What is deterring GOP members from calling a House vote on immigration reform isn’t a ‘trust deficit’ – it’s simply inertia. The release of GOP principles on immigration placed the question of immigration at the spotlight again, perhaps the closest we’ve ever been to finally passing comprehensive immigration reform. So, where is the vote? The […]
Guest Blogger: Dr. Yanira Cruz “IP Transition Benefits Independent Seniors”
February 6, 2014 By
A couple of decades ago, none of us could have predicted the countless opportunities and innovations that broadband connectivity has made possible. Broadband access transforms lives and delivers more possibilities for better health, wellness, and quality of life, to name only a few. At the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), we work to improve the […]
NHLA Launches LatinasRepresent Initiative
February 6, 2014 By
Today, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of the nation’s 36 preeminent national Latino organizations, will be launching their new initiative LatinasRepresent, a campaign to address the lack of Latina representation at all levels of government. There are 25 million Latinas who live in the United States, and […]
Hillary Clinton Launches Education Initiative for Latino Children
February 5, 2014 By
On Tuesday morning, former Secretary of State and expected 2016 presidential candidate, Hillary Rodham Clinton, began her Too Small to Fail charitable initiative, at an East Harlem, New York classroom. The initiative is focused on urging Latino parents to read and sing to their children to help develop their […]
Comentarios from Maria: It is the Time for Action
February 4, 2014 By
Last Tuesday, President Obama delivered the State of the Union address which was based on three fundamental principles: opportunity, action and optimism. The central idea of the speech is the reason why we all came to this country; if you work hard and follow the rules, you should have the opportunity to succeed. In the […]
House Republicans Unveil Immigration Reform “Principles”
January 31, 2014 By
Late Thursday afternoon, republicans in the House of Representatives, who hold the majority, unveiled a set of principles that will allow people who are undocumented in the United States to legalize their status. “While these standards are certainly not everything we would agree with, they leave a real possibility […]
Guest Blogger: Jose Aristimuno “In State of the Union, Obama is Cautious on Immigration Reform”
January 30, 2014 By
This week, President Obama urged Congress in his State of the Union address to fix our broken immigration system once and for all. And although the President made the call that Congress needed to act, many have been quick to criticize him for only dedicating a short portion of the speech to talk about immigration […]
House Passed Farm Bill will affect Latino Families
January 30, 2014 By
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a long-awaited Farm Bill that will preserve crop subsidies, but cut food stamps, causing many Latino families to lose the primary source for feeding their families. “I know many of my colleagues would just like this whole farm bill issue to go […]
State of the Union Address Creates Optimism for Immigration Reform in 2014
January 29, 2014 By
At Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address, President Barrack Obama emphasized that 2014 is a year of action and he expects immigration reform to be finalized. “If we are serious about economic growth, it is time to heed the call of business leaders, labor leaders, faith leaders, and […]
What is Net Neutrality? It’s a Big Deal for Latinos
January 28, 2014 By
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Not a lot of attention has been given to the issue of Net Neutrality in Latino news circles. But it’s an important issue that took a decisive turn last week and it could affect Latinos and their increasing use of the internet. Here’s the short take: The FCC had a set of rules […]
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