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Obama Appeals to Latinos on the Economy

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[brightcove vid=1811559684&exp=1185304443&w=486&h=412] Today the Obama campaign announced the unveiling of new Spanish language TV and radio ads, in a press conference call with Miami Mayor Manny Díaz, Pomona Mayor Norma Torres, and Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez. The aim of these ads is to appeal to Latinos on the issue has taken over the Presidential campaign, […]

Celebrating Latino Pioneers:Edward Roybal

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Hispanic Heritage month is the perfect time to remember those brave men and women who dared to go where few Latinos had gone before. Edward Roybal mentored and endorsed many aspiring lawmakers, such as Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina. During this month it is important […]

Latinos Falling Behind in Education

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During a recent speech regarding the “No Child Left Behind” act, the first Hispanic Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales, said, “Education is the great equalizer in a democratic society.” Unfortunately, it seems that Latinos around the country are still falling behind in terms of education, it is clear that current policies have done very little to […]

Discrimination Against Latinos on the Rise

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New Reports Reveal Latinos are increasingly subject to discrimination and questioning regarding their immigration status Hispanics have begun to see an increase in discrimination regardless of their migratory status. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, nearly one in 10 Hispanics in the United States reports that police or other authorities have stopped them in the […]

Latinos Struggle to Stay Afloat During Sub Prime Mortgage Meltdown

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While leading economists attempt to find solutions to save financial institutions, many Latinos are still struggling to stay afloat. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez(D-CA) warns that, “The foreclosures all around California neighborhoods represent just the “tip of the iceberg.”The foreclosure rate we are looking at right now equals the rate of the Great Depression.” These past few […]

John McCain Releases New Ad Claiming Democrats are to Blame for Lack of Immigration Reform. Senator Robert Menendez Responds

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyKGHvRL2_U] As part of his strategy to gather Latino support in swing states John McCain released a deceptive new Spanish ad that claims that immigration reform was not achieved last year because of Democrats refusal to support it. He claims “Obama and the Democrats in Congress” stopped the bill and that it is because of […]

Obama Pledges to not take Latino Votes for Granted and to Support Immigration Reform

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“You’ve got to ask yourself,” Senator Obama said, “if Senator McCain won’t stand up to opponents of reform at his own convention, how can you trust him to stand up for change in Washington?” In what has become a common occurrence this election Presidential Nominee Barack Obama appeared before a major Latino Organization in efforts […]

Senator Gordon Smith's Most Well Kept Secret?

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While Republican Oregon Senator, Gordon Smith publicly denounces undocumented immigrants, some question the legal status of those employed at his Oregon company… Smith Frozen Foods in Weston, Oregon turns raw produce from the surrounding fields into ready-to-eat products. Smith Frozen Foods is owned by Gordon Smith, a United States senator from Oregon and the only […]

Sarah Palin's Latino Appeal ?

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John McCain believes Sarah Palin will appeal to Latinos. However, her lack of record on important issues such as immigration should not go unnoticed…. In an interview over the weekend with Univision, John McCain explained why he believes Sarah Palin will appeal to Latinos: “You know, one of the things that Hispanics, in my view, […]