Any hope of passing comprehensive immigration reform in the House this year was almost certainly squandered after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was defeated in yesterday’s Virginia GOP primary by little-known tea party challenger Dave Brat. Top reform advocates contend that immigration likely played a huge role in Cantor’s stunning […]
Wendy Davis says Republicans show “An increasing, growing intolerance for the perspectives and values of all people”
June 10, 2014 By
At a recent campaign event, state senator and Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis indicated that Republican Leadership in Texas has become increasingly intolerant of minorities and “people who don’t look like them.” Davis challenged recent GOP efforts to shift their rhetoric on immigration issues in Texas. Davis reminded the crowd of […]
Thanks to Obama, Mother Earth Will Breathe Fresh Air
June 9, 2014 By
It’s time we stop talking about how climate change affects polar bears in Antarctica, and instead focus on how this phenomenon affects us here in the United States. This week, the EPA adopted new measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. The new rules would achieve the following: – Reduce power plant […]
Latino Leadership Pushes for Greater Representation in Top Government Positions
June 6, 2014 By
A new initiative among top Latino lawmakers focuses on expanding the number of Latinos in various departments and appointed positions. Their goal is to create a network of Congressmen, Senators, appointed officials, and advocates for the Latino community that is representative of the growing Latino population. “If we don’t start […]
Latino Children Suffer Higher Rates of Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Triggered by Pollution
June 5, 2014 By
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Gina McCarthy, carbon pollution and other toxic chemicals have contributed to the growing asthma crisis in the country that now affects 1 in 10 Latino children and 3.6 million Latinos. The chemicals from carbon pollution continue to disproportionately affect Latino children who […]
New Survey Reveals that Latinos Will Hold Republicans Responsible for Failed Immigration Reform
June 4, 2014 By
Pollster Latino Decisions, on behalf of the progressive think tank Center for American Progress Action Fund, has found that 49 percent of Latino voters would blame Republicans for failure to pass immigration reform, while only 16 percent would blame Democrats. The survey also shows that 68 percent of respondents disapprove […]
Former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Likely to be elected as L.A. County Supervisor
June 3, 2014 By
Hilda Solis, former Labor Secretary under President Obama, is turning to local politics, and it appears as if she will become the new Los Angeles County Supervisor, a powerful position responsible for issues ranging from public safety to education to job growth. If elected, Solis would be […]
Changing Demographics Highlight the Importance of Latino Millennial Voters
June 2, 2014 By
Due to the rise in both young and Latino voters, the combination “Latino millennial” voter is quickly becoming one of the most formidable and sought-after segments of the population. America’s baby- boom generation is now giving way to the increasingly large millennial generation, which is reaching 90 million 13-32 […]
Guest Blogger: Alfredo Estrada “Join us at the NO MAS HAMBRE Summit on June 19!”
May 27, 2014 By
Do Latinos suffer from issue fatigue? A recent survey by the Pew Hispanic Center revealed what we care about most is education, jobs, and health care. But what about hunger? According to current figures from the USDA, 23.3% of Hispanic households in this country face food insecurity. For nearly one in four of us, this […]
Comentarios from Maria: The Two-Faced Republicans
May 19, 2014 By
Lately, the issue of immigration has been giving us political strategists a lot to talk about. On one hand, Democrats continue to fight for immigration reform’s early adoption. On the other, the Republican leadership continues to make excuses to not pass immigration reform. A few weeks ago, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, John […]
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