Politics + Commentary Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 21, 2009
Marco Rubio, A Crossover Success – (good read)
November 20, 2009
November 19, 2009
Who seriously wants the Cuban trade embargo?
November 18, 2009
Immigration legislation recognizes new reality
November 13, 2009
GOP should take a cue from Lou Dobbs and resign their attack strategy on illegal immigration
November 12, 2009
U.S. State Department Sells Out Honduran Democracy for Senate Confirmations
New bill recognizes families’ military sacrifices not tied to citizenship status
November 10, 2009
U.S. officials wrong in celebrating fall of the Berlin Wall as work continues on our own border wall
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus took the right stand on threatening to withhold healthcare votes
November 9, 2009
A Colony by Any Other Name is Still a Colony – Puerto Rico
November 6, 2009
The closing immigration window
October 27, 2009
The Case of the Cuban Five: American Justice as a Political Weapon
October 14, 2009
Forcing the debate over immigration reform starts now
October 12, 2009
Latinos would be wrong to boycott the 2010 Census count – Ruben Navarrette Jr
Hate Crimes Act Passed, Will It Stop Actual Hate Though?
Seneca returns with observations about President Obama and Latinos – (interesting)
Reflections on a Decade of Civic Revolutions in Latin America
October 7, 2009
Change and My Friend Anabel, The Life-Long Republican
October 5, 2009
The Right is Taking the Wrong Approach With Hispanics
Our Immigration System Needs Solutions, Not Villains
Why Boycotting the Census will not force the Immigration Issue
October 2, 2009
Holding the US Census ransom to force action on reforming immigration is a bad idea
October 1, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month: Watching Latino Politics Disappear
Who’s Really Hurt by America’s Travel Ban to Cuba?
September 30, 2009
William McKenzie: Why the Dream Act makes sense for illegal immigrants – and our country
Latinos must use political capital towards demanding passage of the REAL Act – (very good read)
September 28, 2009
Health insurance and immigrants: Weapons of mass distraction uncovered
September 24, 2009
White House takes two different stands for Mexico and Honduras and neither one makes sense
September 22, 2009
Perhaps there’s no compromise on immigration
September 21, 2009
Join NCLR and the Drop Dobbs Campaign
Your Turn: Contra Costa Times’ headline about illegal immigrants was misleading
September 18, 2009
Immigration Reform: Congress’s Perennial Pothole
September 17, 2009
E-Verify Seems Here to Stay: Obama’s Immigration Chief Vouches For Status Verification System
Common Sense and Immigration Reform: Uniting Behind an Accurate Census
News Analysis: Obama, Jimmy Carter, Racial Politics and Immigration Reform
September 15, 2009
“Joe Wilson ganó”, afirma congresista demócrata Luis Gutiérrez
When in doubt, blame the illegals
Neither walls or moats can hold them back…
President Obama’s usage of the term “illegal immigrants” is more than just semantics
September 14, 2009
In Defense of the Undocumented: Immigrants and the Healthcare Debate By Alvaro Huerta, Ph.D. Student
Obama’s Health Care Reform Pitch : Why Reform isn’t the Same as Change
September 11, 2009
NYTimes Editorial – Immigrants, Health Care and Lies
September 10, 2009
Immigration, Southern Manners, and South Carolina Demographics
The Visceral Reaction when “illegal immigrants” are mentioned
Deport U.S. immigration policy
Joe Wilson’s lie is Carmen Velasquez’s truth
September 9, 2009
September 8, 2009
Rep. Loretta Sanchez pretends to get technical
September 3, 2009
A sad day in N.TX – parents revolt against Obama’s speech to students to stay in school
September 2, 2009
The Ghost Of Carmelita And The Health Care Debate
Will Florida’s New Republican Senator Focus on Immigration Reform?
September 1, 2009
Where does Richardson go from here?
Is Decriminalization Enough to Stop the “War on Drugs” Violence in Latin America?
The fight for immigration reform goes on in the name of Ted Kennedy
August 27, 2009
Who will lead on immigration reform?
CIP Americas Program Criticizes State Department Report on Human Rights Under the Merida Initiative
August 26, 2009
Immigration uproar will upstage health care debate
Politically-oriented Tejanos ticking off “el enemigo”
Latino Community Loses a Champion with Sen. Ted Kennedy’s Passing
August 24, 2009
Enough! Immigration Reform is NOT Health Care Reform
Kansas City women are convinced coup in Honduras was military
August 21, 2009
Show me a poll that says Latinos like the GOP
NOTICIAS de LATINO: Governor talks Texas-style trash – and other Lone Star tales
It’s official: Political survey shows Latinos overall don’t trust Republicans for nada
Health Care Debate: Immigrants Land On Sacrificial Altar
Heading to White House Meeting on Immigration, Paging Governor Napolitano
How about a “temporary bail out” for immigrants
Why Latinos need to fight more loudly for passage of health-care reform
August 17, 2009
The Problem With Comprehensive Immigration Reform Messaging: Almost Marcelo Lucero
August 16, 2009
Will Estrada (not Erik) become conservative cause celebre
What Sotomayor is Starting – The evolution of Latino politics.
August 13, 2009
Latino backlash at Republicans who voted against Sotomayor has already begun
August 12, 2009
Health care reform takes on immigration overtones
August 11, 2009
Obama delay on immigration complicates health reform
GOP now Latino-less in U.S. Senate
August 10, 2009
Is There A Border Security Industrial Complex?
Rethinking Hazardous Waste under NAFTA
Obama Pushes Immigration Reform to 2010, Jokes About Being Called “an Illegal Immigrant”
Secretary of Labor Solis tours a West Virginia Coal Mine
August 6, 2009
The GOP Proves They Need Latina Wisdom
Obama’s Vision of “Truly Civil” Immigrant Prison Reform: More Prisoners, More Prisons
August 5, 2009
Does a Vote Against Sotomayor = a Vote Against Latinos?
August 4, 2009
Sotomayor confirmation process to resume – It’s all for show, so they can get re-elected.
Let undocumented youth reach their dreams – Illlinois commentary on the DREAM Act
August 3, 2009
McCain should have listened to his own advice
McCain states the obvious: GOP needs more hispanic support
August 1, 2009
Will Latinos remember how Judge Sotomayor was treated?
July 22, 2009
Roberto Lovato’s Exclusive Intview with Clinton Ally Davis on Why He Represents Honduran Coup Backer
July 20, 2009
President Obama, please don’t expand failed immigration program 287(g)
July 14, 2009
Questions Raised Over New Rules Governing Local Enforcement of U.S. Immigration Laws – 287 (g)
July 13, 2009
Limbaugh: Sotomayor’s ‘Wise Latina’ Comment Worse Than George Allen’s ‘Macaca’
July 11, 2009
To Get to Sotomayor’s Core, Start in New York
July 9, 2009
Sotomayor y la insensata campaña difamatoria
June 30, 2009
Manuel Miranda: Republicano, Racista, Idioto!
June 29, 2009
Ruling on firefighters doesn’t discredit Sotomayor
Sotomayor support shouldn’t be a surprise
Honduras coup is a blow to democracy
Immigration reform takes courage – Ruben Navarrette
June 24, 2009
Memo to the President: Yes, Move Immigration Reform This Year
June 23, 2009
June 22, 2009
If it’s Thursday, it must be uncertainty on immigration
June 19, 2009
Engaging prospect for Latinos, GOP
June 18, 2009
Justicia!: Sotomayor and the Long March of Puerto Rican History
Amid California Budget Crisis, Latino Politians Cruise like High Rollers
By its latest (in)actions, the Supreme Court seems to be waiting for a wise Latina justice
June 16, 2009
Supreme Court won’t get involved in “Wall” dispute – (Border Wall that is)
June 15, 2009
Obama gets Latino grief, despite some positives
June 11, 2009
June 5, 2009
Sotomayor’s Service With a Latino Rights Group
June 4, 2009
Political cartoon portraying Sotomayor as a piñata is insensitive but deserves no rash judgements
June 3, 2009
A WISE LATINA WOMAN – Sonia Sotomayor
June 2, 2009
The generic Latino – What does the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor really say?
Sotomayor’s story is impressive – By Federico Peña
June 1, 2009
Enforcement-First Immigration Politics
And in this corner! (CONLAMIC vs. NALEO)
May 31, 2009
Senate Republicans distance themselves from Tancredo, Gingrich and Limbaugh — but not far enough
May 29, 2009
Sotomayor’s Confirmation Hearings Will Be a Trial of the GOP
Too bad conservative critics of Sotomayor can’t be honest about pulling the race card
Operation Gringo: Can the Republicans Sacrifice the Hispanic Vote and Win the White House?
March 24, 2009
March 20, 2009
Obama’s Mexico trip not a vacation
March 19, 2009
Hispanics lose with the American president’s current stimulus plan
March 14, 2009
Hillary Clinton and the Drug Cartel Violence in Mexico
March 10, 2009
February 4, 2009
Obama’s press office needs diversity
February 1, 2009
Commentary: Republicans, don’t patronize Hispanics
GOP needs to figure out how to reach Latinos despite themselves
January 28, 2009
January 21, 2009
TOP Ten things said/Overheard at Latino Inaugural Gala
Is a Mexico collapse wishful thinking by people who want to militarize the border?
A Hispanic perspective: Obama opens a door
Latinos fight for political recognition
December 28, 2008
December 18, 2008
Arne Duncan has a bigger challenge with Latino students succeeding in school
Ken Salazar Wants to Drill, Baby, Drill Off Florida’s Shores
December 15, 2008
Republicans not off to a good start in repairing relationship with Latino voters
December 12, 2008
Hispanics in the Obama administration – Ruben Navarrette
Latino Scamble on Change Street
December 10, 2008
Tancredo retires and some GOP colleagues still haven’t learned from his mistakes
Does Tancredo have a political future? Not if Latinos have a say!
December 9, 2008
December 6, 2008
GOP Immigration Strategy: Full throttle on the wrong track
December 5, 2008
Obama ignored Latinos for top posts – Navarrette
Bill Richardson, el hiperactivo
December 3, 2008
Trio of big names stand in way of Latino taking N.Y. – A Clinton, a Cuomo and a Kennedy.
December 2, 2008
Why is it so hard getting more Latinos appointed to the Obama cabinet?
Napolitano, Muñoz appointments: Why immigration may go forward
The Next Supreme Court Justice? Push for the Nation’s First Hispanic Underway
November 28, 2008
U.S./Cuba relations bring out the “stupid season” in foreign policy
November 25, 2008
Obama and Latin America: What He Really Promises
November 21, 2008
Obama an opportunity or obstacle for Latino political empowerment
Linda Chavez: GOP must welcome Hispanics to U.S.
November 19, 2008
Identity Politics and the Latino Payback on Immigration
Puerto Rico in political brawl about gays
November 18, 2008
Maria Elena Salinas: Obama Must Look to the South
Not So Fabuloso: Latinos and Proposition 8
November 12, 2008
On the Hispanic experience in the age of Obama.
November 11, 2008
When will Spanish names become a ballot booster?
November 6, 2008
BANKING ON OBAMA WITH OPEN EYES I’M VOTING FOR THE BLACK MAN
When will Latinos be loved enough for White House?
What was learned from the 2008 Latino vote – Latina Lista’s observations
Obama should read between the lines – Latinos matter
November 5, 2008
Freddy Balsera: ‘How Obama Closed the Deal With Hispanics’
November 3, 2008
Latinobarómetro US Election Poll: Latin Americans Have Other Concerns
Ongoing border wall construction is nothing more than perpetuating a false threat
Obama’s “Oportunidad” for college scholarships should include Dream Act students
“Illegal auntie” a sad commentary on GOP desperation
TOP TEN REASONS WHY I’M VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA – La Bloga
October 29, 2008
Latino voters likely to help Obama in swing states
El voto hispano es crucial: Obama – Ofrece más empleos, menos impuestos y detener embargos
October 27, 2008
McCain’s hardest campaign still is pushing his brand of immigration reform among party colleagues
McCain has long supported Latinos – Ruben Navarette
October 23, 2008
Immigration voter drive poised for big win
Who Do You Love? — Obama and McCain’s Appeal to Hispanic Voters
Neither ethnicity nor party dictates Hispanic votes
October 20, 2008
Hispanic voters may reflect mainstream issues
October 19, 2008
McCain should court all Latinos, not just Cubans
October 17, 2008
October 7, 2008
What does Palin think about Puerto Rico?
October 2, 2008
NDN’s Analysis of Hispanic Voters in Florida Increasingly Relevant
September 30, 2008
Why Obama Has to Hold His Tongue? The unanswered question of this election
September 29, 2008
All must vote; it’s their civic duty
September 27, 2008
Navarrette: To win Latinos’ support, McCain should seize an opportunity for optimism
First presidential debate: The Latino angle
September 26, 2008
What is it?!? Spanish language viewers don’t care? OR Univision takes them for granted!?!
Bush’s Last Latin America Initiative, the Path that Should Have Been
As McCain predicts debate win, Spanish media analysts prepare to add their voice to pundit mix
September 22, 2008
September 17, 2008
It’s time to end the honeymoon with gender and race and reclaim this election
Dems play footloose with immigration facts – (a Ruben Navarrette oped)
September 16, 2008
September 15, 2008
September 12, 2008
Palin could help McCain with Latino vote – Ruben Navarrette
September 9, 2008
With campaign rhetoric unchanged, it’s time to change how White House contenders run for office
September 5, 2008
Alaska Sounds like Aztlan – Palin leading the secessionist reconquista
September 4, 2008
September 3, 2008
The ‘Bola’ Is In McCain’s Court
The Republican Pandering Isn’t Going so Well with Latinos
August 29, 2008
DNC Notebook – August 24 – 28 from La Bloga (I enjoyed reading this)
August 26, 2008
Day 1.5 in Denver – The Unapologetic Mexican
My First Day at the Democratic Convention in Denver – Patricia Campos from LatinosNJ
Obamanos…Blogging the Hispanic Caucus at the DNC
Day 1 at the DNCC with DNC committee woman and delegate Debbie Marquez
With the Texas Delegation at the DNC – Insight from Lt. Col. Larry Romo, a San Antonio delegate
August 23, 2008
Would There Be Change in Obama’s Americas Policy?
August 19, 2008
August 17, 2008
August 11, 2008
Why New Mexico Hispanos should support Obama
August 8, 2008
August 5, 2008
McCain Won’t Even Feign Concern for Latino Community
July 29, 2008
July 27, 2008
July 24, 2008
Obama’s new Spanish-language radio ad appeals to shared experiences between himself and Latinos
July 21, 2008
Magazine cover may help Obama with Latino voters
July 18, 2008
Op-Ed: The importance of McCain’s Latin America trip – Alex Burgos
July 16, 2008
An easy test of rhetoric to prove the sincerity of one presidential contender (Latina Lista)
July 14, 2008
July 13, 2008
Immigration reform is rightful duty of U.S. Congress
The Great Migration of the Hispanic Vote
The Sleeping Giant: Latino Voters
July 10, 2008
Presidential Candidates on the Mini-Latino Voter Tour
LULAC appearances by McCain and Obama underscore sensitivity of immigration issue (Latina Lista)
June 30, 2008
Silvestre Reyes: Straight talk on immigration – Where does John McCain stand?
The Border Fence Folly – Six simple reasons the border fence is terrible policy
June 26, 2008
Roger Hernandez: Can Democrats win in Cuban Miami?
Leonel Martinez: I told you Latinos would embrace Obama!
June 17, 2008
McCain needs Latino votes, too
Winning Latino Votes in the General Election – (commentary in the form of a press release)
More than words needed with Latino voters – Jorge Ramos
June 16, 2008
The Clinton Loss: from a Hispanic perspective
June 12, 2008
DREAM Act forecast for immigration reform
June 11, 2008
Losing Latin America: What Will the Obama Doctrine be Like?
June 10, 2008
Andrés Oppenheimer : Hispanic vote isn’t guaranteed for Dems
June 9, 2008
Maria Elena Salinas: What next for Latino Clinton supporters?
Ruben Navarrette: Latinos will stick with Obama
Obama must make himself known to Hispanic voters
June 3, 2008
Puerto Rico vote an enigma of complexities
June 2, 2008
Obama on Latin America – Real Plans or Campaign Oratory?
Cooking up a storm in Farmers Branch
Illegal immigration’s greatest victim may be GOP
May 27, 2008
For Hispanics, Net neutrality isn’t neutral at all
Latin America: forever on the back burner – “600 Words” by Esther J. Cepeda
May 19, 2008
May 16, 2008
May 15, 2008
Character will help McCain earn Hispanic votes
May 14, 2008
Latinos in home state feel bond with McCain
May 13, 2008
Citizenship Proof Next Up in Voter ID Battle
May 12, 2008
O’Reilly vs. McCain on immigration
May 6, 2008
Como se dice flip-flop? – McCain
McCain still has immigration on his future agenda
May 5, 2008
Not Mexican Independence Day: Cinco de Mayo – Rep. Joe Baca on The Huffington Post
Hispanic Voters: Waking the Sleeping Giant
McCain wrong to embrace immigration hawks – ANDRES OPPENHEIMER
May 1, 2008
April 30, 2008
Lena Guerrero’s passing: What would Texas have looked like?
April 28, 2008
Lena Guerrero’s rare journey through Texas politics
April 24, 2008
Ruben Navarette Jr.: Immigration debate is about Hispanics
April 22, 2008
Oppenheimer: Pope is right to urge humane treatment for immigrants
