The United States Chamber of Commerce believes that this initiative enacted today by The Department of Homeland Security,” will have an adverse effect on our economy and national security.” This afternoon, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff delivered a state of immigration address. He announced that the agency was formally issuing the Social Security […]
Can Barack Obama Win the Catholic Vote?
Last week ,we told you that Barack Obama has been able to gain support among support among Latino Evangelical Christians, a group that came out in strong numbers for George W.Bush in 2004. Many wondered whether groups such as these would support Obama due to his stance on social issues such as abortion. Polls now […]
New Documentary Urges Minority Women to Vote.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLzt4YV8ePA] The Documentary titled, “Engage Her: Getting Minority Women to Lead and Vote,” features Latina trailblazer, Dolores Huerta and other prominent Latinas such as Maria Theresa Petersen, Executive Director of Voto Latino.The documentary was released by a new organization called Engage Her,it points to the fact that campaigns do not generally target females who belong […]
Latinos, College Affordability and the Next President
A recent study found that Latinos face great obstacles in their quest to acquire a college education. Barack Obama and John McCain both have plans that promise to make college more affordable and accessible. However, Barack Obama’s plan seems to address the unique circumstances Latinos face more effectively than John McCain’s… Financing college education is […]
Ya Es Hora, VE Y VOTA
Guest Blogger: Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund This November, the Latino community has a historic opportunity to play a decisive role in the outcome of the presidential election. In order to meet the needs of the country’s Latino voters, the National Association of […]
Latino Protestants Swing Towards Obama
A voting group that gave overwhelming support to George Bush in 2004 ,now supports the Democratic candidate. In a year when Latinos seems to be leaning towards the Democratic party, this was a group that McCain hoped he could hold on to. They are a minority within a minority but in this year’s White House […]
The Latino Education Crisis: Possible Solutions to a Complicated Issue
Drop out rates for Latinos have remained high, particularly among immigrant students who many times face tremendous obstacles to obtain an education. Most studies indicate that those trends will continue unless dramatic steps are taken in the next few years. Latinos are posed to become the ethnic majority in the United States in the upcoming […]
In the Face of Economic Uncertainty,Immigration Issue has Become a Non-Issue on the Campaign Trail
Just a year ago, immigration was a volatile political issue that consumed Congress and ignited passions among Americans on both sides of the debate. These days the presidential candidates barely mention the topic on the campaign trail. The nation’s fundamental immigration problems have not been fixed. And with the economy contracting, Americans are likely to […]
Why Barack Obama's Health Care Plan is Good for Latinos
Guest Blogger: John A Perez, Democratic Nominee for California’s 46th Assembly District In recent weeks we have all been hearing about new economic lows every day. Jobs are disappearing by the thousands every day across this country. Home foreclosures are up, huge banks are failing and nearly every economic indicator points to trouble or bad […]
The Time for Latinos is NOW
Hispanic organizations have been working tirelessly this year to increase voter participation among the Hispanic community. If Latino turnout exceeds expectations it may mean that the phrase “sleeping giant” may be laid to rest once and for all… Elections are a time of accountability, a time when the values of presidential candidates are judged by […]
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