Three years ago, lawmakers in the only state to mandate health care and the first to legalize gay marriage, struck down a bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants to attend college at in-state tuition rates. With 10 other states – some far more conservative – having adopted such legislation, Massachusetts lawmakers are poised to […]
Napolitano Says U.S. Border Is More Secure but Need for Immigration Reform Still Exists
November 13, 2009 By
Speaking on the issue of immigration reform Friday morning the Center for American Progress , Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano explained that many of the benchmarks Congress set in 2007 for border security have been met.
Lou Dobbs Resigns From CNN
November 12, 2009 By
One of immigration reform’s biggest opponents on television, Lou Dobbs, abruptly resigned from his position as news anchor for CNN on Wednesday. The cable news network’s attempt at remaining neutral was hindered by Dobbs’ tendency for venting his strong opinions. President of CNN/U.S., Jonathan Klein, offered an ultimatum to Dobbs months ago that would allow […]
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Janet Murguía and Ralph Neas "Don’t Deny Healthcare to Children of Parents in U.S. Illegally"
November 10, 2009 By
Latinovations would like to thank Ms. Murguía and Mr. Neas for their contribution to La Plaza. America cannot afford to allow anti-immigrant sentiment to shape healthcare reform policy. The health reform debate must be about what is best for all Americans, not about immigration. Our nation’s leaders should […]
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Hector Sanchez "Latinos Must Think Before Boycotting the Census"
November 9, 2009 By
Latinovations would like to thank Mr. Sanchez for his contribution to La Plaza. Less than six months from the 2010 census, there is a rising movement in the Latino community to boycott the survey. Not only is this a terribly irresponsible and narrow-minded idea for Latinos, but it would be a detrimental decision that would […]
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Dr. Mariana Glusman "Leyendo Juntos (Reading Together) Initiative Promotes Literacy Among Latino Families"
November 6, 2009 By
Latinovations would like to thank Dr. Glusman for her contribution to La Plaza. Multiple studies have demonstrated that Latino children lag behind their non-Latino peers all along the educational ladder, from Kindergarten to college. The latest study from University of California at Berkley, points to the fact that this disparity is noticeable even by age […]
President Obama Nominates Judge Albert Diaz to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
November 5, 2009 By
Yesterday, President Obama announced the nomination of Judge Albert Diaz to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Diaz is currently serving as a Special Superior Court Judge in North Carolina.
Massachusetts Voters Elect State's First Latino Mayor
November 4, 2009 By
Voters in Lawrence, Massachusetts elected the state’s first Latino mayor. State Representative William Lantigua successfully captured 53 percent of the vote – beating his opponent City Councilmember David C. Abdoo.
Supreme Court May Take on Arizona Immigration Law
November 3, 2009 By
A number of Arizona business groups have been trying to get a controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out for the past two years, and now their struggle has been noticed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Jessica Arons "A Healthy Nation Starts with Equality in the Workplace"
November 2, 2009 By
Women are poised to become half of all paid employees in the country by the end of this year, making them primary and co-breadwinners in more households than ever before. It is clear that women at all economic levels work in paid employment, either because they choose to or because they have to, and that […]
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