On Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a first-of-its-kind report titled “Vital Signs” on the overall health of Latinos living in the United States, which contained both positive and negative takeaways. While the overall death rate in the Latino community remained significantly lower than that of non-Hispanic whites, the Latino community […]
Comentarios from Maria: Republican Budget Would Be Disastrous for the Community and the Country
April 6, 2015 By
Last week, Republicans in the House and Senate passed a federal budget that tramples on workers and the middle class, and damages aspirations for a better future for their children. The Republican Party and its extremist philosophy seem to forget that it serves a democracy and not just its conservative base and the most privileged […]
Comentarios from Maria: A Historic Moment for Obamacare
March 23, 2015 By
The numbers speak for themselves: Obamacare is not just working, it’s thriving. According to the latest figures released last week by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 16.4 million Americans have obtained health coverage. This figure marks the biggest reduction in the rate of people with medical insurance in 40 years. The law’s […]
Health Care today: Uninsured rate drops by 12 percent for Latinos, largest drop in uninsured in 4 decades
March 18, 2015 By
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported this week that some 16.4 million previously uninsured Americans had gained health coverage since the passage of President Obama’s marquee healthcare legislation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Within those gains, Latino enrollment stood out, where the uninsured rate dropped by 12.3 percent following the first quarter […]
Comentarios From Maria: Obamacare offers our community immense opportunities: enroll today!
February 9, 2015 By
As the deadline to enroll for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) looms closer, I find myself thinking about the saying: the greatest wealth is health. It is a sentiment that Vice President Joe Biden recently echoed while he spoke about the ACA and the transcendence of a subject like health; something that truly interests and affects […]
LULAC officials discuss mobilizing Latino millennials after midterms
January 14, 2015 By
Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the United States turns 18, and with millennials representing the largest and most diverse generation in the country, this demographic has become a critical but challenging voting bloc to motivate and mobilize. Since Election Day, the country has seen drama play out in social policy, including the ongoing battle […]
Comentarios From Maria: We Must Be Optimistic in the New Year
January 5, 2015 By
As we start the New Year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past year’s politics and the hopes and frustrations of our community. Upon further reflection, realize that today, Hispanics are better off economically than we have been in over a decade. When President Obama took office, our economy was losing over 800,000 […]
Organizations Working to Raise Awareness about HIV/AIDS among Latinos On World AIDS Day
December 1, 2014 By
Today, marks the 26th annual World AIDS Day, a day reserved by the international community to show their support and solidarity with those battling the AIDS virus and the people who have died from the disease. Studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) show that the infection rate is disproportionately high among Latinos, […]
Reps. Ben Ray Lujan and Linda Sanchez Tapped for Top Leadership Positions
November 19, 2014 By
Reps. Ben Ray Lujan (D – NM) and Linda Sanchez (D- CA) were recently appointed to top leadership positions within the Democratic Party. On Monday, House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, nominated Lujan to serve as the next chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Yesterday, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) elected Sanchez […]
Report: Latino Behavior on America ‘Optimistic’ Despite Discrimination in Society
November 14, 2014 By
A new report conducted by Latino Decisions revealed that Latino families, including immigrants, show very optimistic attitudes towards life, economy, and health care in the U.S. despite any discrimination or negative events in society today. Polling data by W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), The Denver Post and Univision, found that education, health and equal opportunity were also […]
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