News Summary for Monday – September 8th, 2008
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Republicans Echo Immigration Restrictionists – The draft Republican Party platform is a restrictionist dream come true. Rather than following the less severe lead of its presidential candidate, the party platform committee took its ideological lead from the party’s social conservatives and nationalist right. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Commenting on the Republican Platorm on Immigration – The GOP approved their platform, including immigration, which John McCain endorsed upon his acceptance of nomination :: from latinola.com
Where are the Latino Scouts? CENSUS SHOWS ONLY 100,000 OF 3 MILLION SCOUTS ARE LATINO :: from www.mercurynews.com
The Democrats are uniting behind new messaging on immigration reform. Having acknowledged that the immigration restrictionists are dominating the immigration debate, the Democratic Party and its allies are desperately seeking to reframe the immigration crisis. Their new language about immigration policy—”nation of laws,” “rule of law,” and “required legal status”—is popping up everywhere, from the pronouncements of immigrant-rights groups to the Democratic Party platform. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Famed Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos is the focus of this year’s NYSUT Hispanic Heritage Month poster – (pretty cool – I am printing one up – download link provided) :: from www.nysut.org
New York Latinos see no winner in Obama or McCain :: from www.nydailynews.com
A North Carolina sheriff has apologized for calling illegal immigrants “trashy” and saying the growing Hispanic population in his county was “breeding like rabbits”. – Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell :: from www2.journalnow.com
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Latinos take more prominent role as Western North Carolina farm owners :: from
After DNC/RNC, fight ICE and support immigrant rights struggle: a call to action :: from www.indybay.org
New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago – Their journey was marked by constant struggle and displacement from gentrifying areas :: from www.chicagotribune.com
4 generations of El Teatro Campesino actors -bilingual theater troupe, El Teatro Campesino, in San Juan Bautista, California :: from www.sfgate.com
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels opens its doors to mariachi camp – Los Angeles :: from www.latimes.com
Macarena Hernandez has left the Dallas Morning News -(wow, I always enjoyed her articles) :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Maria Elena Salinas: Immigration still needs reform :: from www.sacbee.com
A Puerto Rican Restaurant Legend – La Bombonera :: from www.gourmet.com
Utah Latinos are reacting to current comments made by Jason Chaffetz, Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District. In a recent statement posted on the candidates official Web Site, Chaffetz said illegal immigrants with criminal records should be placed in military style tent camps. :: from www.myfoxutah.com
Gangster Reveals Mexican Mafia Secrets – Rene Enriquez :: from www.npr.org
A large pro-immigrant billboard in Old Town Manassas is being dismantled before a court hearing could have forced a man to remove it from his property. – Virginia :: from www.roanoke.com
Juan Jose Soriano, deputy commander of the Tecate Police Department, helped U.S. authorities find a drug-smuggling tunnel. The next morning, gunmen shot him 45 times in his bedroom. :: from www.latimes.com
It has been a little more than a year since Jose L. Lopez Sr. became Durham’s police chief, but don’t tell him that. :: from www.thedurhamnews.com
Latinos flee Oklahoma; new law hits others, too – (good overview of the effects of the local anti-immigration laws in this state) :: from www.columbusdispatch.com
Ohio may be preparing for an illegal immigrant crackdown – State legislators considering new laws. :: from www.wtam.com
But the 15th Fiesta del Pueblo — billed as the quinceanera for the annual celebration of Latino culture — comes as few Hispanic North Carolinians are feeling honored. :: from www.newsobserver.com
Argentina’s 2001 default and 2005 restructuring cost bondholders, taxpayers, and investors worldwide an estimated $155 billion. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
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Republicans Echo Immigration Restrictionists – The draft Republican Party platform is a restrictionist dream come true. Rather than following the less severe lead of its presidential candidate, the party platform committee took its ideological lead from the party’s social conservatives and nationalist right. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Spanish rock band Monte Negro will perform Sunday at the Fox Theater in Salinas as part of a concert series sponsored by MTV TR3S and featuring the Rock The Vote tour bus. :: from www.montereyherald.com
Presidential Candidates McCain and Obama Headline CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Commenting on the Republican Platorm on Immigration – The GOP approved their platform, including immigration, which John McCain endorsed upon his acceptance of nomination :: from latinola.com
Gov. Bill Richardson stumped for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) at the Flamboyan Manor in Newark’s North Ward, making the Democratic Party’s case for an end to the Iraq War. – New Jersey :: from www.politickernj.com
Chicanos Por La Causa has launched a voter education program targeting Tucson’s Hispanic community. :: from www.tucsoncitizen.com
Obama Campaign Announces Colorado Latino Advisory Council
New York Latinos see no winner in Obama or McCain :: from www.nydailynews.com
The race between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain is shaping up to be a tight one. And as Missouri’s Latino population increases, political analysts say it’s Latinos that are becoming an important demographic for both candidates. :: from ozarksfirst.com
An agenda for Latinos – (good synopsis) :: from www.impre.com
Votara Usted? The Power of Latino Communities in the 2008 Presidential Election
Labor fears bias may hurt Obama – 1.8 million Hispanics in Labor unions in 2007 :: from www.washingtontimes.com
Hispanic voters could play an important role in the 2008 presidential race — especially in some key battleground states. So, many Hispanic citizens seized the opportunity to register to vote Sunday during a Hispanic culture celebration at Texas Stadium. Felicitas Cadena :: from www.myfoxdfw.com
Obama builds large lead among Latinos in key Southwest states, McCain leads among Latinos in Florida :: from www.pacificmarketresearch.com
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Lead by box office hit “Paraíso Travel,” seven Colombian films will be shown at the 12th annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, tying the country’s fledgling industry with Mexico for most entries. :: from colombiareports.com
Celebrities unite against cancer Salma Hayek, América Ferrera, and even Barack Obama and John McCain participated in Stand Up To Cancer :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Dos integrantes de K-Paz de la Sierra abandonan el grupo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Bunbury inunda de rock su tierra natal :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
While making ‘Blindness,’ adapted from José Saramago’s novel, he blogs about the process. :: from www.latimes.com
Photo Highlights of Latinbeat Fest 2008 :: from www.nydailynews.com
Strutting her stuff in lacy black underwear and outfits from Bergdorf’s, Eva Mendes looks sexy and dangerous. In the remake of “The Women,” opening Friday, she plays the mistress of Meg Ryan’s husband, a role created by Joan Crawford in the 1939 original. :: from www.nydailynews.com
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Argentina’s 2001 default and 2005 restructuring cost bondholders, taxpayers, and investors worldwide an estimated $155 billion. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
New England is about to get its first Spanish-language daily newspaper. At a time when most newspapers are scaling back staffs and news pages, Siglo21 is making plans to move from a weekly to a daily. :: from www.boston.com
Macarena Hernandez has left the Dallas Morning News -(wow, I always enjoyed her articles) :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
‘Crafty Chica’ hits big time after humble start in Tucson – Kathy Cano-Murillo :: from www.azstarnet.com
LicenZing finds the right fit and signs with Latino denim brand Fiorana
Commentary: Meeting the challenge of Hispanic underrepresentation in the Federal sector :: from federaltimes.com
Hispanic radio targets young listeners :: from www.reuters.com
Authenticity key to booming Hispanic market :: from www.fwbusinesspress.com
Los Angeles taco trucks can stay put again – A judge overturns a recent county supervisors’ rule limiting how long the mobile food vendors can remain parked in one spot. :: from www.latimes.com
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The Moraine Township Board of Trustees has adopted guidelines describing the mission and purpose of its new Citizen Latino Advisory Committee. – Illinois :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com
Rochester-area Latino faith community reaches out to inform about HIV :: from www.democratandchronicle.com
Hispanic Women of Distinction honored in Davie – A dozen local women of Hispanic background were honored at an annual traditional luncheon. – Florida :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mayor Randy Chastain minced few words in saying that an increasing illegal immigration presence is sapping his city of resources and adding a heavy burden on the backs of Oconee County taxpayers. – Walhalla, South Carolina :: from www.upstatetoday.com
If Charles M. Schulz gave birth to the inimitable beagle Snoopy, it was Bill Melendez who gave him his strut, his voice, and ultimately his spirit. :: from www.600words.com
As founding chairman of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I gotta tell you, Austin Hispanics have much to be grateful for. However, the recent firing of two Hispanic department heads by Austin’s Black City Manager, Marc Ott, could spell trouble ahead for race relations in Austin. :: from www.statesman.com
Writer shares story about Puerto Rican infantry unit – Noemi Figueroa Soulet, writer, producer and director of “The Borinqueneers,” a documentary about the all Puerto Rican 65th Infanty Regiment in the Korean war :: from qconline.com
On Friday, more than 2,000 people gathered in Phoenix to honor 11 Arizona Hispanics for inspiring leadership in their community. – Valle del Sol awards :: from www.azcentral.com
Spanish-speaking police officers in demand in Lee County – As Hispanic community grows, so do communication challenges – Florida :: from www.news-press.com
Stephanie Elizondo Griest: Mexican enough ‘Around the Bloc’ author belatedly discovers her Hispanic heritage :: from www.statesman.com
Pro Mujer helps women with microloans, healthcare – Lynne Patterson talks about her micro-loan network, which helps women in Latin America fund business and personal ventures. :: from www.bradenton.com
‘Voice of Postville’ One of Few Talking :: from www.kcrg.com
Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino, is helping students eager to apply to the United States service academies by hosting a military academy night. :: from www.sbsun.com
Tequila Finds a New Flavor: Tabasco Spicy :: from www.epicurious.com
Mango Madness – Mango men, mango madness, and the mango diversity—all coming to local supermarkets. :: from www.gourmet.com
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Posted on: September 8th, 2008Argentina’s 2001 default and 2005 restructuring cost bondholders, taxpayers, and investors worldwide an estimated $155 billion. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Bolivia’s Morales faces a challenge from fellow Indian – Savina Cuellar, a onetime livestock herder, proudly dons the broad-brimmed hat that marks her indigenous origins. She shows her ink-stained finger after casting her vote in June. Indigenous activist Savina Cuellar, governor in the key province of Chuquisaca, has fallen out with the president and become a figurehead for those opposed to his socialist policies. :: from www.latimes.com
Juan Jose Soriano, deputy commander of the Tecate Police Department, helped U.S. authorities find a drug-smuggling tunnel. The next morning, gunmen shot him 45 times in his bedroom. :: from www.latimes.com
P-MAS in Paraguay: Young Socialists Build a New Party from the Ground Up :: from upsidedownworld.org
Immigrants squeezed as Spain’s boom turns to bust :: from www.latimes.com
Finland could teach Latin America :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexican wheelchair racer Saul Mendoza said on Thursday he expects to close his sports career with a medal at the Paralympic Games of Beijing 2008, after six outings to the Paralympics. :: from news.xinhuanet.com
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