth monthly column covers the dos and don’ts of celebrating Hispanic history and culture
To x or not to x? Laura Martinez’s latest Hisplaining column explores the concept and complexities of gender-neutral terms