A border son : my life in activism, education, and politics /
"A memoir by a key behind-the-scenes player in several state and federal administrations"-- Provided by publisher.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Austin :
University of Texas at Austin Center for Mexican American Studies,
2026.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword by Dolores Huerta
- Preface: Who am I?
- A capitol command : working under a dome again
- Border childhood : my youth in two worlds
- Becoming Jorge : the top-secret military job that changed my life
- Lessons From the Chicano Movement : backing up Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and other inspiring Chicano leaders
- Chicanos on the rise at Sacramento State
- Allies united : a legendary Chief Justice backs down
- Counting heritage : the 1980 Census and its historic Latino surge
- Back to Texas : a maquiladora matchmaker
- Putting words in the Lt. Governor's mouth
- Politics in the Sunshine State
- Live from Capitol Hill : running a Congressional Office for Environmental and Economic Justice
- Back home, briefly : still a border advocate
- Doors of opportunity : bringing a diverse student body to California State Universities.