A new study by the Center for American Progress found there are 12.1 million unregistered, but potentially eligible, Latino adults in the United States. Experts agree that these numbers are crucial in shaping the results of the 2012 Presidential election and that consistently red states could become swing states or turn blue. “If just a […]
Maria Cardona Hangs Out with Norah O’Donnell and Face the Nation
July 13, 2012 By
On Thursday July 12th, Maria Cardona, Dewey Square Group Principal and Latinovations Founder, joined a panel of experts through a Google+ Hangout virtual chat to discuss the 2012 campaign and the importance of the women’s vote. The panel was hosted by CBS’ Norah O’Donnell for Face the Nation, and was comprised of GOP Strategist Leslie […]
Senate Votes to Move Forward with Vote to Confirm Mari Carmen Aponte’s Nomination
June 14, 2012 By
The Senate today finally voted to end the debate on Mari Carmen Aponte’s nomination as ambassador to El Salvador. As previously reported on La Plaza, Aponte’s nomination has been awaiting confirmation since December 2011, when a Republican filibuster blocked the Senate’s ability to move forward to a vote. She has been serving as a recess […]
Urgent Action Needed: Mari Carmen Aponte’s Nomination Still Awaiting Confirmation
June 12, 2012 By
Democrats are expected to bring a vote to the Senate floor as early as Wednesday on the nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte as U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, and Senator Marco Rubio is feeling the pressure from leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to follow through on his pledge to rally Republican votes to finally […]
Latinovations Announces Partnership with VOXXI.com
May 9, 2012 By
Latinovations announces its partnership with VOXXI, a leading site for independent news and commentary for the acculturated Latino. The multi-platform site, which focuses on issues important to the U.S. Latino community, reports on current news and features insightful analysis and thought provoking blogs. As an independent voice, VOXXI is committed to transforming the digital media […]
Guest Blogger Series: Chuck Rocha “Latino Power”
April 3, 2012 By
The only way for Latinos to directly influence public policy is to elect politicians who will represent the needs, dreams and desires of our community. There are currently 21 million voting-age Latinos in the United States. Unfortunately, only 52% of these Latinos are registered to vote and, in 2010, only 31% of these actually turned […]
White House convenes Latino Leaders for first Hispanic Public Policy Conference
July 14, 2011 By
Earlier this week, the White House held the first ever Hispanic Public Policy Conference that brought together Latino leaders from across the nation with administration officials to discuss solutions to the most critical issues facing the Hispanic community. For two days, 160 attendees met face to face with President Obama’s administration over an agenda that […]
Guest Blogger Series: Texas State Rep. Aaron Peña “Hispanic Conservatism: Its Emergence in Texas Politics”
February 25, 2011 By
At La Plaza we believe robust and spirited dialogue is most conducive towards the betterment of the Latino community. As such we invited Texas State Rep. Aaron Peña to share his thoughts on why he switched parties last December after being re-elected as a Democrat to his 5th term. After his re-election he switched to […]
Obama’s Tucson Speech to Focus on Unity, House Resolution to Honor Victims and Heroes in Aftermath of Shootings
January 12, 2011 By
While President Obama prepares to address the nation tonight from Tucson during a memorial service for the victims of Saturday’s shootings, the House of Representatives plans to read a resolution on the House floor today honoring the victims and singling out a number of individuals for their heroic actions on that day. Obama will give […]
Texas Population Could Shift State Politics
May 17, 2010 By
Sometime between 2015 and 2020, the Hispanic population of Texas will surpass the Anglo population, according to the San Antonio Express News today. Hispanics will account for 78 percent of Texas’s population growth between now and 2040 while African Americans will account for 6 percent and Anglos only 4 percent. The change in demographics has […]
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