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• New Report Explains that Charter Schools’ Political Success is a Civil Rights Failure – growth promoting segregation!? :: en Español
• The Power of the Latino Vote in America: They Tipped Elections in 2008; Where Will They Be in 2010? – 40 Competitive Races in 12 States Could Hinge on Latino Voter Turnout :: en Español
• Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago :: P :: en Español :: from www.chicagonow.com
• Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI :: P :: en Español :: from www.epi.org
• Crist, Rubio tangle over census, legal status – Florida’s senator’s race – Rubio took a hard line this week, saying initially that only citizens should be counted. He backtracked after a sharp reaction from some of his South Florida Hispanic supporters. :: P :: en Español :: from www2.tbo.com
• Latino groups are pressing U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to withhold possibly millions in funding to Boston schools until the district complies with federal and state laws for programs aimed at students with limited English skills. :: P :: en Español :: from www.greenwichtime.com
• How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago :: P :: en Español :: from www.chicagotribune.com
• Climate could be right for GOP’s Sandoval to capture Hispanic vote in Nevada’s governor’s race – Republican Brian Sandoval could capture the attention of the Hispanic community, thanks in part to Democrats’ inability to hold that voting bloc on issues such as health care, but on immigration … :: P :: en Español :: from www.lasvegassun.com
• Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla :: P :: en Español :: from www.miamiherald.com
• February 5, 2010
• Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV: the rate of perinatal HIV infection – meaning transmission at the time of birth – is 4xs higher for Latino bebes :: P :: en Español :: from www.businessweek.com
• February 4, 2010
• Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist? :: P :: en Español :: from content.usatoday.com
• Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico :: P :: en Español :: from www.wfaa.com
• Dodge City, Kansas Latino on trial for murder claims self-defense against hate crime called “Border Patrol” – (a must read, imho, amazing the stuff that still happens in our civilized country) :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• February 3, 2010
• The White House’s budget request for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2011 contains more funds to strengthen frontier monitoring with barriers, police and weapons, while immigration reform continues to be absent from the budgetary agenda. :: P :: en Español :: from www.laht.com
• LULAC partners with Voto Latino to launch youth-focused Census initiative :: en Español
• Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts :: P :: en Español :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
• Is it going to take a Latino voter “revolt” to pressure pols to act? :: P :: en Español :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
• A federal judge has rejected a government request to dismiss a lawsuit by a U.S. citizen who was locked up for seven months at an immigration center. – Army veteran Rennison Castillo claims officials failed to act on his pleas in 2005 to check his military record and Social Security number. :: P :: en Español :: from www.washingtonpost.com
• “Hunger in America” study: Unprecedented Increase in Hispanics Seeking Food Assistance :: en Español
• IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES ADVISED PRIVATE DEPORTATIONS – Court Evidence Shows ICE Colluded with Company in Trafficking Guestworkers :: P :: en Español :: from www.nytimes.com
• February 2, 2010
• Immigration Reform is Necessary for America’s Economic Recovery :: P :: en Español :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
• Re-learning a culture, Hollywood-style :: P :: en Español :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
• Melting pot giving rise to post-’Latino’ Latino politicians :: P :: en Español :: from www.600words.com
• How the Democratic Party can re-energize Latino voters :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• Immigration reform dies in 36 words – Albor Ruiz :: P :: en Español :: from www.nydailynews.com
• Boy Scouts launching initiative to attract Latino youngsters :: P :: en Español :: from www.denverpost.com
• Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV :: en Español
• Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas :: P :: en Español :: from www.washingtonpost.com
• Latinos seek more support for immigration reform – Luis Gutierrez tells L.A. protesters that he needs more votes for a reform bill. :: P :: en Español :: from www.latimes.com
• Island residents sue U.S., saying military made them sick – Vieques, Puerto Rico :: P :: en Español :: from edition.cnn.com
• February 1, 2010
• Who Wants to be a Maid? – Hollywood stereotypes continue :: P :: en Español :: from latinola.com
• Chances are dim, but advocates will still push for immigration reform :: P :: en Español :: from www.washingtonpost.com
• Around 271,000 Mexican immigrants in the United States “entered a state of poverty in 2009” :: P :: en Español :: from www.laht.com
• Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time” :: P :: en Español :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
• Cuban salsa stars Los Van Van drew hundreds of protesters and thousands of fans to their first concert in Miami since protests of a 1999 show turned violent. :: P :: en Español :: from www.miamiherald.com
• Gunmen shot and killed 14 people and wounded 14 others in an appalling attack at a birthday party in Juárez – The victims ranged in age from 13 to 42, eight of whom were students. :: P :: en Español :: from www.elpasotimes.com
• The head of a Latino political group credited with helping elect dozens of Latinos to offices around Massachusetts has announced she is stepping down – Giovanna Negretti, executive director of Oiste :: P :: en Español :: from www.thebostonchannel.com
• Latino Leaders Grade Obama – Líderes latinos evalúan al presidente :: P :: en Español :: from news.newamericamedia.org
• Hispanic media outreach for Haiti unprecedented :: P :: en Español :: from news.yahoo.com
• Pulitzer-nominated Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a woman for all seasons :: P :: en Español :: from www.heralddeparis.com
• January 29, 2010
• MALDEF’S Latino State of The Union Message: “We Need to Fight” :: P :: en Español :: from www.pontealdia.com
• Obama’s Stimulus Can’t Slow Black, Latino Unemployment :: P :: en Español :: from news.ncmonline.com
• Latinos needed to apply for California redistricting commission – (that means you) :: P :: en Español :: from www.modbee.com
• Did Hispanics catapult Brown to Massachusetts Senate win? – In one poll, Brown won 76.9% of the Hispanic vote to Coakley’s 23.1%. :: P :: en Español :: from www.southernpoliticalreport.com
• New Jersey senator Bob Menendez faces big hurdles to protect Democrats’ majority in U.S. Senate :: P :: en Español :: from www.washingtonpost.com
• Lost in Translation: What the President Really Said about Immigration Reform :: P :: en Español :: from immigrationimpact.com
• Democrats reach out to Lou Dobbs to build backing for immigration reform including – Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) – (this is so wrong) :: P :: en Español :: from thehill.com
• Colombian Music (Way) Beyond Shakira – (nice overview) :: P :: en Español :: from studio360.wordpress.com
• New Poll Finds Majority of Hispanics Intend to Participate in 2010 Census – Are Confident Personal Information Collected Won’t Be Shared With Other Government Organizations – By Telemundo | IPSOS :: en Español
• Latinos & Obama’s State of the Union Address – It’s official. Latinos no longer exist. – By Angelo Falcón :: P :: en Español :: from archive.constantcontact.com
• January 28, 2010
• 2010 Latino State of the Union – MALDEF’s 3rd Annual Roundtable on Law, Policy and Civil Rights :: en Español
• Why the Federal Government Can’t Recruit and Retain Hispanic-Americans :: P :: en Español :: from www.ere.net
• NYC Police have a new second in command, and it’s the highest post ever held by a Hispanic – Rafael Pineiro :: P :: en Español :: from www.1010wins.com
• Latinos to lead in the fate of our politicos :: P :: en Español :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
• LULAC: Then and Now – Review: No Mexicans, Women, Or Dogs Allowed: The Rise of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement by Cynthia E. Oro :: P :: en Español :: from labloga.blogspot.com
• Did Obama Kill Immigration Reform in the State of the Union? :: P :: en Español :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
• January 27, 2010
• Immigration Reform Will Be Difficult but Obama Must Deal with It :: P :: en Español :: from www.laht.com
• America Ferrera came to the Sundance Film Festival 8 years ago as an unknown now she’s back as a star. – (at the same time her show is cancelled) :: P :: en Español :: from www.torontosun.com
• USDA Sec. Vilsack would rather help Afghan farmers than Hispanic farmers here at home :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• Salsa thanks you, Héctor Maisonave – will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award :: P :: en Español :: from www.nydailynews.com
• January 26, 2010
• More men are attending college and graduating with a bachelor’s degree, reversing the tendency of female undergraduates to outnumber men and outperform them academically, according to a new report out Tuesday. – One notable exception is young Hispanic men – especially new immigrants – who are falling further behind Hispanic women. :: P :: en Español :: from www.washingtonpost.com
• The Nuts are Running the Nut House – Republicans and Democrats . . . repent! By Alberto Marrero Salas :: P :: en Español :: from latinola.com
• Immigrants are here. Dreaming of a world without them is futile :: P :: en Español :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
• Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today suggested the state could contract with the Mexican government to house the estimated 20,000 undocumented immigrants incarcerated in California – saving big $$$ :: P :: en Español :: from www.vcstar.com
• Hispanic children consume nearly 4½ hours more media daily than whites (13 hours compared to 8.5 hours) – TV viewing accounts for a lot of the difference. Hispanics spend 5½ hours watching TV, compared with roughly 3½ hours a day for white youths :: P :: en Español :: from www.siliconvalley.com
• Navarrette: Don’t forget about immigration – (still thinks immigration reform has a chance) :: P :: en Español :: from www.statesman.com
• ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton Stakes his Legacy on Detention Reform :: P :: en Español :: from immigrationimpact.com
• Should Latinos boycott U.S. census? Ay Dios mio! – “While other demographics are vying for their piece of congressional representation, $400 billion in federal dollars and basically a chance to be recognized” some Latinos aren’t :: P :: en Español :: from www.kansascity.com
• Democrats can’t use the tactics of 2008 to reach out to Latino voters in 2010 :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• January 25, 2010
• North Carolina Appoints New Director To Office Of Hispanic And Latino Affairs – Gabriela Zabala :: P :: en Español :: from thegovmonitor.com
• Americans may not be ready for a fuller view of Cesar Chavez :: P :: en Español :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
• UPDATE: Hispanic Farmers Discrimination Case Suffers Another Setback :: en Español
• Former San Antonio Express-News book editor and critic Gregg Barrios joins board of National Book Critics Circle :: P :: en Español :: from labloga.blogspot.com
• Immigrants often see peril in reporting domestic abuse – Language barriers, cultural differences and lack of information keep many women tied to abusive spouses. Help is available. :: P :: en Español :: from www.chicagotribune.com
• Latinos and the Political Earthquake in Massachusetts :: P :: en Español :: from news.newamericamedia.org
• Will Business or Labor Blink First? Immigration Reform and “Future Flows” :: P :: en Español :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
• One Year: Storyteller-in-Chief by Junot Díaz :: P :: en Español :: from www.newyorker.com
• 40th anniversary of first Latino political party – “La Raza Unida Party” — or “The United People’s Party” :: P :: en Español :: from laprensa-sandiego.org
• Miami radio’s Javier Romero marks 30 years on air – “El Desayuno Musical” on WAMR :: P :: en Español :: from news.yahoo.com
• January 22, 2010
• Chicago students step up debate on immigration reform – Immigrant Youth Justice League to hold a four-hour ‘coming out’ summit in Pilsen :: P :: en Español :: from www.chicagotribune.com
• Meet Mini Daddy, the future of pre-adolescent Hispanic gangsta rap – (you got to watch this) :: en Español
• Hispanic immigrants strain resources – A recent study discredited a slew of stereotypes aimed at Latino workers who move to small rural towns. But in some areas, an increase in Hispanic migrants is straining school and hospital systems. :: P :: en Español :: from marketplace.publicradio.org
• Supreme Court’s loosening of campaign finance laws may help Comprehensive Immigration Reform :: P :: en Español :: from www.latinalista.net
• Latinos, youth say they’re unfamiliar with the Census – Roughly 30% of Hispanics are unfamiliar with the U.S. Census, and less than 50% of Hispanics say they will definitely fill out their forms later this year, researchers reported Wednesday. :: P :: en Español :: from voices.washingtonpost.com
• New census figures that provide a snapshot of America’s foreign-born population are challenging conventional views of immigration, race and ethnicity. :: P :: en Español :: from www.nytimes.com
• New ACLU Video Portrays Pennsylvania Town Ripped Apart by Anti-Immigrant Law – Deconstructing Hazelton: Immigrant Discrimination :: en Español
• Immigration Reform Leaders: We will Pass Immigration Reform in 2010 with Bi-partisan Support :: en Español
• 100th anniversary: Mexican Revolution not even as deadly as Juárez now :: P :: en Español :: from www.elpasotimes.com
• January 21, 2010
• Latino spices US Senate in Florida – competitive primary battle between incumbent Gov. Charlie Crist and Cuban-American Marco Rubio :: P :: en Español :: from www.pontealdia.com
• Mexico’s drug war leaves a generation of narco widows – Behind the daily toll of drug murders, thousands of “narco widows”, along with mothers, sisters and children, are paying dearly for a trade that has killed some 17,000 people in three years, the vast majority healthy young men. :: P :: en Español :: from af.reuters.com
• Cecilia Muñoz Tells It Like It Is — If You Listen Closely – (about immigration reform/CIR) – (a must read, imho) :: P :: en Español :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com
• January 20, 2010
• Aventura hits Lady Gaga out of the park, headlining 4 MSG shows – who are they? – – Lady Gaga and Aventura both perform in New York this week, but they’ve on track to sell three times the number of tickets she can. :: P :: en Español :: from www.nydailynews.com
• Arkansas Minority Health Commission’s Arkansas Racial and Ethic Health Disparity Study: Hispanics feel discriminated against in health care – Not Getting Equal Treatment :: P :: en Español :: from arkansasnews.com
• Thousands Gather Across the U.S. to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform :: P :: en Español :: from immigrationimpact.com
• Why Counting Latinos in Schenectady (and Small Town USA) Matters :: P :: en Español :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
• January 19, 2010
• TOP Ten Things overheard at Sheriff Arpaio protest in Arizona – By Al Carlos :: en Español
• U.S. to reassess ‘virtual’ fence on border with Mexico – The Department of Homeland Security’s latest version of a border “virtual fence” has suffered another setback. :: P :: en Español :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
• NCLR: Survival Spending: Latino Credit Card Users Charge Necessities, Worry About Jobs :: en Español
• Aleida Guevara, Che Guevara’s daughter, talks about having to share her ‘Papi’ with the world – and her dislike of the commercialisation of his image :: P :: en Español :: from www.guardian.co.uk
• Last week Latinas made history: 1st Latina Supreme Justices in Texas & New York & 1st Latina US Attorney in Massachusetts – (truly amazing!) :: en Español

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