The first debate for the Republican presidential candidates aspiring to earn their Party’s nomination was a circus, with the clown, Donald Trump, as the main attraction. The debate showed us what we already knew: that Trump is rude, inappropriate, misogynous, anti-immigrant, a liar and the best gift to the Democratic Party in this election. We […]
Comentarios from Maria: Conservative Myopia and the Latino Vote
August 10, 2015 By
My followers might be surprised to hear me list things I appreciate about political conservatism. Every summer, I admire the national parks that might never have been preserved without the vision of Teddy Roosevelt. I appreciate that Eisenhower stood up for social security, and am especially grateful for the Clean Air Act that Nixon signed […]
Comentarios From Maria: Hillary Clinton offers a clear vision toward progress in Cuba
August 4, 2015 By
A few weeks ago, the United States took a historic step toward normalizing our diplomatic relations with Cuba, and for the first time in 54 years the Cuban flag was hoisted in front of the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C. This was, of course, much more than a symbolic gesture: it was a point of […]
Comentarios from Maria: Republicans are in Big Trouble
July 20, 2015 By
If elections are about the future, then the GOP is in big trouble. The historic Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage in all 50 states, the aftermath of the Charleston tragedy, and the public’s reaction to a racist rant by a GOP presidential candidate display a country ready to leap forward to a future of […]
Comentarios from Maria: Climate Change, the Challenge that Implicates Us All
July 13, 2015 By
Last week I had the enormous privilege of joining the environmental group, Moms Clean Air Force (MCAF), and Voces Verdes to express our grave concern for the alarming changes in climate that put the health of our children at risk. Each year some 6,600 children die prematurely and an additional 150,000 suffer from asthma attacks […]
Comentarios from Maria: A Week of Big Victories
July 6, 2015 By
We’ve just lived through a great week in history! It was a triumphant week not only for the Obama Administration, but also for the civil rights of all Americans. We saw the Supreme Court of the United States decide the constitutional future of the Fair Housing Act, the Healthcare Law, also known as Obamacare, and […]
Comentarios from Maria: Charleston and the Symbols of Violence and Hate
June 29, 2015 By
It is with much sorrow that I write this week, after the horrific massacre in South Carolina that claimed the lives of nine members of the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal church. Although the attacks that occurred in Charleston some days ago have become too common in our country, the frequency of these tragedies does not […]
When it comes to Jeb Bush, looks can be deceiving
June 22, 2015 By
Last Monday, Jeb Bush, ex-Governor of Florida and son and brother of two past President Bush’s, confirmed that he is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2016. Jeb Bush and a few in the Republican establishment understand that the Latino vote is paramount for victory in 2016, and his announcement was a clear reflection […]
Comentarios from Maria: Hillary Clinton will fight for the Right to Vote for all
June 15, 2015 By
Last week I spoke of the fundamental importance of having fair and competitive elections in our democracy, and in a recent speech in Texas, ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, one of the Democratic presidential candidates, spoke of another privilege of a free democracy: the right to vote. This right is the very essence of our […]
Comentarios from Maria: Competitive Primaries Make for Stronger Candidates
June 8, 2015 By
As the field of presidential hopefuls grows day-by-day, it emphasizes and reminds us that one of the greatest riches of a true democracy is that it allows for free and competitive elections. What is interesting about this election cycle is that we are witnessing two very distinct manifestations of this democratic principle within each party. […]
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