The Latino community is more united than ever. 9 in 10 Latino voters support the President’s executive actions that will protect at least 5 million undocumented immigrants from being deported. Latinos are not alone: according to various recent studies, a majority of Americans recognize that these actions are an important step towards protecting our country […]
EFE: DNC Creates Special Election Task Force with Latino Members
December 5, 2014 By
Washington, DC (EFEUSA) – Yesterday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced the members of the DNC’s Democratic Victory Task Force, including political strategist and communications expert, Maria Cardona and Colorado Democratic Party Chair, Rick Palacio. “We are proud to announce the members of the Democratic Victory Task Force, and are eager to work with them to […]
House Republicans Vote to Block President Obama’s Executive Actions on Immigration
December 5, 2014 By
Yesterday, House Republicans voted to block the president’s executive actions by passing a bill that stated the president’s actions were “null and void and without legal effect.” President Obama has already indicated that he will veto any bill that would block his executive order without offering a viable legislative alternative to reform our immigration system. […]
Latinovations Founder Maria Cardona Appointed to DNC’s Democratic Victory Task Force
December 4, 2014 By
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (NY), Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), appointed Latinovations founder, Maria Cardona, to the Democratic Victory Task Force. Cardona will join members of a select group chosen to provide comprehensive assessments and recommendations on ways the Democratic Party can enhance its performance in future elections and better serve its […]
New Gallup Poll Shows Spike in Obama’s Approval Rating Among Latinos
December 3, 2014 By
According to a recent Gallup Poll, President Obama’s approval rating among Latinos has jumped 14 points since his announcement regarding the executive actions he would take to overhaul our nation’s immigration system. His approval rating now stands at 68 percent, the highest it has been all year. In 2012, the president’s popularity among Latinos skyrocketed […]
Guest Bloggers: Marshall Fitz and Patrick Oakford “Yes, Delay on Passing Immigration Reform Does Cost Us $37 Million Per Day”
December 2, 2014 By
Over 17 months ago, the Senate passed S. 744, a comprehensive bipartisan immigration reform bill. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office conducted an analysis on the economic and fiscal impacts this bill would have on the United States if it were enacted. The CBO found that S.744 would lead to a 3.3 percent increase in GDP […]
House Republicans Continue to Weigh Options to Block Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration
December 2, 2014 By
Today, House Republicans met to discuss ways in which the party could counter President Obama’s executive order on immigration. After the meeting, House Speak John Boehner said that he would bring a resolution that would block the president’s executive actions by GOP Rep. Ted Yoho to a vote. Such a vote however is largely seen […]
Remembering a Mexican Legend, Roberto Gomez Bolaños
December 1, 2014 By
Renowned Mexican actor, comedian, and cultural icon, Roberto Gomez Bolaños, commonly known as, “Chespirito”, passed away at the age of 85 on Friday. Bolaños captivated millions with his iconic characters such as El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulin Colorado. His comedy continues to resonate with Latin Americans because he was always intentional about ensuring […]
Organizations Working to Raise Awareness about HIV/AIDS among Latinos On World AIDS Day
December 1, 2014 By
Today, marks the 26th annual World AIDS Day, a day reserved by the international community to show their support and solidarity with those battling the AIDS virus and the people who have died from the disease. Studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) show that the infection rate is disproportionately high among Latinos, […]
President Obama Has Used His Executive Authority Less than Any President in the Last 100 Years
November 26, 2014 By
Since President Obama announced his plan to shield at least 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation through executive action, republicans have been quick to accuse the president of abusing his executive authority and overstepping the U.S. Constitution. Yet compared to his predecessors, Obama has used his executive authority less than any other president in the […]
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