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Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) today reported financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008.
Historical results, which are attached, are in thousands of U.S. dollars (except share and per share data). The results of our outdoor operations are presented in discontinued operations within the statements of operations in accordance with SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to each of these non-GAAP financial measures, and a table reconciling each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is included beginning on page 8. Unaudited financial highlights are as follows:Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 2007 % Change Net revenue$62,932 $66,536 (5)% Operating expenses (1) 36,89836,773 0% Corporate expenses (2) 4,477 4,373 2% Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (3)22,37125,932(14)% Free cash flow (4) $9,871 $15,086(35)% Free cash flow per share, basic and diluted (4) $0.11 $0.14(21)% Net income from continuing operations $11,661 $11,771 (1)% Net income applicable to common stockholders $10,742$8,598 25% Net income per share from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $0.13 $0.11 18% Net income per share applicable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $0.12 $0.08 50% Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 91,573,187 104,174,725 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 91,835,027 105,124,162 Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 2007% Change Net revenue $118,585 $123,431 (4)% Operating expenses (1) 72,30771,818 1% Corporate expenses (2) 8,931 9,002 (1)% Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (3)39,03444,217(12)% Free cash flow (4) $14,289 $23,145(38)% Free cash flow per share, basic and diluted (4) $0.15 $0.22(32)% Net income from continuing operations $4,611 $12,680(64)% Net income applicable to common stockholders $3,038$5,311(43)% Net income per share from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $0.05 $0.12(58)% Net income per share applicable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $0.03 $0.05(40)% Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 93,495,230 104,018,118 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 93,811,980 104,705,891(1) Operating expenses include direct operating, selling, general and
administrative expenses. Included in operating expenses are $0.4 million and
$0.2 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the three-month periods
ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively and $0.7 million and $0.7 million
of non-cash stock-based compensation for the six-month periods ended June 30,
2008 and 2007, respectively. Operating expenses do not include corporate
expenses, depreciation and amortization and gain (loss) on sale of assets.(2) Corporate expenses include $0.5 million and $0.4 million of non-cash
stock-based compensation for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and
2007, respectively and $0.9 million and $1.0 million of non-cash stock-based
compensation for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively.(3) Consolidated adjusted EBITDA means operating income (loss) plus (gain)
loss on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based
compensation included in operating and corporate expenses and syndication
programming amortization less syndication programming payments. We use the
term consolidated adjusted EBITDA because that measure is defined in our
syndicated bank credit facility and does not include (gain) loss on sale of
assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation, net
interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), equity in net income (loss) of
nonconsolidated affiliate, loss from discontinued operations and syndication
programming amortization and does include syndication programming payments.
The definition of operating income (loss), and thus consolidated adjusted
EBITDA, excludes (gain) loss on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization,
non-cash stock-based compensation, net interest expense, income tax expense
(benefit), equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, loss from
discontinued operations and syndication programming amortization. While many
in the financial community and we consider consolidated adjusted EBITDA to be
important, it should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for
or superior to, other measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America, such as cash flows from operating activities, operating
income and net income. As consolidated adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash
(gain) loss of sales of assets, non-cash depreciation and amortization, non-
cash stock-based compensation, net interest expense, income tax expense
(benefit), equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, loss from
discontinued operations and syndication programming amortization and includes
syndication programming payments, consolidated adjusted EBITDA has certain
limitations because it excludes and includes several important non-cash
financial line items. Therefore, we consider both non-GAAP and GAAP measures
when evaluating our business. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is also used to
make executive compensation decisions.(4) Free cash flow is defined as consolidated adjusted EBITDA less cash
paid for income taxes, net interest expense and capital expenditures. Net
interest expense is defined as interest expense, less non-cash interest
expense relating to amortization of debt finance costs, less interest income
less the change in the fair value of our interest rate swaps. Free cash flow
per share is defined as free cash flow divided by the diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding.Commenting on the Company’s earnings results, Walter Ulloa, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, said, “During the second quarter we continued to
drive audience growth and strengthen the position of our TV and radio stations
in an advertising market that remains weak due to general economic conditions.
We are taking additional steps to control our costs while continuing to make
prudent investments in our content, marketing and sales capabilities. In
addition, our balance sheet remains strong and we have ample financial
flexibility. The nation’s Hispanic population continues to grow and we remain
optimally positioned to capitalize on this opportunity over the long-term.”The Company also announced that it repurchased 2.3 million shares of Class
A common stock for approximately $13.7 million in the second quarter of 2008.
The Company announced that it repurchased an additional 1.0 million shares of
Class A common stock for approximately $3.4 million so far in the third
quarter of 2008.Financial ResultsThree Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
(Unaudited) Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 2007 % Change Net revenue $62,932 $66,536(5)% Operating expenses (1) 36,898 36,773 0% Corporate expenses (1) 4,4774,373 2% Depreciation and amortization 5,6425,603 1% Operating income 15,915 19,787 (20)% Interest expense, net 3,458 (505) NM Income before income taxes 19,373 19,282 0% Income tax expense (7,674) (7,671)0% Income before equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates and discontinued operations11,699 11,611 1% Equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates (38) 160NM Income from continuing operations 11,661 11,771(1)% Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (919) (3,173) (71)% Net income$10,742 $8,59825% (1) Operating expenses and corporate expenses are defined on page 1.Net revenue decreased to $62.9 million for the three-month period ended
June 30, 2008 from $66.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30,
2007, a decrease of $3.6 million. Of the overall decrease, $2.3 million came
from our radio segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in second
quarter revenue of $1.2 million associated with moving our annual Los Angeles
promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008, as
well as a decrease in local advertising sales and local advertising rates,
which in turn was primarily due to the weak economy. Additionally, $1.3
million of the decrease came from our television segment and was primarily
attributable to a decrease in national advertising sales and national
advertising rates, which in turn was primarily due to the weak economy.Operating expenses increased to $36.9 million for the three-month period
ended June 30, 2008 from $36.8 million for the three-month period ended June
30, 2007, an increase of $0.1 million. The increase was primarily attributable
to an increase in wages, utility and rent expense, partially offset by a
decrease in second quarter expenses associated with moving our annual Los
Angeles promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008
and a decrease in expenses associated with the decrease in net revenue.Corporate expenses increased to $4.5 million for three-month period ended
June 30, 2008 from $4.4 million for the three-month period ended June 30,
2007, an increase of $0.1 million. The increase was attributable to an
increase in non-cash stock-based compensation of $0.1 million.Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 2007 % Change Net revenue $118,585 $123,431 (4)% Operating expenses (1) 72,307 71,8181% Corporate expenses (1) 8,9319,002 (1)% Depreciation and amortization 11,187 11,323 (1)% Operating income 26,160 31,288 (16)% Interest expense, net (18,706) (10,351) 81% Income before income taxes 7,454 20,937 (64)% Income tax expense (2,679) (8,417) (68)% Income before equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates and discontinued operations4,775 12,520 (62)% Equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates (164) 160 NM Income from continuing operations 4,611 12,680 (64)% Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,573) (7,369) (79)% Net income $3,038 $5,311 (43)%Net revenue decreased to $118.6 million for the six-month period ended
June 30, 2008 from $123.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30,
2007, a decrease of $4.8 million. Of the overall decrease, $2.8 million came
from our radio segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in revenue
of $1.2 million associated with moving our annual Los Angeles promotional
event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008, as well as a
decrease in local advertising sales and local advertising rates, which in turn
was primarily due to the weak economy. Additionally, $2.0 million of the
decrease came from our television segment and was primarily attributable to a
decrease in national advertising rates, which in turn was primarily due to the
weak economy.Operating expenses increased to $72.3 million for the six-month period
ended June 30, 2008 from $71.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30,
2007, an increase of $0.5 million. The increase was primarily attributable to
an increase in wages, utility and rent expense, partially offset by a decrease
in second quarter expenses associated with moving our annual Los Angeles
promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008 and a
decrease in expenses associated with the decrease in net revenue.Corporate expenses decreased to $8.9 million for six-month period ended
June 30, 2008 from $9.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007,
a decrease of $0.1 million. The decrease was attributable to a decrease in
non-cash stock-based compensation of $0.1 million.Segment Results The following represents selected unaudited segment information: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2008 2007 % Change Net Revenue Television $38,944 $40,287 (3)% Radio 23,988 26,249 (9)% Total$62,932 $66,536 (5)% Operating Expenses (1) Television $21,712 $21,6050% Radio 15,186 15,1680% Total$36,898 $36,7730% Corporate Expenses (1)$4,477 $4,3732% Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1) $22,371 $25,932 (14)%(1) Operating expenses, Corporate expenses, and Consolidated adjusted
EBITDA are defined on page 1.Guidance
The following is the Company’s guidance for the third quarter of 2008.
Guidance constitutes a “forward-looking statement.” Please see below regarding
statements that are forward-looking.Operating expenses and corporate expenses include non-cash stock-based
compensation to comply with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(”SFAS”) No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (”SFAS 123R”). The
Company expects approximately $0.4 million in operating expenses and $0.5
million in corporate expenses related to equity compensation in the third
quarter of 2008.For the third quarter of 2008, the Company expects net revenues to
decrease by low- to mid-single digit percentages and operating expenses to
increase by low-single digit percentages as compared to the third quarter of
2007. Excluding the non-cash stock-based compensation, corporate expenses are
expected to be approximately the same as compared to the third quarter of
2007.Entravision Communications Corporation will hold a conference call to
discuss its 2008 second quarter results on August 6, 2008 at 5 p.m. Eastern
Time. To access the conference call, please dial 412-858-4600 ten minutes
prior to the start time. The call will be webcast live and archived for
replay at www.entravision.com.Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified Spanish-language
media company utilizing a combination of television and radio operations to
reach Hispanic consumers across the United States, as well as the border
markets of Mexico. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of both the
top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s TeleFutura network,
with television stations in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Hispanic markets. The
company also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-
language radio stations, consisting of 48 owned and operated radio stations.
Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol: EVC.This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause the Company’s actual results and performance in future periods to be
materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the
forward-looking statements in this press release. Although the Company
believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that actual
results will not differ materially from these expectations, and the Company
disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements made by the
Company. From time to time, these risks, uncertainties and other factors are
discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.(Financial Table Follows) Entravision Communications Corporation Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three-Month PeriodSix-Month Period Ended June 30, Ended June 30, 20082007 20082007 Net revenue (including related parties of $32, $150, $182 and $300) $62,932 $66,536$118,585 $123,431 Expenses: Direct operating expenses (including related parties of $3,079, $3,202, $5,572 and $5,929)(including non-cash stock-based compensation of $165, $97, $289 and $251) 25,942 25,009 50,676 49,225 Selling, general and administrative expenses (including non-cash stock-based compensation of $207, $135, $362 and $400) 10,956 11,764 21,631 22,593 Corporate expenses (including non-cash stock-based compensation of $468, $370, $903 and $1,018) 4,4774,373 8,9319,002 Depreciation and amortization (includes direct operating of $4,382, $4,412, $8,726 and $8,891; selling, general and administrative of $983, $975, $1,985 and $2,001; and corporate of $277, $216, $476 and $431)(including related parties of $580, $580, $1,160 and $1,160) 5,6425,603 11,187 11,323 47,017 46,749 92,425 92,143 Operating income 15,915 19,787 26,160 31,288 Interest expense (including related parties of $54, $68, $112 and $141) 3,172 (1,807)(19,423) (12,917) Interest income 2861,302 7172,566 Income before income taxes 19,373 19,282 7,454 20,937 Income tax expense (7,674) (7,671) (2,679) (8,417) Income before equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate and discontinued operations 11,699 11,611 4,775 12,520 Equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate (38) 160(164) 160 Income from continuing operations 11,661 11,771 4,611 12,680 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (expense) benefit of ($369), $1,514, $604 and $4,160(919) (3,173) (1,573) (7,369) Net income applicable to common stockholders$10,742 $8,598 $3,038 $5,311 Basic and diluted earnings per share: Net income per share from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$0.13$0.11 $0.05$0.12 Net loss per share from discontinued operations, basic and diluted $(0.01) $(0.03) $(0.02) $(0.07) Net income per share applicable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$0.12$0.08 $0.03$0.05 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 91,573,187 104,174,725 93,495,230 104,018,118 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 91,835,027 105,124,162 93,811,980 104,705,891 Entravision Communications Corporation Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three-Month Period Six-Month Period Ended June 30, Ended June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $10,742$8,598$3,038$5,311 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 5,642 5,60311,18711,323 Deferred income taxes 6,877 9,598 1,660 7,233 Amortization of debt issue costs 101 101 202 202 Amortization of syndication contracts 689 399 1,555 415 Payments on syndication contracts (715) (459) (1,422)(478) Equity in net (income) loss of nonconsolidated affiliate38 (160) 164 (160) Non-cash stock-based compensation840 602 1,5541,669 Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements (10,832) (6,082)3,211 (2,796) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and dispositions: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable(6,317) (8,699) 158 (5,983) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets733 32278 (131) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (659)1,806(1,760) (1,456) Effect of discontinued operations (1,569) 712(2,230) 8,818 Net cash provided by operating activities 5,57012,34117,395 23,967 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and intangibles 101,40720 101,498 20 Purchases of property and equipment and intangibles (4,404) (5,978) (8,408) (9,403) Purchase of a business - - (22,885) - Effect of discontinued operations (64) (823) (194) (1,182) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 96,939(6,781) 70,011 (10,565) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 2,925 4865,477 Payments on long-term debt (1,007) (1,068) (11,034) (1,144) Repurchase of Class U common stock - - (10,380) - Repurchase of Class A common stock (13,793) - (36,293) (2,840) Change in excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options(25) 353 (25) 476 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(14,825)2,210 (57,246) 1,969 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 87,684 7,77030,160 15,371 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning 29,421 126,12686,945 118,525 Ending$117,105 $133,896 $117,105 $133,896 Entravision Communications CorporationReconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Flows From Operating Activities (Unaudited; in thousands)The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is operating cash
flow. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to cash flows from operating
activities for each of the periods presented is as follows:Three-Month Period Six-Month Period Ended June 30, Ended June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)$22,371 $25,932 $39,034 $44,217 Interest expense 3,172(1,807) (19,423) (12,917) Interest income 286 1,302 717 2,566 Income tax expense (7,674) (7,671) (2,679) (8,417) Amortization of syndication contracts (689) (399) (1,555) (415) Payments on syndication contracts 715 459 1,422 478 Non-cash stock-based compensation included in direct operating expenses (165) (97) (289) (251) Non-cash stock-based compensation included in selling, general and administrative expenses (207) (135) (362) (400) Non-cash stock-based compensation included in corporate expenses(468) (370) (903) (1,018) Depreciation and amortization(5,642) (5,603) (11,187) (11,323) Equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates (38) 160 (164) 160 Loss from discontinued operations (919) (3,173) (1,573) (7,369) Net income 10,742 8,598 3,038 5,311 Depreciation and amortization 5,642 5,60311,18711,323 Deferred income taxes 6,877 9,598 1,660 7,233 Amortization of debt issue costs101 101 202 202 Amortization of syndication contracts 689 399 1,555 415 Payments on syndication contracts (715) (459) (1,422) (478) Equity in net (income) loss of nonconsolidated affiliate 38 (160) 164 (160) Non-cash stock-based compensation 840 602 1,554 1,669 Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements (10,832) (6,082)3,211(2,796) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and dispositions: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (6,317) (8,699) 158(5,983) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 733 32278 (131) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (659)1,806(1,760) (1,456) Effect of discontinued operations(1,569) 712(2,230)8,818 Cash flows from operating activities $5,570 $12,341 $17,395 $23,967 (1) Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is defined on page 1. Entravision Communications Corporation Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Income (Unaudited; in thousands) The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net income. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income for each of the periods presented is as follows: Three-Month Period Six-Month Period Ended June 30,Ended June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1) $22,371 $25,932 $39,034 $44,217 Net interest expense (1)7,2746,486 15,293 12,945 Cash paid for income taxes822 3661,044 708 Capital expenditures (2)4,4043,9948,4087,419 Free cash flow (1) 9,871 15,086 14,289 23,145 Capital expenditures (2)4,4043,9948,4087,419 Non-cash interest (expense) income relating to amortization of debt finance costs and interest rate swap agreements 10,7325,981 (3,413) 2,594 Non-cash income tax expense(6,852) (7,305) (1,635) (7,709) Amortization of syndication contracts(689)(399) (1,555)(415) Payments on syndication contracts 715 4591,422 478 Non-cash stock-based compensation included in direct operating expenses (165) (97)(289)(251) Non-cash stock-based compensation included in selling, general and administrative expenses (207)(135)(362)(400) Non-cash stock-based compensation included in corporate expenses (468)(370)(903) (1,018) Depreciation and amortization (5,642) (5,603) (11,187) (11,323) Equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates (38) 160 (164) 160 Loss from discontinued operations(919) (3,173) (1,573) (7,369) Net income$10,742 $8,598 $3,038 $5,311(1) Consolidated adjusted EBITDA, net interest expense and free cash flow
are defined on page 1.(2) Capital expenditures is not part of the consolidated statement of
operations.
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- November 21, 2009
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- Central American nations will demand $105 billion from industrialized countries for damages caused by global warming, the region’s representatives said on Friday.
- “They” Are “Us”: The Devastating Effects of Broken Immigration Policy on Children in Immigrant Families
- November 20, 2009
- Hispanic lawmakers say an old adversary, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, has his fingerprints all over a push to prohibit illegal immigrants from buying health insurance plans in a new market for people who don’t get insurance through their employers.
- Some U.S. Democrats see momentum building for an overhaul of immigration laws that would legalize millions of undocumented workers, but analysts say a crowded agenda and struggling economy may once again sink hopes for reform next year.
- The current global crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by 9 million to 189 million this year, the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said in a report presented on Thursday.
- Do Long Island Police Ignore Hate Crimes?
- Mexican migrants are spending more money on taxes in the United States than on the remittances they send home to relatives, according to a new study by Mexico’s largest bank, BBVA Bancomer.
- Ana Maria Perez Gonzalez, said to be the oldest woman in the world, died in Mexico this week. She was 119.
- Part of a Cuban blogger’s essay that advocates lifting the ban on U.S. travel to Cuba was read aloud at a House Foreign Affairs committee hearing. – Yoani Sánchez
- November 19, 2009
- TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan
- Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Report Finds Immigrants Hit Harder During Economic Downturn than Native-Born Workers
- After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news.
- Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!)
- Ironically, Latinos should be greatful to former CNN blowhard Lou Dobbs – commentary by Albor Ruiz
- When White Writers Do “Latino” Issues – It was chaos this week in the LA Weekly’s virtual mailroom, which received a deluge of reactionary attitude in regard to Christine Pelisek’s cover story “Chaos in the Casitas: Lawless, south of the border–style speakeasies get a grip on L.A.”
- More Than 60,000 Americans in 45 States Organize for Immigration Reform
- New Report Shines Light on Detainee Rights Violations in Minnesota
- CIS Report Attempts to Erase 100 Years of Data on Immigrants and Crime
- Video: Senator Menendez Speaks on Behalf of Hispanic Farmers’ Discrimination Lawsuit + update
- November 18, 2009
- New Report: More Than 2 Million Hispanic Households With Children Face Hunger – Hispanic households with children experiencing very low food security up almost 50%
- On November 18 at 8:00 PM Eastern time/5:00 PM Pacific, all across the country people are hosting house parties with their families, friends, neighbors, churches, classmates and anyone else who supports comprehensive immigration reform for America.
- Video report of Latina forced to give birth while in chains in Maricopa County, AZ courtesy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio (en Español)
- California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman told a group of supporters Tuesday that she is making an unprecedented effort to attract Latinos to the Republican party – in South El Monte
- Hundreds of defendants awaiting trial for violent crimes in Dallas County have been deported by federal immigration officials and then set free in their home countries. – The practice goes back to at least 1991 and includes the release of murder, kidnapping and child rape suspects.
- Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies – Sweeping from lush mountain rain forests to pristine beaches, a corridor of land protected by Puerto Rico’s last governor hosts dozens of rare and endangered species and was championed by celebrities who helped fight off resort proposals. – Now new Gov. Luis Fortuno has revoked the reserve as part of a drive to bring jobs and investment for the U.S. territory’s struggling economy. And activists see a broader pattern of looser protection for the island’s environment.
- Deporting undocumented students affects the chances for legal return if Congress doesn’t address it in immigration reform bill


