Taco-related violence seems to be spiking across the country, something we reported last week as well. Let&#8217;s keep our heads and remember that tacos are a sanctuary, a place to put aside our differences&#8211; much like the churches of old. In brighter news, the taco lifestyle continues to gain ground not just in North America…

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