President Barack Obama made another pitch today at the White House for what he called a “common sense” immigration reform, one of the top priorities of his second term in office . “It doesn’t make sense to have 11 million people who are in this country illegally without any incentive to come out of the […]
Increasing Number of Latinos Apply for Political Asylum
October 22, 2013 By
New data shows that the application process for political asylum experienced in the 1980s within the Central American community during the bloody civil wars of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua has largely increased within the U.S. Mexican community in the past two years. According to statistics provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), […]
The Health Risks Behind Full-Figured Latinos
October 17, 2013 By
Latinos are highly regarded for being a community that values family and traditional cuisine, but a recent health report suggests that compared to any other ethnic group in the nation, Latinos are more prone to health risks due to an increase in full-figured bodies. “This is the problem within the [Latino] community,” wrote Elma Dieppa in a blog […]
Guest Blogger: Alfredo Estrada “A Whimper, Not a Bang?”
October 3, 2013 By
As the latest issue of LATINO hits the newsstands, our elected representatives have just returned from a drowsy August recess to grapple with bombing Syria and closing down the Federal government. This year, immigration reform has grabbed most of the headlines in Congress. But no sooner had the so-called Gang of Eight led by Sen. Marco Rubio […]
Get set, Ready, and Go Obamacare
September 26, 2013 By
Despite a recent vote to unravel President Barack Obama’s health care law, Obamacare remains good to go and is expected to benefit an estimated 10 million eligible Latinos on October 1. “For Latinos who stand to benefit the most from the Affordable Care Act, [the vote] symbolizes that there are people in Congress who are not […]
Comentarios from Maria: “Immigration Reform Must Be Priority”
September 16, 2013 By
The “leaders” we elect to represent us in Congress should have the ability to chew gum and walk at the same time. A recent article in Politico.com suggested that due to the problems facing the country with regards to Syria and the national budget, immigration reform is dead- at least for the next two years. I find […]
Comentarios from Maria: “La Reforma Migratoria tiene que ser prioridad”
September 16, 2013 By
Los “líderes” que elegimos para representarnos en el Congreso deben tener la habilidad de mascar chicle y caminar a la misma vez. En un reciente artículo de Político.com se sugiere que, debido a los problemas que enfrenta el país con respecto a Siria y el presupuesto nacional, la reforma migratoria está muerta, por lo menos […]
Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation
September 13, 2013 By
PBS NewsHour Senior Correspondent, Ray Suarez, has taken upon the task to share with America, the history of its fastest growing minority. He is the author of, “Latino Americans: The 500 Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation,” a documentary series, chronicling the history of Latinos in the United States. Suarez is […]
Fight for Immigration Reform Continues: ‘National Day of Dignity and Respect’ Announced
September 11, 2013 By
Pro-immigration supporters recently announced that communities from all the United States will join in marches and rallies in over 60 cities across the nation to continue to build momentum for immigration reform and urge Congress to pass legislation this year. On October 5th, these communities will mobilize for “The National Day of Dignity and Respect,” and despite other debates in […]
New Obama Directive Aims to Safeguard the Rights of Undocumented Parents
August 28, 2013 By
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the implementation of “The Parental Interests Directive,” a new policy on immigration and deportations aimed at protecting parents and ensuring that they are not separated from their children. “ICE personnel should ensure that the agency’s immigration enforcement activities do not unnecessarily disrupt the parental rights of both alien […]
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