I appeared on a couple of segments on CNN this week where the topic was the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations. A question raised was whether this was political. The Republican/tea party spokesperson said yes, arguing that labor unions were behind it (in fact the labor unions did not join until this week). I said it […]
Guest Blogger Series: Salomón Baldenegro “Mexican American History: A Patriotic History”
In Tea Party Republican Arizona, teaching Mexican American history is illegal because that history is purportedly “un-American” and foments the “overthrow of the government.” The shamelessness of people who rally under the Confederate flag—a flag of treason, whose adherents renounced their U.S. citizenship, declared war on our country, and actually tried to overthrow our government!—claiming […]
Maria Cardona Joins CNN as a Political Contributor
Today CNN announced that Democratic strategist Maria Cardona has joined the the network for the 2012 election season, according to Sam Feist, CNN senior vice president and Washington bureau chief. “Having spent all of my professional career in communications, public policy, and politics, I’m thrilled to join CNN as a political contributor, especially as we […]
Guest Blogger Series: Nancy Keenan “No-Cost Birth Control Becomes a Reality”
Ninety-eight percent of American women use birth control during their lifetime. Yet for many women, it’s simply too expensive. One in three women has struggled with the high cost of prescription birth control. And 50 percent of Latinas say there has been a time when the high cost of prescription contraception meant they couldn’t use […]
Poorest group of Children in the U.S. is Hispanic
For the first time ever in U.S. history the largest number of kids living in poverty is Hispanic, according to a new study. A record 6.1 million Hispanic children live in poverty, according to the study “Childhood Poverty Among Hispanics Sets Record, Leads Nation,” released on Wednesday by the Pew Hispanic Center. White children make […]
Comentarios from Maria Cardona: “No Casa Blanca for the GOP”
As a Democrat, predictably, I find all of the presidential candidates and the policies they support anathema to everything I believe this country needs right now. Their “solutions” are regurgitated failures that have been tried before and are a big reason President Obama inherited an economy on the brink of another Great Depression. As a […]
Latino Leaders to Washington: Protect Our Right to Breathe Clean Air
Thousands of Latino children cough and wheeze from toxic pollution and smog in our air, Latino business, medical professionals and community leaders nationwide have joined a major campaign calling on Washington policymakers to protect all Americans from dangerous air pollution. Nearly one of every two Latinos live in areas where breathing is unhealthy and even […]
Chat Live with White House Officials Today
The Dewey Square Group is proud to partner with Club Digital in bringing you to live web chat with Jose Rico, Deputy Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Join the Club Digital LIVE Web Chat to learn about the life of Jose Rico and participate in an interactive discussion led by […]
Obama Administration Calls for More Diversity in Federal Government
President Obama issued an executive order on Thursday that requires government agencies to improve diversity within federal hiring. In 90 days the Administration will create a new administrative body that will develop a government wide-plan, followed by detailed plans for each agency. “The federal government has a special opportunity to lead by example,” says John […]
Guest Blogger Series: Lisa Pino “USDA Programs Can Help Latinos Overcome the Hunger and Obesity Paradox”
No one should go hungry in America, especially children. However, far too many Latino children and their families are experiencing hunger every day. At a time when so many are struggling to put food on the table, it is critical for Latino families to know about help that is available. In that spirit, the Department […]
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