Top Stories + Hispanic News Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
September 29, 2009
In an effort to increase response rates and save money, the Census Bureau will automatically mail or deliver 13.5 million questionnaires in English and Spanish in areas with a large concentration of Spanish speakers.
September 21, 2009
US struggles to keep up in Puerto Rico’s drug war
September 10, 2009
Census: 40 million in U.S. now live in poverty – 23.2% for Hispanics live in poverty
September 1, 2009
Justice Dept. to Recharge Enforcement of Civil Rights – planning a major revival of high-impact civil rights enforcement against policies, in areas ranging from housing to hiring, where statistics show that minorities fare disproportionately poorly.
August 24, 2009
2010 census groups reach out to illegal immigrants, Hispanics and blacks – Minority participation in count seen as key to more local dollars
August 18, 2009
Sotomayor On Losing End In First Supreme Court Decision
August 13, 2009
Hispanics are no longer tokens – (demographic take)
August 10, 2009
Busts of corrupt US border police rise
August 6, 2009
A legal advocacy group launched an education and awareness campaign Wednesday encouraging Latinos in 11 Midwest states to participate in the 2010 Census. – MALDEF
July 14, 2009
HispanicTips is now 4 years old and this is the 50,000th post. Wowza!
Generational shift for U.S. Hispanics on abortion
June 30, 2009
Striking a nerve on racism – The time has come to fight hate speech against Latinos as we have against blacks.
June 17, 2009
Watch :: NBC’s Kerry Sanders looks at the Hispanic influence on American pop culture as part of TODAY’s special “We the People” series
Hate crimes against Hispanics increased by almost 40 percent between 2003 and 2007, according to a report released Tuesday by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund.
June 15, 2009
Jason Bush, Shawna Forde, and Albert Gaxiola of the Minutemen American Defense group have been charged with two counts each of first-degree murder and other charges. The three are said to have murdered Raul Junior Flores, his 9 year old daughter, Brisenia, and injured her mother during a home invasion attack on May 30th in the Arizona border town of Arivaca.
June 6, 2009
A recent legal review revealed a Mexican identification card issued to more than 231,000 people in the Valley fails to meet Arizona traffic law, leaving some immigrant motorists subject to arrest during routine stops. While the Mexican government billed the matricula consular card as a secure document for U.S. transplants, police agencies said the card is invalid
May 14, 2009
Nearly one in six residents, or 46.9 million people, are Hispanic – The most Latino county in the nation was Los Angeles, with 4.7 million people
Growth of Hispanic, Asian Population Slows Unexpectedly, Census Reports
April 10, 2009
At a time when Latinos are interacting more than ever with police, courts and prisons, their confidence in the U.S. criminal justice system is closer to the low levels expressed by blacks than to the high levels expressed by whites, according to a pair of nationwide surveys by the Pew Research Center.
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.
March 23, 2009
Mexican Drug Cartel Violence Spills Over, Alarming U.S.
March 17, 2009
What seems like a simple question — How many Latinos are living in the United States? — has become surprisingly complex as the 2010 census approaches.
March 4, 2009
In down times, Hispanic market is booming – Nation’s largest minority commands attention of businesses, institutions – (great first line) – With more than 46 million people, Nuevo Hispania is the 27th-largest nation on Earth and the fourth largest in the Western Hemisphere. Its residents wield $1 trillion of buying power in the marketplace. Even as the rest of the economy contracts in the global recession, Nuevo Hispania remains a thriving, even booming, market that’s expected to grow by 48% in the next four years.
February 1, 2009
Juárez violence: U.S. assistance is considered, warring cartels may try for truce – The deadly street shootings, decapitations and other killings in Juárez are taking place at a higher pace than at the same time last year
January 28, 2009
Thieves are increasingly targeting Hispanic illegal immigrants who are reluctant to report robberies to the police for fear of deportation, US activists and law enforcement agencies say.
U.S.-Mexico border fence almost complete – just 69 miles to go
Henry Cisneros: First Hispanic U.S. President ‘Has Already Been Born’
January 23, 2009
¿Eres hispano o indígena? Estados Unidos comienza a ver distinción
January 21, 2009
Los hispanos, los negros y las personas de edad avanzada han sufrido de manera desproporcionada la crisis de vivienda en Estados Unidos, indica un análisis de la AP en base a información de la Oficina del Censo.
December 15, 2008
Activists working on solidifying Latino bloc – Focus on voting shifts to census
December 10, 2008
2008: A year to remember for Latinos
December 5, 2008
Border Patrol swells to more than 18,000
November 25, 2008
The high school student accused of stabbing an Ecuadorean immigrant to death pleaded not guilty to murder, hate crime and conspiracy charges in Riverhead yesterday.
November 21, 2008
The city of Los Angeles has tentatively agreed to pay nearly 13 million U.S. dollars to immigration protesters and bystanders injured by police officers during a melee last year, it was reported on Thursday.
6 Long Island Teens Charged With Hate Crimes and one with murder in the Nov. 8 killing of Marcelo Lucero
November 11, 2008
Mexico’s drug wars curtail holiday travel – Fearing that they won’t be safe visiting relatives south of the border, many are forsaking family traditions and staying in the U.S.
November 6, 2008
Hispanic Activists Cite an Uptick in Threats of Violence – (Andrea Bazán & Janet Murguía among others)
October 20, 2008
Roberto Lovato and Linda Chavez on politics two weeks before the election. – PBS’ Bill Moyers Journal – (a must watch video with 2 smart Latinos, imho)
July 29, 2008
U.S. officials: No grace period for land-border passport rule in 2009
July 27, 2008
In his new book “The Latino Threat Narrative,’ UC Irvine anthropology professor Leo Chavez says ” It is time to put the Latino Threat Narrative to rest. It is counterproductive and divisive… It is an inaccurate depiction of the everyday lives of Latino immigrants and Latinos in general”
July 14, 2008
Hopes on race relations are high, poll shows – (if Obama wins)
June 30, 2008
Births fueling Hispanic growth – NOT IMMIGRATION – (I have pointed this out before)
June 26, 2008
NEW VIDEO SHOWS LINK BETWEEN ANTI-IMMIGRANT GROUPS AND WHITE SUPREMACISTS – National Council of La Raza
June 12, 2008
Lawsuit Thrown Out Over Underrepresented Latino Jurors – San Diego
May 27, 2008
As Border Efforts Grow, Corruption Is on the Rise – Border Agents, Lured by the Other Side
May 19, 2008
Bush signs legislation for National Museum of the American Latino
May 15, 2008
U.S.-trained forces reportedly helping Mexican cartels
As drug violence intensifies, some Mexican police chiefs seek asylum in U.S.
May 14, 2008
Demand for Guatemalan Children Is So High, Baby Snatching Is Rampant
May 13, 2008
More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics
May 12, 2008
Mexicans conquer U.S. ‘meth’ trade – WHILE METHAMPHETAMINE LABS IN THE U.S. WERE BEING BUSTED, MEXICAN DRUG GANGS RAMPED UP THEIR OPERATIONS.
May 1, 2008
Nearly 25 Percent of Children Younger Than 5 Are Latino, Census Says
April 24, 2008
Poll Finds Deep Concern Among Hispanics – (for the environment)
April 16, 2008
Puerto Rico to get $1.28 bln in US stimulus funds
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, on April 4th, told a largely African-American audience in Compton that when Latino gangs are at war with black gangs over drugs and turf they are sometimes satisfied to kill any young black living in their rival’s territory in order to flex their criminal muscle.
April 15, 2008
Illegal immigrants pay billions in taxes
April 14, 2008
Are Illegal Immigrants Entitled to Organ Transplants in the U.S.?
An unusual blend of cultures: Mexican and black – Costa Chicans in Los Angeles – Immigrants from Costa Chica share an ancient ethnic heritage and culture that few outsiders know about.
More Cubans abandoning communist island in ’silent exodus’
US teen pregnancy rate near historic low – (not, however, for Latinas)
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).
Phoenix Mayor Asks FBI to Check Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Hispanics help reshape US Church
Immigrants boost economy — but how much? – A study could help state avoid more surprises, but politics preserve willful ignorance – Las Vegas
April 13, 2008
Remittances over phones may challenge border policies
April 12, 2008
Christina Silva Sues Miss California USA Pageant, Claiming Racism
Legal Immigrants, Until They Sought Citizenship – (why does the immigration process have to be so difficult?)
April 10, 2008
San Francisco Welcomes Illegal Immigrants With New Ad Campaign
Assault Over Immigration Poster Refuted – + video link – (this Texas middle school incident was picked up by many bloggers and other sites but I held back for some reason – now I am glad I did)
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
Democrats spending more on Spanish-language presidential ads
April 9, 2008
Realty tightens standards for its Hispanic customers
April 8, 2008
Border Patrol Works To Recruit Thousands of New Agents – want to hire 6,000 new agents by the end of the year
Junot Díaz wins Pulitzer Prize
National Hispanic University debate team notches another big prize
April 7, 2008
Study: California falls short on number of Latino, African-American doctors
Latino music biz shuns new artists
My opinion Maria Elena Salinas: New dropout numbers foreshadow grim future
For Lorena Ochoa, a Title, a Soak and a Serenade – a grandstand full of singers serenaded her in Spanish
Bringing salsa sound to Iraq – A group of Hispanic soldier-musicians have reunited their salsa band and are playing in Iraq. – The Latin Fire
Hispanic Unemployment Increases to 6.9%–153,000 More Hispanic Unemployed in March
April 2, 2008
Mexican director Inarritu takes on meth abuse
Los Angeles clinic offers care for Mayas – Clinica Romero reaches a community that has generally been reluctant to seek Western treatment.
Immigration Issues End a Pennsylvania Grower’s Season
Environmental Laws to Be Waived for Fence – Lawmaker Accuses Administration of Abusing Authority to Build Barrier at Mexican Border
March 31, 2008
Mexican drug cartels move into human smuggling – Immigrants as commodities
Will U.S. economic woes expose Latin America to new turmoil?
Immigration agents arrest 49 during raids of Dallas Latino night clubs
Socialist policies spur Venezuelans to leave -U.S., Europe take in South Americans who are fleeing Chavez government.
More Hispanics retiring to native homelands – Drawn by a lower cost of living, increasing numbers of Hispanic retirees are leaving the United States to return to Latin America — what sociologists call `the salmon phenomenon.’ – One in 10 Hispanics between 40 and 74 is seriously considering returning to their homeland
Migrant fair growing every year, organizers say – welcoming back migrant families to West Ottawa, Michigan
A Hispanic Hit at the Cineplex – “Under the Same Moon” earned $2.6 million last weekend making it the highest opening weekend ever for a Spanish-language film in the U.S.
March 28, 2008
Seeking peace among las tribus – In Mexico, violence against a youth subculture known as the emos spurs a campaign of conciliation.
304,000 Inmates Eligible for Deportation, Official Says
In North Virginia, a Latino Community Unravels
¡Ask a Mexican! hits the end? – Is Gustavo Arellano calling it quits or is it an April’s Fools joke?
Los Angeles Votes Against Anti Immigrant Legislation
Judge rules: Learn English or go to jail – The three will have to pass test in a year — or serve two years if they fail – Pennsylvania
March 26, 2008
Building Racism – Segregation and racism are used to pit black and Latino carpenters against each other at a low-income-housing site – San Francisco
Mario Solis-Marich: A Call for Democratic Unity to Latino Voters
Oklahoma immigration bill will cost state – according to a new study by the Oklahoma Bankers Association
March 25, 2008
Sadly, CDC study overlooked Hispanic women
March 24, 2008
National Guard presence along Mexican border to end this summer
3,000 illegal immigrants processed for deportation in Nashville – in the past year
Bob Unanue (CEO of Goya), a millionaire Latino, enters GOP U.S. Senate race – New Jersey
Latino homebuyers face uphill battle in effort to keep homes
Labor shortage grows desperate for area farmers; Relief sought in state measure, but say U.S. reform needed – Colorado
Hispanic graduates may rise by 136% in Utah by 2015
Gov. Richardson Defends His Endorsement Of
Provost-pilot has high hopes for National Hispanic University
March 21, 2008
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Endorsing Obama
March 20, 2008
Univision PAC Contributes To Prominent Foe of Unauthorized Immigration
Studios zooming in on Latino moviegoers
Hispanic families – Bad news from California – The vaunted Latino family is coming to resemble the black family – (in terms of the number of children born to single mothers)
March 18, 2008
U.S. tries to shut revolving door of illegal reentry
The University of Uncertainty – Virginia Children of Illegal Immigrants Lack In-State Status – (students – US Citizens – have to prove that parents are in this country legally – wtf!)
Bilingual teachers wanted – Boston schools recruiting in Puerto Rico
Governor signs bill cracking down on illegal immigration – Utah
March 17, 2008
Hispanic Council Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary – National Council of La Raza
McCain Must Appease both Hispanics and Conservatives on Immigration
March 13, 2008
Illegal immigrant program stretches U.S. marshals to the limit
Immigration Matters: Progressives Fight Back on Immigration – NAM
Study: McAllen area Hispanic children have fewer opportunities – Texas
March 11, 2008
Over 600 illegal immigrants arrested in Arizona in the last week
Survey: Problems in Latino health care
Health care for Hispanics is criticized- A study finds elderly patients are usually treated at inferior sites
The Growing Nightmare for Immigrants in Arizona
March 10, 2008
Pancho Villa assassin’s kin say U.S. government still owes reward
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”
Activists take over L.A. streets celebrating 1968 ‘blowouts’ – Thousands re-enact the East Los Angeles high school boycotts by marching from Lincoln H.S. to Hazard Park. – Los Angeles
March 9, 2008
Documentary about baby sitter’s trial sparks anger in Mexico – Film challenges case against immigrant sent to prison for stuffing paper towels down boy’s throat.
Taste for NAFTA sours – Ohio alone lost a net 50,000 jobs as a result of NAFTA, according to a 2006 analysis
Hispanic exodus is under way – Southwest Florida
Immigration crackdowns in Irving, Farmers Branch followed rise in Latino students – Texas
March 6, 2008
Mexican Worker Money Transfers Drop at a Record Pace
A year after raid, immigration cases drag on for many – New Bedford, Massachusetts
Border Counties Shortchanged in Immigrant Costs, Study Says
Puerto Rican Teachers Suspend Strike
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez: 50 percent Hispanic vote needed – (to become the next President)
4 key organizations that cater to Atlanta’s Hispanic community will have to search for new leaders this year.
Historic Grand Opening of the Raul Yzaguirre Building Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of NCLR’s 40th Anniversary
Hispanic Women Outvote Men in Texas
March 5, 2008
Univision deal ups Universal’s Latin-market clout
The Spanish spoken today by bilingual Hispanics in South Florida has become watered down through the generations
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)
Immigration: New bills, old borders
NPR: Geraldo Rivera Takes on Anti-Immigrant Fervor in ‘His Panic’ + His O’Reilly Factor ‘explosion’ on YouTube
Young Latino Voters on the Rise
Clinton squeaks past Obama on Hispanic vote, final week
February 28, 2008
Immigration Matters: Mexican Strawberry Pickers Seek African American Help – Louisiana
Not Ready to Pay for TV Time, a Mexican Beer Goes Online – Pacifico
A Los Angeles man with mental problems, who spent three months lost in Mexico after being deported despite being a U.S. citizen, sued homeland security and immigration officials on Wednesday.
Orlando-area immigrants’ construction jobs vanish
1,200 in El Paso hear George Lopez back Obama
February 27, 2008
In Puerto Rico, teachers march before Education Department as island petitions for order ending strike
Immigration Agency Accused of Illegal Searches – ICE is violating the constitutional rights of US workers by conducting illegal searches and seizures in workplace raids to find illegal immigrants
State’s economy needs more college-educated Latinos – California
Hispanic group calls for boycott of Houston Rodeo
New York City gives $21 million to black, Hispanic parks employees
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
February 26, 2008
U.S. naturalization applications surge – study
Hispanics strengthen Catholic Church – Study: Immigrants buoy attendance while other denominations decline.
Immigrants, crime premise is debunked – (local incarceration rates differ from federal)
February 25, 2008
Pew Hispanic Center Report: The Hispanic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primaries
New Tactics to Control Immigration Are Unveiled – (virtual fence, tech and high fines)
Puerto Rico’s Political Melodrama Plays On, With Its Governor in the Lead Role
No Longer in Race, Richardson Is a Man Pursued
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
February 21, 2008
Teachers strike begins in Puerto Rico with clashes between police and demonstrators
Money shortages doom service for Latino students – The Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement started in 1983 to close this week
Hispanics worry most about health care, study shows
Texas Latino voters younger than statewide average
‘Celia’ Celebrates 200th Show
Texas Latino community plays hard to get
February 20, 2008
Latino officers are now LAPD’s majority
Dolores Huerta Chooses Clinton Over Obama
Higher Education Gap May Slow Economic Mobility
Georgia Hispanic Chamber CEO Sara González dies
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.
February 19, 2008
Child obesity seen as fueled by Spanish language tv ads
Latino helps others build union power
RIP Catalina Garcia – a Northern Illinois University student from Cicero, Illinois
A Latin twist: More Hispanic kids join Scouts, keep their culture, too – Orlando
Feared Sweeps for Illegal Workers Found Just One – Suffolk County
Fidel Castro resigns as Cuban president after nearly half-century in power
February 18, 2008
In Mexico, old U.S. cars find new homes
Baseball falters in Puerto Rico – Interest in the sport is steadily declining in the birthplace of Clemente and many others who became major league stars.
Student’s deportation roils New Mexico town
Traditional music of Mexico casts spell on new generation
George Lopez: Quitting Stand-Up Comedy at 55
Police Investigating Theft Of $100,000 From Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce – San Diego -(Is organization is insolvent and beset by management problems?)
LULAC tries to stay relevant after 79 years
Celia Cruz’s story found in translation – Show hits big with Spanish language niche
February 14, 2008
Feds admit jailing citizens as illegal immigrants
University of California-Berkeley study shows strong support for cross-border health insurance between the U.S. and Mexico
National program aims to find more Spanish-speaking foster parents
Raúl Salinas, poet, teacher and activist, dies – Austin resident and bookstore owner gave voice to Chicano struggle.
Oklahoma’s crackdown on illegal immigration draws Texas lawmakers’ interest
A Chicago parents group says forcing students who are still learning English to take the same state achievement test as native English-speakers is unfair.
February 13, 2008
Two unnoticed Latinos vie for best documentary short Oscar
Wooing Hispanics, With Spanish – Clinton y Obama
Clinton, Obama speak to Texas Latinos with radio, TV ads in Spanish – Spanish pitches from Clinton, Obama don’t mention immigration
February 12, 2008
Poultry series exposes a new, silent subclass – Neglect of workers has ugly precedent in Carolinas history
Latino T workers want greater say – Boston
Arizona Seeing Signs of Flight by Immigrants
Young Latinos for Obama or Nada
Illegal workers targeted in Rhode Island
U.S. Latino Population Projected To Soar – Forecast Predicts Tripling by 2050
February 11, 2008
Homies: Portraying “a real barrio” – The inch-tall dolls are loved as collectibles and loathed as stereotypes.
Undocumented students share their stories – watch the video about the book “Documented Dreams”
Where have the immigrants gone? – Oklahoma law targeting illegal workers had some unforeseen results
After Obama sweep, Hillary Clinton replaces loyal campaign manager – Latina Patti Solis Doyle
February 7, 2008
Clinton, Obama to compete for Texas Hispanic vote
The Latino vote is pro-Clinton, not anti-Obama – It’s not racism that’s been making the difference, it’s a 16-year head start.
Federal judges split on local crackdowns on illegal immigration – Pennsylvania vs Missouri decisions??
February 6, 2008
Rich illegal immigrants in U.S. hide in shadows – up to 20,000 illegal immigrants earning upward of $100,000 a year as entrepreneurs
New guest-worker rules intended to ease farm industry worries
State Reps Offer a Slew of Bills To Combat Illegal Immigration – Florida
NPR: Clinton Overwhelmingly Wins Latino Vote
Hispanics Boost Clinton in California
February 5, 2008
Federal judge upholds Missouri town’s ordinance punishing businesses that hire illegal immigrants – Valley Park
Two million protest against Colombian rebels: officials
A Great Debate Over the Price Of a Pair of Honduran Socks
Issues Start Rush to Citizenship by Hispanics
Never friendly when U.S. plays Mexico – Mexico vs US – soccer in Houston tomorrow
Do Americans care about Latin America? Not really – (at least according to a new Zogby International poll and Oppenheimer)
February 4, 2008
Puerto Rico Home of Deadly Syndrome – world’s highest incidence of a fatal type of albinism
Puerto Rico school crisis could hit Central Florida
Did someone use America’s Most Wanted tip line to get rid of undocumented immigrants in Columbus, Ohio???
Illegal immigrants come to Texas from inside the U.S. as other states pass tough laws
February 1, 2008
Dems battling for Latino voters in state – California
January 31, 2008
Remittances to Mexico drop as U.S. economy slows, enforcement increases
A ’sanctuary’ for immigrants in Mexico – The mayor of Ecatepec, a Mexico City suburb has declared the city to be migrant friendly and has ordered police and city officials not to cooperate with Mexican immigration authorities.
Apartments going empty as hiring law hits migrants – Arizona
On Virginia House Panel, a Stampede Against Illegal Immigration
‘Unknown’ Obama struggling to woo California Hispanics
Oklahoma business leaders have a word of advice for Kansas lawmakers rushing to impose harsh new anti-immigrant penalties and mandates on businesses: Don’t go there.
January 30, 2008
Group Links Gang Activity in Virginia to Illegal Immigrants – (the biased think tank, The Center for Immigration Studies, is at is again)
U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite calls Puerto Ricans ‘foreign,’ shouldn’t get rebate
Immigrants hit hard by US slowdown, subprime crisis
More States Refusing Illegal Migrants IDs
More States Refusing Illegal Migrants IDs
Why Clinton can count on Latinos – More than a decade of name recognition and ties to prominent Latino politicians give her an edge over Obama.
Mayor Tom Leppert invites Mexico’s leaders to Dallas
Cuban-American titans face to face – Race for the 21st congressional district in Florida pits incumbent Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, 53, against former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, 58, two guys who neither like nor respect each other.
The Teflon Nativists: FAIR Marked By Ties To White Supremacy
January 29, 2008
ICE to illegal immigrants: ‘We are coming after you’ – Los Angeles (tough headline – tough message)
Texas lawmaker chides Bush for ignoring Latino needs
Eat your Cheerios, Hispanics told – ‘Nutrition guide’ says name brands are the way to healthy eating
Latinos courted as wild card among shifting evangelical voters – For Democratic, GOP candidates, California pastor is vital link to nearly 18,000 congregations – Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
How would bill on immigration add up for Hoosiers?
January 28, 2008
THINKING AHEAD ABOUT OUR IMMIGRANT FUTURE: New Trends and Mutual Benefits in Our Aging Society
Report: Black, Hispanic children making gains – in health, safety and income
The State of Latinos in the Union – (awesome one page resource)
Texas Sen. Leticia Van de Putte to give Democrats’ Spanish State of the Union response
Florida Hispanics diverse in origin, culture, politics
Presidential Candidates Make Limited Use of the Web to Target Hispanic Voters
January 24, 2008
Clinton’s Hispanic edge – Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez is a strong supporter of Barack Obama, his home-state senator, but there’s one aspect of Obama’s campaign that he finds maddening: Obama’s Latino outreach efforts.
Builders’ Hispanic workers leaving – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mexico could be a factor – Mexico President Felipe Calderon US visit and immigration’s part in election
GOP candidates talk tough on learning English, but also advertise in Spanish – Are hopefuls trying to have it both ways? They say it’s not a contradiction.
January 23, 2008
Farmers Branch bans illegal immigrants from renting houses – Houses added to ban for illegal migrants; foes say courts will step in again
Rise of Chávez Sends Venezuelans to Florida
Crying Out For Help – Suicide Attempts Reveal Strains on Young Latinas
Candidates pay little attention to Florida Hispanics
Oregon employers launch immigrant-rights coalition
Telecinco in U.S. Spanish-speaking TV venture CaribeVision for $32 million
January 22, 2008
A Deadly Turf War Over Cuban Illegals
Round Two: Farmers Branch Vs. Illegal Immigrants
Youthful wave of Latino activists tackling both past, present issues
2.8 million reasons to run hard – To capture Latino votes in California, presidential candidates have to go beyond photo opportunities.
Minority Students Become the Majority – Maryland may be majority white, but its public schools no longer are.
Battle of the titans: Martinez vs. Diaz-Balart – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez will run against one of South Florida’s most powerful Cuban-American Republicans. – Sourthern Flordia
Rising health care costs put focus on illegal immigrants
LATV NETWORKS ACQUIRES AMERICAN LATINO TV, WIDELY BROADENING SCOPE OF ITS PROGRAMMING, DISTRIBUTION AND ADVERTISING OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
January 17, 2008
Judge orders city to give up land for fence study – Eagle Pass, Texas
Alex Rivera brings Sci-Fi movie about immigration to Sundance – Sleep Dealer
Nuevo Mundo: Getting Visible – We all should value our voting privileges like this Mexican immigrant family.
New York Spanish, a New Dialect, Rises
A Republican state senator from Fairfax County has introduced a proposal that would allow a boss to fire employees who don’t speak English in the workplace, which would make them ineligible for unemployment benefits. – Virginia
January 16, 2008
Mexican Sprinter Ana Guevara Retires from Track
Feds sue border landowners over fence
Luis Jiménez is back and kicking – King of Latin airwave disses ‘Vacilón’ ex-colleagues and says he has no rivals in N.Y. morning radio
Adman to Pitch Immigrants’ Story – Lionel Sosa
Racial slurs, vandalism drive Hispanic family from Benbrook home – Fort Worth, Texas
Bursting at seams, consulate seeks a bigger, friendlier home – Mexican official complains of prejudice by building’s owner – Las Vegas
January 15, 2008
U.S. to Speed Deportation of Criminals in Jail
Five myths about the recent anti-immigration talk in America
Study: Minorities’ ’dream’ foreclosed – The subprime-mortgage crisis will cost black and Hispanic homeowners up to $256 billion – the worst financial hit for minorities in modern U.S. history, a new study finds.
McClatchy, ImpreMedia eye Hispanic ad market
January 14, 2008
Cumbia: why the world is catching on – The infectious music of Colombia is spreading across the globe.
No need for rush job on immigration – (the Indianapolis Star takes a rational approach: “Legislature needs to take time to study how a proposal targeting illegal immigrants would affect businesses and the economy.” and gets burned in the comments)
Program to Prosecute Illegal Immigrants to Expand in Arizona
Arizona ground zero for immigration
California and national nursing shortages could be addressed by hiring from Mexico, but English proficiency is one of many hurdles potential applicants face
Out of race for president, what next for Richardson?
A Texas Divided Will Be Broken In Two – South Texas Residents Are Struggling, Together, Like Never Before, to Stop the Border Wall and Militarization Being Imposed from Up North
