In what looks to be the start of a tenuous working relationship, the House voted on Wednesday to do away with major provisions of President Obama’s immigration policy. In a 236 to 191 vote with only ten Republicans working against it, the move revoked legal protections for undocumented immigrants once-guaranteed by Obama’s actions, and put […]
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 […]
Today: President Obama discusses immigration, other issues with Republican Congressional leaders
January 13, 2015 By
With a newly minted Republican Congress back to business as usual, President Obama will meet today with its new leaders to discuss immigration reform and other pressing matters. The Congressional changing of the guard is highlighted by this first official sit-down, where finding consensus amid divisive rhetoric and alternating political threats tops today’s agenda. The immigration […]
As the Tech Industry Attempts to Diversify, Strategic Obstacles Remain
January 12, 2015 By
It is no secret that the Silicon Valley-based tech industry lacks diversity. The largely white, largely male world of tech has recently made moves to change the composition of their workforce and draw a more diverse crowd of techies and industry employees, but there is still much to improve. Strategically speaking, tech companies are changing […]
Comentarios From Maria: New Republican Congress Gets Off on the Wrong Foot
January 12, 2015 By
Last week, I wrote about the optimism we all should have for this year, with more collaboration and progress. Yet it appears Republicans in the new Congress are not interested in breaking the vicious cycle of obstructionism from the last Congress. This week, Rep. Robert Aderholt, a Republican from Alabama, proposed legislation that would effectively […]
Today: Obama to Unveil Proposal to Make Community College Tuition-free
January 9, 2015 By
Today, President Obama plans to unveil his proposal to make the first two years of community college tuition-free for “responsible students” nationwide, marking a critical point in efforts to expand accessibility to higher education for all. To be announced at greater length during the State of the Union Address, the plan, dubbed America’s College Promise, […]
Top issues Latinos want the 114th Congress to address
January 8, 2015 By
As the 114th Congress convened this week and five new Latino faces were introduced, Latino organizations began to lay out the most important issues to be addressed for the new term. Now, with a record 32 Latinos serving in both chambers of Congress, their message is clear: end the gridlock, ensure that our concerns are […]
Today: Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto to Meet with President Barack Obama in Washington
January 6, 2015 By
Today, Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto will meet with President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss a range of topics including Obama’s executive action on immigration, economic development and the recent move to normalize relations between the U.S. and Cuba. Peña Nieto comes to Washington amid increasingly vocal national and international protests regarding Mexico’s endemic […]
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 […]
Senate Confirms Sarah Saldaña as Head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency
December 18, 2014 By
This week, the Senate confirmed Sarah Saldaña, as the new head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Saldaña is a Dallas based federal prosecutor and will become the first Latina to lead the agency responsible for enforcing federal laws regarding border control, customs, trade and immigration. In a statement regarding Saldaña’s confirmation, […]
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