Senate Democrats are set to propose a new $2.7 billion funding bill in order to deal with the current crisis at the border. The legislation falls short of the $3.7 billion President Obama had asked for, “based on a review of what is needed in calendar year 2014 to meet needs at the border”, explained […]
Guest Blogger: Maria Cardona “GOP, show you care about kids at border”
July 22, 2014 By
Madness has gripped our border. I am not talking about the migrant children fleeing from crime and violence in their home countries in Central America and looking for the opportunity to live a better life. I am talking about the misguided protesters—and the right-wing public officials that egg them on, railing against anything they think […]
Charlie Crist Names Latina as Running Mate in Florida Gubernatorial Race
July 18, 2014 By
On Thursday, former Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced that he has picked Annette Taddeo-Goldstein, a seasoned Latino political operative and businesswoman, as his running mate for the upcoming gubernatorial election. In addition to founding and running her own small business, LanguageSpeak, Colombian born Taddeo-Goldstein serves as the chairwoman of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party and vice-chair […]
Gallup Poll: Immigration A Top Concern for One in 6 Americans
July 17, 2014 By
According to a Gallup poll released Wednesday, one in 6 Americans identified immigration as one of the nation’s most pressing concerns. The percentage of Americans who ranked the issue at the top rose by a considerable margin, from 5 to 17 percent, since June. The spike in public awareness about the issue is namely attributed […]
Pope Francis Urges Protection of Migrant Children
July 16, 2014 By
In the wake of the border crisis, Pope Francis recently advocated for an “urgent intervention” on behalf of the thousands of unaccompanied minors crossing into the United States. Pope Francis went on to say that “this humanitarian emergency requires, as a first urgent measure, these children be welcomed and protected.” However, he maintains that these […]
Comentarios from Maria: The Crisis at the Border is a Priority for the President
July 14, 2014 By
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the crisis occurring in the U.S. southern border. Since October of last year, approximately 52 thousand unaccompanied migrant children have crossed the border as a result of gang related violence and economic problems that have erupted in Central America. Faced […]
Business Leaders Highlight Economic Contributions of Immigrants
July 11, 2014 By
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Partnership for a New American Economy, Business Roundtable and other leaders from the agricultural and manufacturing industry gathered on Wednesday to launch a ‘National Day of Action’ for immigration reform. During the roundtable discussion, leaders from diverse sectors underscored the fiscal […]
Julian Castro Confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
July 10, 2014 By
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Julian Castro as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development in a 71-27 vote, with 18 Republicans supporting the nomination. Castro is a prominent emerging Latino politician, and is currently in his third term as Mayor of San Antonio. Before entering politics, he attended Stanford University and later […]
‘Movimiento Hispano’ to Bolster Latino Millenial Voter Turnout
July 9, 2014 By
During a press conference marking the beginning of the 85th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens Convention (LULAC), National Executive Director Brent Wilkes announced that LULAC was partnering with the Hispanic Federation and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) to mobilize Latino voters ahead of the […]
Comentarios from Maria: Obama Will Sign Executive Orders to Help Immigrant Community
July 7, 2014 By
Last week, President Obama declared he would “begin a new effort” to reform the nation’s immigration system on his own, without Congressional help. Ahead of the president’s announcement, Speaker of the House John Boehner said that he would not bring an immigration bill before the House of Representatives this […]
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