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September 29, 2009

6 Months from Census, Coalition to Announce Details of Campaign to Count All Latinos in 2010 – Labor Leaders, Elected Officials, Latino Groups, Spanish Language Media and Faith-Based Organizations Join Forces to Ensure Census Achieves Accurate Count of Second-Largest U.S. Population Group

DNC Announces Newly Elected Hispanic Caucus Leadership – Illinois Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-Ill.) Elected Chairwoman, Andres Ramirez Elected Vice Chairman

June 4, 2009

NHCLC Calls for Complete Count of Latinos and Immigrants in the 2010 Census

April 7, 2009

Latinos Pursuing Dream of U.S. Citizenship Help Set Naturalization Record in 2008 – Dramatic increase in Latino naturalized citizens reflects success of ya es hora campaign

April 1, 2009

Ban on travel to Cuba may be lifted – A bipartisan group of senators says Congress is ready to pass legislation to allow all Americans to visit Cuba. Supporters say the move would create thousands of jobs.

September 21, 2008

Ex-congressman questions Dems’ presumptions of Latino votes – Former Texas Rep. Henry Bonilla – “Don’t you think it’s insulting that they assume they have your support if your skin is a few shades darker?”

April 14, 2008

Bill targets illegal immigrants – Iowa

National Council of La Raza To Testify Before Congress on the Importance of Financial Education and Wealth-Building in the Latino Community

Hablan español at City Hall – Los Angeles council members are learning to speak to a growing constituency. Sometimes the efforts can be embarrassing (but not embarazada).

Why Isn’t Sen. John McCain Responding to Latino Bloggers? (Latina Lista)

Constitutional Amendments & Mexican Penal Code Reforms

Michael Ramos-Lynch ‘09: Gov. Carcieri’s new immigration order: one step closer to a police state – Rhode Island

April 13, 2008

Efforts seek to engage young Latino voters – online contest by Sí TV and Voto Latino

April 12, 2008

In Searching for New Job, Alberto Gonzales Sees No Takers

John A. Mendez confirmed as Sacramento’s newest federal judge

‘Ready, Set, Vote’ targets Latinos – Pennsylvania

Why Gov. Bill Richardson didn’t endorse Clinton

Rhode Island Gov.’s Hispanic commission asks him to rethink immigration order – (but he won’t)

April 10, 2008

Pennsylvania Senate approves bill to keep public benefits from illegal immigrants

Bill would punish countries who refuse to take back illegal immigrants

English-only ruling draws fire – Iowa voting forms in languages other than English violated a 2002 state law

How Richardson helps Obama

Missouri House backs curbs on illegal immigrants – (looks like Missouri might be going the way of Oklahoma – makes me want to move out this state)

Latino political analyst Federico Subervi discusses Latinos in media at Southern Illinois University

Some New York Colombians Lean Republican Over Trade Issue

Democrats spending more on Spanish-language presidential ads

Work Ahead for Sen. McCain in Gaining Hispanic Vote

Utah Hispanic Legislative Task Force to Meet with Governor – KCPW

April 9, 2008

Osceola changes give Hispanics better shot at winning seat on School Board – Florida

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio make nice — for now

DCYF director, Patricia Martinez issues apology to Rhode Island’s Governor – (but was she really wrong?)

‘Jamiel’s Law’ Targets Illegal Immigrant Gang Members – Los Angeles

April 8, 2008

Did the Department of Homeland Security Hold a Roundtable Discussion with Fake Bloggers? (Latina Lista)

The Importance of Challenging One Man’s Attempt to Rise Above the Law (Latina Lista)

Obama Debuts Spanish-Language Radio Ad In Philly

Immigration debate heats up in the House – Florida

Former President Bill Clinton Makes Case For Wife On Island Rich In Culture And Delegates

States’ crackdowns on immigration slow

Clinton Campaign Courts Hispanic Vote in Reading – Pennsylvania

Tropical decay blights McCain’s Panama birthplace – Did you know he was born in Panama?

April 7, 2008

Hispanics having impact

LULAC and the Sierra Club Condemn Bush Administration’s Border Wall Waiver

Tricky issue of immigration played down – Colorado senate race

Support For Barack Obama Grows In Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans are ‘Obama people,’ says ex-governor

SiTV Crashes The Presidential Process – Net Teams With Voto Latino To Involve More Young Hispanics

Should Latinos vote for the independent candidate?

Illegal immigration debate to figure in some Rhode Island church services – Boston.com

Latinos should seek office on merit, not ethnicity

South Carolina bill may block college for illegal immigrants

McCain faces an uphill battle to win the Hispanic vote in November

Getting Hispanics to the Polls – Voto Latino Launches Backyard Effort

April 2, 2008

Obama wins Texas. Is this a Sign for Clinton to Concede? (Latina Lista)

Did You Know? The Bush administration says it’ll bypass dozens of laws to finish construction of a fence along the Mexican border.

Mexican senators propose raising minimum marriage age to prevent child abuse

Calderón, NAFTA, and Mexico’s Campesinos in 2008 – Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Missouri Senate passes immigration bill on voice vote; one more vote will send it to House

Tomas Regalado Runs For Miami Mayor

Latinos more likey to be colorblind

Rhode Island Advocates Decry Immigration Order

Environmental Laws to Be Waived for Fence – Lawmaker Accuses Administration of Abusing Authority to Build Barrier at Mexican Border

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates And ACLU File Lawsuit To End Illegal Delays In Processing Citizenship Applications

April 1, 2008

Arizona guest-worker program hits snag

ON CESAR CHAVEZ’S BIRTHDAY, SEN. MENENDEZ HONORS HIS LEGACY, DECRIES REPUBLICAN BLOCKAGE OF RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING HIM

Few Hispanics support Bush’s war

McCain On the Air With Spanish TV Ad – in New Mexico

New Synovate Study Shows Hispanic Voters Have Views Similar to Whites, Blacks and Asians in the US – Except on Immigration and the War in Iraq

March 31, 2008

Puerto Rico party creates fund to ease court costs for indicted Gov.

Hollywood A-Listers Prove Ignorance in Supporting Hugo Chavez – Opinion

A Bush Cuba advisor resigns over alleged funds misuse – Felipe Sixto

Immigration issue fades, but it may return

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon: Arpaio immigration raids are ‘made-for-TV stunts’

Jim Lopez declares bid for Congress – 20th District including all of Kings County and parts of Fresno and Kern Counties in California

Richardson turns back on faithful – by Alicia Lopez

March 28, 2008

Carson minister targets Latino judges to make way for Filipinos – Los Angeles

Isabel Melendez won’t run for mayor – Lawrence, Massachusetts

Bloggers Press McCain Adviser on Immigration

Los Angeles Votes Against Anti Immigrant Legislation

Governor Carcieri yesterday signed a six-point executive order he said will enable “a vast array of state government agencies” to address illegal immigration in Rhode Island

Obama Campaign Announces National Chair Of Latino and Hispanic Fundraising – Francisco “Frank” Sánchez

March 27, 2008

Puerto Rico governor (and demorcratic superdelegate) Anibal Acevedo Vila indicted on federal criminal charges – On Deadline – USATODAY.com

March 26, 2008

Corridos celebrating Obama’s candidacy reflect the song form’s adaptability – OregonLive.com

Mario Solis-Marich: A Call for Democratic Unity to Latino Voters

Ruben Navarette: A hill of (magic) beans – Richardson y the Clintons

March 25, 2008

Richardson bails out on the Clintons

Richardson Endorsement Sparks More Negative Campaigning in Clinton-Obama Race

Puerto Rico Moves Up Primary – (switches from caucus to primary)

McCain Addresses Latino Small-Business Owners In Santa Ana

March 24, 2008

Richardson Endorsement of Obama Makes Perfect Sense (Latina Lista)

Latinas are ready to run – New Jersey

Arizona Legislation Prohibits Renting To Illegal Immigrants

Honduras calls US melon alert unjust, calls for proof

Acosta becomes county’s first Latino deputy state’s attorney – Prince Georges County, Maryland

Richardson: ‘I am very loyal to the Clintons’

Gov. Richardson Defends His Endorsement Of

Richardson Refuses to Liken Bill Clinton to Joe McCarthy

Richardson Calls on Democrats to Unite and End `Bloodletting’

Richardson: Obama speech ‘clinched’ endorsement

First a Tense Talk With Clinton, Then Richardson Backs Obama

Richardson: Clinton call got ‘heated’

“I resent the fact that the Clinton people are now saying that my endorsement is too late because I only can help with Texans — with Texas and Hispanics, implying that that’s my only value,” Gov. Bill Richardson told CNN’s John King

From New Mexico, With Love

Video: Richardson endorses Obama

March 21, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Endorsing Obama

March 20, 2008

Univision PAC Contributes To Prominent Foe of Unauthorized Immigration

Univision Shocks Latino Community With Political Donation to Known Punitive Immigration Legislator (Latina Lista)

López Obrador returns to Mexican spotlight

‘Say it in English’ bill moves forward – Oklahoma

March 18, 2008

The Clinton Campaign and Puerto Rican Status

Immigrants urge Kalamazoo City Commission to ease restrictions on undocumented aliens – Michigan

Governor signs bill cracking down on illegal immigration – Utah

March 17, 2008

Missouri treasurer misread illegal immigration study – Sarah Steelman

Post-mortems begin for immigration bill – Indiana

In Lubbock, region, parties woo Hispanic vote

BB&T Bank promotes Hispanic voter participation – Winston-Salem

Civic-minded residents told to reach out to Hispanics – (some interesting numbers on Hispanic voters – or lack of – in North Carolina)

Did You Know? President Reagan had the Hispanic vote in mind when he granted roughly 3 million illegal immigrants amnesty in 1986.

McCain Must Appease both Hispanics and Conservatives on Immigration

March 13, 2008

Missouri bill would bar illegal immigrants from colleges

Puerto Rico becomes player in Dem primary

Immigrant rights advocates urging Gov. to kill bill – Mississippi

Immigration Matters: Progressives Fight Back on Immigration – NAM

Thousands won’t get to vote because of citizenship backlog

Latino Opposition Develops to “Flawed” Redistricting Plan

Mayor Tom Leppert says Dallas needs to work more with Hispanic contractors

Clinton Links Hispanics to Stripped Delegate States

Bush pushes Colombia trade pact

Republicans try to force vote on immigration enforcement bill | The Border Line

March 11, 2008

Analysis Reveals Obama Supporters Can’t See Past their Candidate When Filling out Ballots (Latina Lista)

Puerto Rico statehood champion quitting politics – Sen. Pedro Rossello

Temple educator Heidi A. Ramirez confirmed to Philadelphia School Reform Commission

NYC Soccer Tacos Survive Rules Crackdown

Think Progress » Anti-Immigrant Zealots Lose Hastert’s Seat For Conservatives – Illinois

After mayor’s change of heart, Spanish will be used on Dover website – (At least 60% of population is Latino!) – New Jersey

Wooing the Hispanic Vote – Hispanic voters are used to being wooed rather unevenly by presidential candidates, most of whom have shown few signs that they get them.

Recently, CNN’s Bill Schneider explained Texas’ ”two-step” voting process by using the metaphor of a Mexican combination plate and quipped that both ”give you heartburn.”

Opportunity is there for McCain to score with Hispanic voters

Obama needs to show Latino voters that he’s for them

Media Matters – Kondracke claimed McCain’s “position on comprehensive immigration reform” could win over Hispanics — but he’s abandoned it

Unless it gets a last-minute push, a proposed crackdown on illegal immigration appears headed for the legislative graveyard. – Indiana

March 10, 2008

What It Would Take to Get More Latinos to Vote for McCain (Latina Lista)

Illegal immigrants slip as hot voter issue – “With Sen. John McCain clinching the Republican nomination, immigration essentially has become a non-issue in presidential debates”

In-state tuition for immigrants looks safe – Kansas

Penalties for hiring illegal immigrants advance in Legislature – Nebraska

Is Bonnie Garcia a possible vice presidential candidate for John McCain?

Bush rejects easing of U.S. embargo on Cuba

Roosevelt Montas: Two cultural reasons why Hispanics favoring Clinton

March 9, 2008

Hillary’s Latino allure

Diplomat leaves Mexican consulate in good stead – Nathan Wolf – St. Paul-Minneapolis

Puerto Rico Democrats Seek to Change Contest

Latinos Seek Citizenship in Time for Voting

McCain has opening with Hispanics

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez avoids runoff, awaits winner of Bowles-Cannaday

Taste for NAFTA sours – Ohio alone lost a net 50,000 jobs as a result of NAFTA, according to a 2006 analysis

Hispanics Democratic in primaries, GOP alienating?

Dems use immigration to split McCain, GOP

Latinas say Hillary Rodham Clinton’s strength is what swayed their votes – Texas

Immigration crackdowns in Irving, Farmers Branch followed rise in Latino students – Texas

President Bush to Address U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

March 6, 2008

The Texas Primary: Part I (Latina Lista)

The Deciding Force in Texas’ Hispanic Vote Rests with Latino Millenials (Latina Lista)

Texas Primary Part II: The Latino Vote Mattered (Latina Lista)

Iowa: ID Theft Bill Passes Committee

US.government makes European-owned Cuba websites vanish

Republicans Propose New Package of Immigration Enforcement Proposals – Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

LA Times noted McCain touts his work on immigration bill as appealing to Latinos — but not that he no longer supports it

SENATOR MENENDEZ CHALLENGES SEN. McCAIN TO REJECT NEW REPUBLICAN PACKAGE OF IMMIGRATION BILLS

A bushel of immigration bills met with mixed reviews – Virginia

California Latino Super Delegate Remains Uncommitted

U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez: 50 percent Hispanic vote needed – (to become the next President)

Latinos turned excitement into strong showing at polls – Texas

LULAC considers filing lawsuit over caucus process

Hispanic voters drawn to Clinton’s experience, community ties

Did You Know? One of every five votes in Texas was cast by a Latina for the primaries

Hispanic Women Outvote Men in Texas

Ex-Waco mayor, Hispanic leader Ruben Santos dies

March 5, 2008

VIDEO – Jessica Alba Supports Barack Obama

Eva Longoria Parker Backs Hillary Clinton in Texas

Commission’s growth reflects Latino population – Maryland

Clinton Comeback in Texas, Thanks to Latinos

Villaraigosa hits the road – Voters will have to decide if the mayor’s travels to campaign for Hillary Clinton are hurting or helping the city.

Clinton Uses ‘Latino Time’ in Texas Ad

The USA and Mexico: Election Fencing and Immigration

Antonio Villaraigosa: The Gridlock Kid

Did You Know? Sometime in the coming months, a single music label, Universal Music, will control almost half of the U.S. Latin music marketplace. – because of recent laws

Latino vote could be crucial in Ohio

Superdelegate Profile: Casa Blanca’s Jerome Wiley Segovia

US & Mexican Activists Target Merida Initiative, Trade Pacts

Illegal immigration foes won’t consider amnesty for McCain

Bill Richardson: No endorsement yet, says Democrats need to unify behind a candidate

A Mexican Take on the Primary Race

Stripping lawmaker dances into pole-itical trouble – Mexico

Misconceptions about Mexico unchallenged

Texans ponder where superhighway might take them – the Trans-Texas Corridor or the so-called NAFTA Superhighway – (I haven’t seen much on this but it is important)

Mexican Tastes Do Not Include Obama

How Clinton Won Texas: Hispanic Media Weigh In

Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman declares illegal immigrants cost state at least $26 million a year – (immigration playing part in race for Governor)

National Hispanic Evangelical Leader, Rev. Wilfredo DeJesus, Meets with Obama, Hispanics Embracing ‘Change’ Message

Immigration: New bills, old borders

Obama’s Texas Strategy: and the Generational Hispanic Campaign – Politics on The Huffington Post

Young Latino Voters on the Rise

Conexión Consorte: Reaching Hispanic Voters Online

Did You Know? In Texas, Clinton also won among younger Latinos. She received 53 percent of votes from Hispanics who are 18 to 29 years old.

Clinton squeaks past Obama on Hispanic vote, final week

Did You Know? In Texas, Clinton held a two-to-one advantage over Obama with Hispanic voters

February 28, 2008

National Council of La Raza and Democracia U.S.A. Launch a New Partnership to Increase Latino Voter Participation

Controversial immigration bill argued in Utah House

Aja: Do Latinos owe African Americans a political debt?

The Texas Musical Massacre

Clinton rejects Dallas Hispanic leader Callejo’s comments about Obama

1,200 in El Paso hear George Lopez back Obama

Immigration vote today puts House in spotlight – Indiana

February 27, 2008

Richard Montoya: Watch Latina Women Raise their Voice for Obama

Wyoming House approves limits on services for illegal immigrants

Orlando elects former cop Tony Ortiz to City Council

San Jose State University students, legal and illegal, plan grass-roots voter registration campaign

Hillary Clinton fares better than Barack Obama with Latina voters — South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

McCain May Target Upper Midwest and Hispanic Voters for Fall

Comedian George Lopez Coming to Valley for Obama – Texas

Navarrette: Latinos should be wary of Clinton

Illegal immigrant debate twists on drivers’ license bill – Maryland

Guerra: Candidates need to give Hispanics a reason to vote

Wait May Foil Immigrants’ Right To Vote

GOP banks on McCain to lure Hispanic vote

Latino Decisions :: Statewide Poll of Latino Voters in Texas Brings Upcoming Elections Into Clearer Focus

February 26, 2008

Mexican consulate could open in Boise, Idaho

Kansas opens debate on illegal immigration

NPR: “Latino Vote” Takes Spotlight in Texas

Poll is reality check on Latino vote

Richardson: Endorsement could come ‘within days’

Clinton’s cancion: ‘Una presidenta fuerte, puede terminar la guerra’

Two Factors Forebode Clinton Loss in Texas: Young Latino Voters and Machismo Latina Lista

Letter: Hispanic issues ignored – Hispanic Day at the Kansas Statehouse

Hispanic voters voice support for Democratic presidential candidates – Dodge City, Kansas

LULAC looks to increase Hispanic democratic participation

Interactive Map: The Latino Vote in 2008 – (great info tool)

Senate passes anti-illegal aliens measure – Utah

The Latino generational divide

Now Clinton tries to hit the right notes with Latinos

Our Flagging Faith in the GOP – LOS EVANGELICOS

February 25, 2008

Clinton Wins Texas Debate (Latina Lista)

Pew Hispanic Center Report: The Hispanic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primaries

National Council of La Raza President and CEO Janet Murguía to Testify Before Congress on Latinos and the Subprime Lending Crisis

Cuba-policy issue enlivens S. Florida congressional race

Vargas: Naysayers should look to California, Nevada

Bush Administration Seeks To Curtail Labor Protections From the Guest Worker H-2A Program | LULAC

New Tactics to Control Immigration Are Unveiled – (virtual fence, tech and high fines)

Obama pledges self-determination to Puerto Rico – with independence as an option

Did You Know that on this date: In 1917, Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship as President Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act.

John McCain wins all 20 at-large delegates at stake in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s Political Melodrama Plays On, With Its Governor in the Lead Role

‘Fidel Castro: My Life’ by Fidel Castro and Ignacio Ramonet – Translated

Mayor’s former girlfriend returns to L.A. media as radio co-host

Latino voters want a better idea of ‘change’

Texas Latinos seem divided by generation

No Longer in Race, Richardson Is a Man Pursued

Puerto Rico looming large in DNC

Latinos, young people trip up Hillary Clinton’s Texas 2-step

Latinos’ influence in primaries more important than ever

Florida’s Three Cuban Representatives Face Challenges

Texas Hispanics Face a Tough Choice in Primary

Hispanic Spending in Texas to Surpass $2 Million – Primary Showdown Benefits Telemundo, Univision as Clinton, Obama Camps Pour Money Into Lone Star State

Immigration laws send Hispanics elsewhere – 2 states (Arizona & Oklahoma) that approved crackdowns have seen an exodus of illegals – Is Indiana Next?

Dems hit the road for Hispanic votes – Arkansas

The Democratic Hispanic Radio Address Will be Delivered by Ayensa Millan, Young Community Activist and DNC State Partnership Project Staffer

The Mauro Factor – Garry Mauro working for Hillary in Texas

February 21, 2008

Latinos in spotlight as Obama sets sights on Texas

Latinos: The Most Desired Voters in Texas

LULAC 263 Encouraging Lubbock Voters to “Get Out the Vote”

Georgia Lawmakers Work To Make English The State’s Official Language

Clinton Needs Texas Latinos to Bolster Her Faltering Candidacy

Texas Latino voters younger than statewide average

Texas Latinos are not monolithic in the way they get their news and information either. In the 2006 gubernatorial election, where Latinos made up 18 percent of voters, almost two-thirds of them said that English language television, newspaper, radio and the internet were the media sources that most influenced their votes, according to the William C. Velasquez Institute, which studies Latino voting behavior.

Clinton’s Hispanic bedrock develops cracks in Texas

Texas Latino community plays hard to get

February 20, 2008

Latino Coalition Schedules Press Briefing on the Texas Latino Vote and Potential Impact on Texas Primary

Former Mexican President to speak in Evansville – Indiana

Why is Castro doing this? A Penn professor’s theories

Latino Politics: Mariachi Style

Indiana immigrant bill altered

Obama in San Antonio: immigration shouldn’t be “political football”

Clinton Camp Looks To Latino Supporters To Get Out The Vote – Texas

Perspective: A detailed look at Castro’s rise, decades in power

Dolores Huerta Chooses Clinton Over Obama

In Dallas, Latinos for Clinton … Obama

Anti-illegal immigration bill getting kinder, gentler overhaul – Utah

Latino leader upset over change in political tide – South Carolina

Battle for Texas Latino vote challenges conventional wisdom – Some analysts say Clinton is the front-runner, but a new report shows Obama has erased her advantage among Latinos.

Did You Know? Analysts say Hispanics make up about 35 percent to 40 percent of Democratic primary voters but might account for considerably more on March 4 if Texas mirrors the record turnouts in other states.

Border Fence To Bypass Property Of Wealthy Bush Donor – Dallas billionaire Ray L. Hunt

Henry Cisneros Urges Texans to Vote Early for Hillary

February 19, 2008

Bill would let police seize vehicles driven by illegal immigrants – Georgia

Smart politicians campaign for Latino vote

Seventh Cuban conference begins Wednesday

State Rep. Grace Diaz, D-Providence, a Clinton backer, to be superdelegate – Rhode Island

Tickets on Sale for the PODER Benefit Concert – A private concert and reception featuring Grammy Award winner Juan Luis Guerra

Bill would suspend licenses for hiring illegal immigrants – New Jersey

Garcia: Clinton’s fire wall is curling smoke

Obama focuses on Texas Latinos

Hispanic leaders oppose bill targeting illegal workers – Indiana