The Pew Research Center recently analyzed a series of exit polls that found that Latino voters favored and supported Democratic candidates during this year’s Midterm Elections. Even in Republican stronghold states such as Texas and Georgia, Latino voters “generally” supported members of the Democratic Party. Upon further examination of the exit polls, Pew found that […]
Pew Study Finds Latinos Overwhelmingly Supported Democrats During Midterm Elections
November 12, 2014 By
Pew Research Study Finds only 9% of Latinos are ‘Angry’ With President Obama over Immigration Delay
October 30, 2014 By
According to a new Pew Research Study released yesterday, only 9% of Latinos surveyed are ‘angry’ with President Obama for his decision to delay action on immigration until after the election. Although the Latino community is understandably disappointed with the decision, the survey also found that Latino voter preferences will not hinge on a singular […]
Comentarios From Maria: Latinas -Spotting the signs early, is only half the battle to breast cancer survival
October 27, 2014 By
There is no real way to describe the overwhelming and emotional reaction one can feel when faced with the possibility of cancer. Even the word cancer itself, can stir a mix of concern and fear among the strongest willed persons. My mom had it. But thanks to God, early detection, and our supportive network of […]
Comentarios from Maria: Tight Elections Require Latino Participation
October 20, 2014 By
The November midterm elections are less than three weeks away, and the battle to control the Senate has never been tighter. What has become quite clear to me after analyzing the latest polls released by the pollster, Latino Decisions, is that Latinos will have a fundamental role in determining the outcome of the most competitive […]
Comentarios From Maria: Why Latinos Should Not Sit Out This Election
October 14, 2014 By
Last week President Obama addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala, the largest gathering of Latino elected officials, leaders, activists, and young Latinos working in Washington. In the middle of his rousing speech, the crowd started booing as the president outlined the Republicans’ inaction on immigration legislation. The president then said emphatically, “Don’t boo — […]
Comentarios from Maria: Yes, There is Good News to Report
October 6, 2014 By
It felt as though this summer was filled with nothing but bad news. The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated, the Ebola virus outbreak threatens to turn into a new pandemic, but despite all of this, we should take a moment to remember all of the strides that have been made in favor of […]
Comentarios From Maria: To Reach Latinos, GOP Must Alter Its Message, Tone
August 25, 2014 By
There is no doubt that the Latino electorate is becoming increasingly important in presidential elections and will become even more so in the future. Today, one in six Americans are of Latino descent. By 2050, that number will be one in three. It is no wonder the Republican National Committee sounded the alarm following the […]
Cancer is the Leading Cause of Death Among Latinos
July 15, 2014 By
The disproportionate rate at which cancer affects Latinos was the subject of a discussion at LULAC’s 85th Annual Convention, which recently formed a partnership with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in order to raise cancer awareness within the Latino Community. Elena Roman, Chief Operating Officer of the CTCA and a speaker at LULAC’s […]
Healthcare Coverage Lags Among Young Latino Men
July 3, 2014 By
According to a new study released by the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, male Latino millenials account for the highest proportion of uninsured Americans in the United States. The report found that 28 percent of adult males between the ages of […]
White House Honors Latina as ‘Champion of Change’
May 13, 2014 By
Today, Wanda Vasquez, a Chicago traffic safety instructor, will be honored at the White House as a “Champion of Change” for providing Latinos with information on how to reduce car-related fatalities in their communities. “As a motivational instructor, she teaches students how to correctly install car seats […]
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