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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. :: from salsa.wiredforchange.com
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 :: from www.sgvtribune.com
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. :: from www.dallasnews.com
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. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Deporting undocumented students affects the chances for legal return if Congress doesn’t address it in immigration reform bill :: from www.latinalista.net
Eleventh-hour criticism is arising over President Obama’s nomination for United States attorney in northern Iowa of a prosecutor who had a leading role in the criminal cases against hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in a May 2008 raid at a meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa. – Stephanie Rose :: from www.nytimes.com
From a group calling themselves Electronic Civil Disobedience comes the Transborder Immigrant Tool, a simple mobile application intended to aid and abet border-crossers from Mexico to the United States by mapping the safest routes to take. – This GPS app is built to work on the cheapest cell phones available. :: from www.readwriteweb.com
Report from America’s Voice: The New Constituents… How Latinos Will Shape Congressional Apportionmention After the 2010 Census :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org
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Hispanics are 9% of the Virginia’s schoolchildren, but 5% of gifted students. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
A New United Movement Stops Mexico for a Day :: from upsidedownworld.org
Analysis reveals driving out undocumented immigrants doesn’t bode well for congressional representation :: from www.latinalista.net
After accidental deportation, critics say immigration officials making mistakes – After a Salvadoran man was mistakenly deported, immigration rights activists have complained about toughened enforcement by authorities. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Governor Deval Patrick urged Massachusetts residents today to avoid getting mired in “the usual debate” over illegal immigration as he gave his cabinet 90 days to craft a plan for better integrating all foreign-born residents into the state’s daily fabric. :: from www.boston.com
More Americans are playing tennis – The biggest increases were among Hispanics, with 32% more playing the game. :: from www.washingtonpost.com
Mexico’s Juarez on path to anarchy :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Experts warned on Tuesday that the rise in health problems due to obesity among Mexican children, which is considered to be an epidemic, threatens “for the first time” to reduce life expectancy rates in the country. :: from www.laht.com
The estimated damage caused by the Nov. 7-8 floods and mudslides to El Salvador’s infrastructure has climbed to $880 million, the country’s public works minister said Tuesday. :: from www.laht.com
Trend Toward Smaller Families in Latin America – The number of people per household in Latin America will fall by 18 percent by 2020, according to a study released in this capital Tuesday by consulting firm Euromonitor International. :: from www.laht.com
A Woman’s Nation Spurred by LatinaTION :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Sosa Skin Lightening Fires Debate About Afro-Latino Heritage :: from www.bvblackspin.com
Congressman Raúl Grijalva talks to his daughter Marisa about his mother’s influence on his education. – new Historias from StoryCorp :: from www.storycorps.org
After two days of deliberations, on Oct. 14 the Mexican Supreme Court made public its decision that Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (governor of the state of Oaxaca) is culpable for the human rights violations that occurred in Oaxaca as a result of teacher protests and political and social unrest in May 2006-January 2007 and July of 2008. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Organizations alarmed by the increased violence against women and others in Mexico are traveling by caravan to demand justice for the victims. – The national caravan, which began in Mexico City, is part of the international Mujeres de Negro (Women in Black) campaign to protest violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Colombia elige a su nueva reina y ya llueven las críticas – Natalia Navarro se convirtió en Miss Colombia y, aunque era favorita, a muchos no les gusta su lenguaje; en la coronación aseguró que es “cabezona” y “berraca” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
CNN was so sick of Lou Dobbs, it gave him an $8 million severance package to leave :: from www.nypost.com
The Cuban ties that bind, 50 years on – Visiting her father’s homeland under newly relaxed travel restrictions is both invigorating and saddening. :: from www.latimes.com
New Study Demonstrates Hidden Credit Card Fees Take From the Poor and Give to the Rich – The report found that through imposing swipe fees on every transaction paid by plastic and requiring those fees to be buried in prices to consumers, the credit card industry ensures that the top 10% of Americans get $354 million in frills while the bottom tier pays $669 million more than they should. :: from thehispanicinstitute.net
Supreme Court Hears Case about Immigrants’ Access to Federal Court Review :: from immigrationimpact.com
Immigrant Advocates Welcome Napolitano Statement, Will Hold House Parties This Week to Support Reform :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
40% of Guatemala’s Elderly Living in Poverty :: from www.laht.com
Remembering mail art in Mexico :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com
Facing a group of presidents loudly critical of Washington, the U.S. government’s Voice of America broadcast is expanding its audience in Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua, VOA officials say. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Immigrants and Health Care – The Real Numbers and Policy Implications :: from blog.altarum.org
Murder rates: Cuidad Juárez deadlier than Miami in ’80s :: from www.elpasotimes.com
For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase. The awards, presented by State Farm, will be broadcast live on April 29, 2010, by the Telemundo network. :: from www.billboard.com
Massachusetts immigrant tuition bill to get new push :: from www.usatoday.com
Google Translate Now Talks and Translates in Real-time :: from mashable.com
The Pro-Immigrant Movement: Fighting On, Despite All The Obstacles :: from www.maribelhastings.com
In the 8 states poised to gain congressional seats, Latino voter registration grew 45% and Latino voter turnout expanded 50% between 2000 and 2008. – In the 11 states poised to lose seats, Latino voter registration grew 50% and Latino voter turnout expanded 62% between 2000 and 2008. :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org
Latinos make up a combined 77% of the population growth in the eleven states projected to lose a House seat – would have fared worse had Latinos not moved there in record numbers :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org
After the 2010 Census, new Members of Congress in states like Georgia and South Carolina as well as Arizona and Texas will owe their positions, in part, to the expanding Latino population. :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has launched its 13th immigration and crime sweep and reported 27 arrests by Monday night. :: from www.kgun9.com
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Colombia elige a su nueva reina y ya llueven las críticas – Natalia Navarro se convirtió en Miss Colombia y, aunque era favorita, a muchos no les gusta su lenguaje; en la coronación aseguró que es “cabezona” y “berraca” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Para Fito Páez los denominados narcocorridos, género nacido en México y también censurado allí, son indispensables para que siga viva la ancestral tradición del relato a través de la música. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Reggaetón: ¿sensual o vulgar? – Desde la explosión del reggaetón hace unos años, este género no ha parado de crecer y de cosechar tanto pasiones como críticas. :: from newsforums.bbc.co.uk
Vicente Fernández probará el mercado canadiense – Con la comunidad mexicana en crecimiento en ese país, Vicente Fernández se dice listo para acercarlos a sus raíces :: from www.informador.com.mx
Eva Mendes- “Ser latina en Hollywood aún es difícil” :: from www.impre.com
Celia Cruz es homenajeada con un álbum de duetos – Gloria Estefan, Lola Flores y Vicente Fernández, entre otros, rinden tributo a la recordada artista en Celia Cruz: La Reina y sus Amigos :: from www.10musica.com
Tras el éxito de ‘Papito’ – Miguel Bosé prepara nuevo disco :: from www.europapress.es
For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase. The awards, presented by State Farm, will be broadcast live on April 29, 2010, by the Telemundo network. :: from www.billboard.com
After Monday’s “Lopez Tonight” premiere generated 1.7 million viewers on the network (plus an additional 1.5 million via simulcasts on other Turner networks), Tuesday dropped 18% to 1.4 million viewers :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com
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Playboy Returns to Its Roots for New Year’s Eve 2010 With Pitbull at the Hilton
Grammy Award Winner, Luis Fonsi, to Perform at the Patchogue!
Top Latin Music Artists Show Their Support for the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented
Latin events, Nov. 18-Dec. 1 in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com
Rubén Blades is back – Done with 5-yr. stint in gov’t, salsa legend plays in N.Y. on Nov. 28 :: from www.nydailynews.com
Rubén Blades slings salsa at the James L. Knight Center this Saturday – Miami :: from www.miaminewtimes.com
Juan Gabriel Was The King of Sammy Sosa’s Party :: from www.latingossip.com
Penelope Cruz Loves to Rap, Won’t Confirm or Deny Engagement Rumors :: from www.latina.com
The Ojani vs. J Lo Battle Gets More Dramatic :: from www.latina.com
Zoë Saldaña at the Star Trek DVD Release Party – fotos :: from hissip.com
Eiza González Talks About Music and the Latin Tabloids :: from hissip.com
Master M.C. Makes Sunset Urban Debut with “Mezclando Estilos”
An All-New Season of Quiero Mis Quinces Started this week :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Renuncia reina en Miss Colombia – Laura Núñez, quien el lunes en la noche fue elegida como tercera princesa, dejó su cargo unas horas después de la coronación; le critican su falta de seriedad :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Aracely Arámbula regresa a “¡Viva la familia! de Todobebé” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Fanny Lu habla de su padre asesinado :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Penélope Cruz: “Es mi vida y no doy detalles de ella” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Paulina Rubio fue la reina en Miss Colombia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Alicia Villareal homenajea a mujeres en nuevo álbum :: from www.impre.com
La manera “más real” de reunir a Mecano – Ana Torroja niega la vuelta de Mecano porque “cada uno ha cogido un camino diferente” :: from www.publico.es
Alicia Villarreal habló de su nuevo disco “La Jefa”. :: from www.univision.com
El tercer disco en inglés de la colombiana Shakira, llamado “She Wolf”, llega a EE.UU. el próximo lunes precedido de un nuevo sencillo, “Give It Up To Me”, :: from elvocerous.com
Los Tigres del Norte, siguen rugiendo :: from www.exonline.com.mx
Hispanic/Latino Business News –»
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Impremedia to Outsource Editorial and Ad Page Production to Mexico :: from www.portada-online.com
Liberman Broadcasting, Inc reported that its revenues have gone down $3 million to $27.5 million in the third quarter of this year :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Hispanic Income Trends: Implications for Marketing :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com
New Study Demonstrates Hidden Credit Card Fees Take From the Poor and Give to the Rich – The report found that through imposing swipe fees on every transaction paid by plastic and requiring those fees to be buried in prices to consumers, the credit card industry ensures that the top 10% of Americans get $354 million in frills while the bottom tier pays $669 million more than they should. :: from thehispanicinstitute.net
New U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO to Fight for Small Businesses :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Busting the Private-Label Myth About Hispanics :: from supermarketnews.com
Spanish-language media company Univision Communications Inc said on Monday it has reached an agreement to feature short and full-length programs on Google Inc’s online video site YouTube. :: from tech.yahoo.com
Troubled auto and home lender GMAC Financial Services said Monday CEO Alvaro de Molina is stepping down. :: from www.usatoday.com
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How will Hispanics impact the business recovery in Arizona? :: from www.azfamily.com
Yanked off the air in July after co-host Don Pryor repeatedly uttered an ethnic slur, “The Todd and Don Show” will return to KLBJ-AM on Dec. 7, according to a statement released jointly by the station’s management and local Hispanic leaders who met earlier today. – Austin :: from www.austin360.com
Erwin Martinez, chief information officer for Rabobank, N.A. in Roseville was recently added to the list of the top 100 Hispanics in Information Technology. :: from rosevillept.com
Mega TV’s Mega News ‘Edicion Nocturna’ is the ‘First and Only Interactive News in Hispanic
PODER-ABC* Business Awards Celebrates Leadership Excellence in the Americas
Univision Becomes a Premier Spanish-Language Content Partner with YouTube(TM)
Latin Grammy’s en Español; How much more proof do you need? :: from www.hispanicad.com
The Associated Press on Wednesday announced changes in its Latin America and Caribbean operations, closing a service limited to Puerto Rican news within Puerto Rico while adding editors and reporters elsewhere for the expanding Spanish market in the Americas. :: from www.google.com
As part of NBC Universal’s “Green Is Universal” campaign, mun2 kicks off Green Week with eco-friendly on-air and online content. :: from hispanicad.com
Dieste breaks unique campaign to finish 2009 earlier: on November 30th. :: from hispanicad.com
Eduardo Caballero to receive Medalla de Cortez Award in NYC :: from hispanicad.com
Money Transfer Service to Latin America – ATMCASH launches online and over the phone money transfer service to Latin America :: from latinola.com
ImpreMedia and Business News Group Announce Industry-Leading Production Partnership
Ray Gomez, news director for Pro 8 News (NBC affiliate), the CW and Telemundo in Laredo, passed away last night. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
The purchasing power of Hispanics is growing at a rate nearly 3 times as fast as that of the general population in Arizona and nationwide, said an Arizona State University business expert who has studied the market for 14 years. :: from www.azcentral.com
Dr. G. C. Rapaille and Accentmarketing Collaborate to Uncover the US Hispanic Collective Unconscious
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized leaders from across the Americas at its 26th annual Triunfando awards ceremony this weekend. :: from www.chron.com
Latina Leadership Lessons: The Wicked Sister! :: from www.powerfullatinas.com
The Puerto Rico Senate approved a bill that will allow big stores to open Sundays, a measure that aims at boosting the U.S. commonwealth’s stagnant economy, but which is opposed by owners of smaller stores. :: from www.laht.com
New Mexico’s Top 20 Hispanic-owned Companies :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Undocumented workers impact Mississippi’s economy :: from www.wlbt.com
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Hispanics and women make up most of the swine flu deaths in San Diego County :: from www.10news.com
Pennsylvania State Police officials meet with Chambersburg Area Hispanic leaders about traffic stop procedures :: from www.publicopiniononline.com
Lou Dobbs Gets $8M Goodbye; Will He Challenge Menendez? :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
UnitedHealthcare To Offer Seniors Hispanic-Centered Medicare Education Seminars
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco was among four statewide co-chairs named today of Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s Latino Coalition. :: from www.myvalleynews.com
This Little Cat Named Charlie – Cats are amicable just as long as they don’t live in the house and sleep next to your head – by Al Carlos :: from latinola.com
Thank You, All, From Your Brothers in New Voice – To all of you whom attended, and gave so graciously, at the Pete Perez Memorial Benefit Concert – LA :: from latinola.com
Hondurans in Los Angeles prepare to vote in presidential election :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Reviewed: Gringo: A Coming-of-Age in Latin America, by Chesa Boudin :: from upsidedownworld.org
Partying Across the Nation for Immigration Reform – Families, Freedom and Faith: A Call to Action for Immigration Reform :: from causaoregon.blogspot.com
Belleza Q&A: Rose-Marie Castano :: from latinabeautyblog.com
AT&T Announces Campaign to Support PADRES Contra El Cancer in Fight Against Childhood Disease
Latino population growth adds to House seats – 6 states expected to gain congressional slots due to surge in Hispanic numbers :: from www.deseretnews.com
The Utah Forensics Team is hosting a debate Thursday centered around the issue of immigration reform in Utah. – The event, titled “Broken Borders: Debating the State of Immigration,” will feature Tony Yapias, the former director of the Utah State Office of Hispanic Affairs; Utah Reps. Mike Noel and Chris Herrod; and Dee Rowland, a government liaison for the Utah Catholic Diocese :: from www.dailyutahchronicle.com
Hispanics who have distinguished themselves in different fields such as music, politics, technology, banking, business and education were honored at the 8th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala, presented by Defining Trends Magazine at U.N. headquarters in New York. :: from www.laht.com
A Woman’s Nation Spurred by LatinaTION :: from www.hispanicprblog.com
Official VivirLatino Statement on Lou Dobbs Leaving CNN :: from vivirlatino.com
Crystal Meth? What’s That? Asks Executive Director of the City’s Housing Authority, Henry A. Alvarez III :: from sfist.com
Jaime O. Perez, chief of staff to County Judge Anthony Cobos, announced that he will run for Congress as a Republican. – Perez, 53, will challenge Tim Besco, 42, in the Republican primary for the right to challenge U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Immigration legislation recognizes new reality :: from media.www.miamistudent.net
The Center for Comparative Immigration Studies announces the publication of the first fieldwork-based study of the impacts of the U.S. economic crisis on Mexican migration to the United States :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
Sonia Sotomayor is on the cover of Latina magazine :: from www.chicagonow.com
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A New United Movement Stops Mexico for a Day :: from upsidedownworld.org
Report: Cuba’s human rights as abused under Raúl Castro as Fidel :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico’s Juarez on path to anarchy :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Experts warned on Tuesday that the rise in health problems due to obesity among Mexican children, which is considered to be an epidemic, threatens “for the first time” to reduce life expectancy rates in the country. :: from www.laht.com
The estimated damage caused by the Nov. 7-8 floods and mudslides to El Salvador’s infrastructure has climbed to $880 million, the country’s public works minister said Tuesday. :: from www.laht.com
Honduran Lawmakers to Debate Zelaya Reinstatement After Election :: from www.laht.com
Trend Toward Smaller Families in Latin America – The number of people per household in Latin America will fall by 18 percent by 2020, according to a study released in this capital Tuesday by consulting firm Euromonitor International. :: from www.laht.com
Peru: Documentary about the “Diablada” dance will be done in Puno :: from www.livinginperu.com
After two days of deliberations, on Oct. 14 the Mexican Supreme Court made public its decision that Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (governor of the state of Oaxaca) is culpable for the human rights violations that occurred in Oaxaca as a result of teacher protests and political and social unrest in May 2006-January 2007 and July of 2008. :: from americas.irc-online.org
Organizations alarmed by the increased violence against women and others in Mexico are traveling by caravan to demand justice for the victims. – The national caravan, which began in Mexico City, is part of the international Mujeres de Negro (Women in Black) campaign to protest violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups. :: from www.elpasotimes.com
AFL-CIO Letter to Clinton Opposing Honduran Elections :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com
The Cuban ties that bind, 50 years on – Visiting her father’s homeland under newly relaxed travel restrictions is both invigorating and saddening. :: from www.latimes.com
40% of Guatemala’s Elderly Living in Poverty :: from www.laht.com
Poll: Cubans ‘frustrated’ over life in Cuba – A poll conducted in Cuba shows residents unhappy with their government and pessimistic about the economy. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Northern Mexico’s Yaqui Indians buried their lost warriors after a two-year effort to rescue the remains from New York’s American Museum of Natural History, where the victims of one of North America’s last Indian massacres lay in storage for more than a century. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Murder rates: Cuidad Juárez deadlier than Miami in ’80s :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Buenos Aires Grants First Marriage License To Gays :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
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- Someday, probably some five decades or so from now, these stories of people being harassed because of language are going to be funny.
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- Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video)
- ICE Raids Cause Census Fear – Undocumented aliens fear getting counted in the 2010 Census will lead to punishment. Government promises no punishment.
- Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru
- Take Action to Protect Immigrant Programs in the California State Budget!
- After reinventing Bolivia’s government to reflect the country’s multi-ethnic, Indian majority, President Evo Morales is championing gender parity at the highest levels of government.
- The percentage of Hispanic students accepted in NYC’s elite public high schools dipped slightly this year
- Latino astronaut Jose Hernandez addresses high school students in McAllen, TX
- Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law – SB81 was based heavily on Plains state’s measure.
- National Latino Congreso adopts resolutions to propel immigration issue and other concerns of Latinos forward
- A study on the Church’s ministry to Hispanics in the United States has found that regional and national organizations are lacking funds and consequently, personnel and planning.
- All-Hispanic basketball league thrives, the Azteca League in Alabama
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- School secretary axed for speaking Spanish – suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district – NC
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- Dallas City Council members are expected to approve renaming South Central Expressway for Cesar Chavez. The name change would only cover a few blocks.
- Tea Party Dabbles in Immigration Politics
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- Hispanics starting to shift political power in Illinois: Jesus Garcia ousted Joseph Mario Moreno, the incumbent and a consummate party man (aka Mayor Daley man), from his county board post. + Rudy Lozano Jr. was only 565 votes shy of toppling State Representative Daniel J. Burke of Chicago – both campaigns aided by Alderman Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward)
- In Kettleman City, CA, Birth Defects, Deaths and Questions – Children’s Deaths Point Eyes Toward Nearby Waste Facility – town described as “It’s got that Mayberry feeling, with a Latino twist.”
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- Latino Leaders Call for Full Participation in Census – Call on Obama to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement Measures
- February 5, 2010
- A federal judge will decide whether to impose sanctions against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for its acknowledged destruction of police records in a lawsuit that accuses deputies of racially profiling countless Hispanics in immigration sweeps.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s $990/hour Sidley Austin Lawyers Lose Again – That was a good use of taxpayer money
- Census tour allays Hispanics’ fears in Immokalee, Florida
- 2010 National Latino Congreso Results
- Immigration Prosecutions Rise, Organized Crime, Drugs and Weapons Charges Drop
- Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso
- February 4, 2010
- On the Job with Vilma Salaverria – Aflac’s highest ranking Latina oversees training for more than 4,000 employees
- Study Reveals Impact Of Health Insurance On Hispanics’ Attitudes Towards Healthcare Providers
- Denver’s Museo de las Americas wins arts excellence award
- Will Abel Maldonado Become GOP’s First Hispanic Lt. Governor in California?
- Caminos: Vicente Ximenes, Champion of Civil Rights
- February 3, 2010
- Message to Democrats: Don’t obligate Latinos to feel grateful for just doing your job
- Cuban Woman Celebrates 125th Birthday, Official Agency Says
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- February 8, 2010
- New Report Explains that Charter Schools’ Political Success is a Civil Rights Failure – growth promoting segregation!?
- 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
- Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago
- Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI
- 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.
- 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.
- How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago
- 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 …
- Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla
- 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
- February 4, 2010
- Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist?
- Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico
- 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)
- 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.
- LULAC partners with Voto Latino to launch youth-focused Census initiative
- Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts
- Is it going to take a Latino voter “revolt” to pressure pols to act?
- 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.
- “Hunger in America” study: Unprecedented Increase in Hispanics Seeking Food Assistance
- IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES ADVISED PRIVATE DEPORTATIONS – Court Evidence Shows ICE Colluded with Company in Trafficking Guestworkers
- February 2, 2010
- Immigration Reform is Necessary for America’s Economic Recovery
- Re-learning a culture, Hollywood-style
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- How the Democratic Party can re-energize Latino voters
- Immigration reform dies in 36 words – Albor Ruiz
- Boy Scouts launching initiative to attract Latino youngsters
- Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV
- Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas
- Latinos seek more support for immigration reform – Luis Gutierrez tells L.A. protesters that he needs more votes for a reform bill.
- Island residents sue U.S., saying military made them sick – Vieques, Puerto Rico
- February 1, 2010
- Who Wants to be a Maid? – Hollywood stereotypes continue
- Chances are dim, but advocates will still push for immigration reform
- Around 271,000 Mexican immigrants in the United States “entered a state of poverty in 2009”
- Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time”
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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