Last week, Rand Paul, the Republican senator from Kentucky and Tea Party favorite, became the second candidate to join the race for the White House, declaring that he would be “a new type of Republican.” The truth is that there is nothing distinguishing Paul from the rest of the party: the inconsistency and incoherence which […]
As Summit kicks off, prospect of Obama-Castro meeting draws hype, skepticism
April 10, 2015 By
Just one day after Secretary of State John Kerry and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez held the highest-level meeting between the two nations in more than 50 years, the Summit of the Americas, kicking off today in Panama, will play host to a hugely hyped, potential encounter between Presidents Obama and Raúl Castro of Cuba. […]
California Latino Lawmakers spell out broader list of priorities: environmental protection, inequality among them
April 9, 2015 By
Members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus – a collection of 22 Democratic state representatives – endorsed a bevy of proposals on Wednesday, underscoring their increasingly strong political clout and an eagerness to expand their reach into issues other than immigration. Efforts to promote clean energy and increase voter registration headlined the list of nine […]
Summit of the Americas: Cuba, Venezuela to frame the agenda
April 8, 2015 By
The U.S. government has hoped that the olive branch it extended to Cuba in December would reshape its image in the eyes of Latin American leaders, who have oft perceived the U.S. attitude toward the region as patronizing and high-handed. Friday’s Summit of the Americas in Panama, the seventh such meeting of up to 35 […]
Jeb Bush self-identified as ‘Hispanic’ in 2009 voter form, laughs off ‘mistake’
April 7, 2015 By
In a 2009 voter registration form obtained by the New York Times, former Florida governor and likely GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush listed himself as “Hispanic” in what is now being perceived as a humorous gaff from the Bush camp, but as a serious offense from Democrats who feel the misstep reveals a leader well-removed […]
Comentarios from Maria: Republican Budget Would Be Disastrous for the Community and the Country
April 6, 2015 By
Last week, Republicans in the House and Senate passed a federal budget that tramples on workers and the middle class, and damages aspirations for a better future for their children. The Republican Party and its extremist philosophy seem to forget that it serves a democracy and not just its conservative base and the most privileged […]
Study: DACA and DAPA programs would mean higher wages, increase in GDP
April 3, 2015 By
The President’s contentious executive action immigration programs could lead to $103 billion more in available wages for qualified recipients and a $230 billion increase in our country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in ten years, according to a new study from the Center for American Progress (CAP). The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and Deferred […]
As Cuba opens up, Cuban-Americans weigh in
April 2, 2015 By
The Obama Administration’s decision in December to normalize relations with Cuba initially sent shockwaves throughout both the U.S. and the Cuban-Americans who call the States their home, after a half-century hiatus from diplomatic relations. Speculation that the gamble would spur radical outrage has simmered in the face of sensibility, where a slight majority of Cuban-Americans, according to […]
Something Spanglish: Nydia Gutierrez “Queen of Tejano – A Legacy for Future Generations”
March 31, 2015 By
South Texas Tejano music encompasses the celebration and the union of both Texan and Mexican cultures known as Tex-Mex. A mixture of Norteño and Ranchera with Folk influences, Tejano music remains a staple in South Texas culture. Today marks an unforgettable day in Tejano music, as it is the 20th anniversary of the passing of […]
Immigrant community angry as NJ Gov. Chris Christie supports executive action lawsuit
March 31, 2015 By
As news of Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) announcement to throw his name into the crowded pool of GOP presidential hopefuls echoed about the country, Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) made an announcement of his own. While not yet an official presidential candidate, Gov. Christie instead backed the ongoing lawsuit challenging President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, […]
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