Last night’s State of the Union address featured a narrative centered on tax reform, trade, national security, climate change and, of course, immigration reform. To drive home President Obama’s many talking points, the First Lady invited Ana Zamora, a Texas college student and DREAMer, to join her as a guest for the event. “My parents […]
Comentarios from Maria: Republicans Play Russian Roulette with our National Security
January 20, 2015 By
First, I send my heartfelt condolences to families in Paris after last week’s horrific terrorist attacks. As a nation, we are always reminded of the ever-present and growing threat of terrorism that exists around the world. Taking these resurgent threats into account, it is alarming, shocking and irresponsible that the Republicans in the House of […]
For some Cuban Americans, new travel changes don’t change much
January 16, 2015 By
As decades of trade and travel restrictions on Cuba draw to a close today, for some Cuban Americans, the impact of the relaxed restrictions is hardly impactful. Though the new rules allow Americans to travel to Cuba more freely for approved reasons, the new provisions for Cubans living in America – increased quarterly remittances from […]
House votes to flout Obama’s immigration action
January 15, 2015 By
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 […]
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