Politics + Press Releases Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 19, 2009
More Than 60,000 Americans in 45 States Organize for Immigration Reform
November 13, 2009
Hispanic Organizations Unite To Address Major Problems with Health Care Legislation – Ten national Hispanic groups sent a joint letter to Congress about the devastating impact of the health care legislation on Hispanic small businesses, seniors and families.
November 12, 2009
Hispanic Organizations Unite To Address Major Problems with Health Care Legislation in Congress
AILA WELCOMES SEN. MENENDEZ (D-NJ) INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY FAMILIES ACT
November 11, 2009
Military Families Act Honors America’s Immigrant Soldiers and Families
November 10, 2009
LANDMARK HOUSE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL IS GOOD FOR LATINOS, SENATE NEEDS TO COMPLETE THE TASK AND BUILD ON THE HOUSE EFFORT, SAYS NCLR
November 9, 2009
National Alliance for Hispanic Health commends passage of health care bill
November 6, 2009
A Victory in the Senate with the Halt of the Vitter Amendment – LULAC
November 4, 2009
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on this week’s immigration enforcement and workers’ rights report
October 28, 2009
Latino Leaders Launch National Campaign for Healthcare Reform – New website unveiled today will educate and mobilize community on healthcare reform.
Statement by Sarah Stephens, Center for Democracy in the Americas, UN Vote on Cuba embargo – After UN Embargo Vote, Obama Should Push Further, Faster on Cuba Policy Reforms
October 27, 2009
Passage of Hate Crimes Bill Signals a New Day for Justice, Says NCLR
October 17, 2009
Miami-Beach Florida’s Mayor Matti Herrera Bower’s 19 Day Countdown to Mayoral Re-Election – city’s first female and Cuban-American Mayor
October 14, 2009
HEALTH CARE BILL OVERCOMES EXTREMIST POLITICS, BUT STILL NEEDS IMPROVEMENT, SAYS NCLR
ACLU Comprehensive Immigration Reform Must Protect Privacy And Civil Liberties
5 Former Census Directors Warn that Vitter Amendment would Severely Damage 2010 Census, Cost Billions – would add a new question on citizenship and immigration status to the 2010 census.
SEIU Members Join Thousands at U.S. Capitol to Renew Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – Joined by legislators, thousands of workers, families and clergy call for an end to divisive, costly immigration policies that separate families, harm all workers
October 13, 2009
Thousands To Participate in Vigil With Members of Congress For Immigration Reform on Oct 12-13 in Washington DC
October 9, 2009
Latinas Feeling Uncertain About Healthcare Debate
LATINA VOTER INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA USAGE: Groundbreaking Poll Shows Internet & New Media Usage Vital for Engaging Latinas
NCLR Supports Legislation to Strengthen Dual-Language Education for Low-Income Students
NCLR Applauds the Inclusion of Faith Leaders at a A Senate Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
LULAC Opposes Vitter-Bennett Amendment: Call Your Senator Today!
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Featured on Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
October 7, 2009
NCLR Applauds Confirmation of Tom Perez as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division
LULAC Applauds Senate Confirmation of Tom Perez as Head of Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Venezuelan Ambassador to Travel to California For First Time Since Resuming Post
October 5, 2009
NCLR Commends Congressional Hispanic Caucus for Calling for an End to 287(g) Agreements
National Groups to Mobilize People of Color for Final Health Care Push
October 2, 2009
No Child Left Behind Regulations do not Go Far Enough to Improve Education For Latino Students, Says NCLR
September 24, 2009
CAUSA: Students Around the Nation Call for Passage of DREAM Act
September 22, 2009
National Council of La Raza President and CEO to Testify at Congressional Hearing on the State of Minorities in the Recession
National Council of La Raza Applauds Representative Gutierrez for Advancing Comprehensive Immigration Reform
National Council of La Raza Supports National Back to School DREAM Act Day of Action
September 21, 2009
Thousands of Young People from California to New York Stage Events to Raise Awareness of DREAM Act
September 17, 2009
Shakira to Perform at the 2009 NCLR ALMA Awards and First Lady Michelle Obama to Deliver a Special Video Message
September 15, 2009
New York City Latino Voter Forums Reveal Poor Quality Candidate Outreach
September 14, 2009
National Hispanic Medical Association Supports Universal Health Coverage
September 10, 2009
CAUSA: South Carolina Congressman brings disgrace on Republicans during President’s Healthcare Speech
August 27, 2009
National Council of La Raza Mourns the Loss of Senator Kennedy
Over 500 Organizations Demand White House End Flawed State And Local Immigration Enforcement Program – Federal 287(g) Program Results In Illegal Profiling And Threatens Public Safety, Say Groups
August 25, 2009
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project Celebrates 35 Years of National Service and Gears Up for New Election Cycles – SVREP has registered 2.5 million Latino voters since it opened its doors in 1974!
‘Politics Online: Tu Hablas Español?’ ElectionMall.com Provides Tools for Campaigns to Engage the Hispanic Population
August 21, 2009
Stay on Track When it Comes to Health Care Reform, Says NCLR
August 13, 2009
Latino and Asian Clout in the Voting Booth Newly Released Census Data Underscores Growing Power of Ethnic and Minority Voters
August 12, 2009
Reality Check: Immigrants and Health Care
August 11, 2009
HISPANIC FARMERS TO ADMINISTRATION: STOP DISCRIMINATION NOW Anger and Frustration for Hispanic Farmers – Former Congressman de la Garza Asks President Obama to Intervene
August 10, 2009
NCLR Praises Confirmation of Maria Otero, Under Secretary of Global Affairs, Department of State
August 6, 2009
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus applauds the United States Senate for confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as Associate Justice on the nation’s Supreme Court.
August 4, 2009
NCLR Applauds Introduction of Legislation on Immigration Detention Standards
August 3, 2009
Hispanic Alliance Urges Congress to Work Through Recess on Health
July 31, 2009
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Announces New General Counsel – Alicia Villarreal of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP To Provide Pro Bono Legal Services
July 27, 2009
Maria Conchita Alonso Narrates New Documentary About Latin American Dictators And Immigration
July 20, 2009
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Successfully Hosts 3rd Annual Future Leaders Conference
July 14, 2009
National Council of La Raza Urges Administration and Congress to Get Serious about Comprehensive Immigration Reform
National Council of La Raza Board of Directors Unanimously Endorses Judge Sotomayor for the Supreme Court
July 13, 2009
PBS and impreMedia to Live Stream Spanish Language Version of Sotomayor Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
PBS e impreMedia presentan en vivo la versión en español de las audiencias de confirmación de Sonia Sotomayor a la Corte Suprema
July 9, 2009
Leahy, Sessions Announce Witness List For Sotomayor Hearing – scheduled to begin on July 13 at 10:00 a.m
Obama Administration Mandates Bush Administration E-Verify Rule For Federal Contractors
June 29, 2009
Consumer Empowerment Must Include National Financial Counseling Program, Says NCLR
Hispanic Business Groups Nationwide Endorse Sotomayor – USHCC garners support from 67 local Hispanic chambers of commerce; urge U.S. Senate confirmation.
ya es hora Campaign Calls for Complete Count of Latinos and Immigrants in the 2010 Census
National Puerto Rican Coalition Frames Its Upcoming Public Policy Agenda
June 28, 2009
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Applauds President Obama’s Commitment to Fixing America’s Immigration Laws
June 26, 2009
SUMMARY: FCC Petition for Inquiry on Hate Speech in Media – Filed January 28, 2009 by Georgetown Law’s Institute for Public Representation on behalf of the National Hispanic Media Coalition
Tomorrow, June 26th, before Members of Congress depart for the 4th of July recess, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus will gather to discuss the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
CHC Prepares for Next Steps on Immigration Reform
President Obama Leads Immigration Reform Debate – Executive Branch to Shepherd Legislative Process
CAUSA: Historic White House Meeting on Immigration a Complete Success – Roadmap to Immigration Reform makes a strong and positive beginning
June 24, 2009
SENATORS URGE SETTLEMENT IN USDA DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT BY HISPANIC FARMERS – Senators applaud settlement of similar suit by black farmers, say it is time to settle with Hispanic farmers
June 19, 2009
Dream Act Advocates Hold Graduation Ceremony on Capitol Hill
Full Text: Remarks by the President at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
June 17, 2009
President Barack Obama to Address 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
June 16, 2009
JEFSA Introduction Applauded by The Latino Coalition
New Book on Sonia Sotomayor by Margarita Amador
June 15, 2009
National Hispanic Medical Association to Focus Health Reform on Health Disparities and Comparative Effectiveness Research
June 4, 2009
NHCLC Calls for Complete Count of Latinos and Immigrants in the 2010 Census
June 3, 2009
National Council of La Raza President Calls on Republican Leaders to Denounce Extremist Rhetoric Surrounding Sotomayor Nomination
Latino Elected Officials to Meet As Community Shifts Focus From Ballot Box to Public Policy – The NALEO 26th Annual Conference will take place in Los Angeles, California from June 25-27, 2009.
June 2, 2009
Eight Hispanic University Students Chosen for Selective Leadership Program in Washington, DC
June 1, 2009
National Launch of the Reform Immigration for America Campaign
May 20, 2009
Minnesota Rejects Real ID Act Of 2005 – 23 States Push Back Against Unfunded Mandate To Create National ID
CHC, CAPAC and Progressive Caucus Discuss Immigration Reform with Community Leaders
May 14, 2009
Hispanic National Bar Association Issues List of Hispanic American Jurists and Statement Concerning a Hispanic Appointment to the United States Supreme Court
May 7, 2009
21-City “Family Unity” Tour to Conclude First Leg in Chicago – Mother’s Day Event to Highlight Impact of Immigration Crisis on U.S. Families
April 1, 2009
House Hearing Will Examine Illegal Profiling and Police Misconduct By Local Law Enforcement Acting As Federal Immigration Agents – U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Should Suspend Agreements With Local And State Law Enforcement, Says ACLU
March 20, 2009
Salvadoran President-Elect Pledges to Work With U.S. on Immigration
March 19, 2009
National Council of La Raza Lauds Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Obama’s Commitment to Immigration Reform
March 18, 2009
Obama recibe a la bancada latina del Congreso (CHC) – Discusión se centra en la reforma migratoria y los pasos a tomarse para abordar el tema este año
National Council of La Raza Expresses Profound Disappointment With Saenz Decision
March 17, 2009
CHCI Unveils New Web Site/Communication Center to Better Serve Latino Youth
March 11, 2009
National Council of La Raza to Testify Before Congress on Latinos and Predatory Lending
March 9, 2009
Farmworkers Ask Gov. Charlie Crist to Take a Stand Against Slavery – HispanicBusiness.com
December 31, 2008
Hispanic Mayor George Pabey Implements Bold Revitalization Initiative in East Chicago – Keys to Aggressive Leader’s Plans are Economic Development, Safe Neighborhoods and Schools
December 23, 2008
Border Fence Project Surpasses 500-Mile Mark Pedestrian, Vehicle Fence Installed Along the Border in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas + Fact Sheet
December 22, 2008
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Swearing-In Ceremony to Honor Hispanic American Members of the 111th Congress
LATINO LEADERS TO URGE CONGRESS: HEALTHCARE INEQUITIES UNDERMINING LATINOS MUST BE ADDRESSED IN 2009
December 20, 2008
COURT DENIES TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY’S EFFORTS TO STALL STUDENTS’ RIGHTS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
December 2, 2008
National Council of La Raza Hails Appointment of Cecilia Muñoz to White House Staff
LULAC Congratulates President-Elect Barack Obama On The Appointment Of Cecilia Muñoz For White House Director Of Intergovernmental Affairs | LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens
November 25, 2008
New Post-Election Survey Provides In-Depth Analysis of Latino Vote – NALEO
November 17, 2008
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Honor Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz at The National League of Cities’ (NLC) Meeting In Orlando
November 12, 2008
Fortuno Taps McClintock for Secretary of State of Puerto Rico
November 11, 2008
Obama campaign parallels Hispanic political novel written in 2006
National Council of La Raza Ready to Work With New Administration
Latino Vote a New Force in Shaping the Election 2008 Political Map
November 7, 2008
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) Congratulates Governor-elect Luis Fortuño
November 6, 2008
Remarks on Presidential Election 2008
November 5, 2008
Latino Voters Turning Out Strong in Spite of Facing Challenges With the Registration Process
Unprecedented Latino Voter Turnout Plays Critical Role in Early Outcome of the Presidential Election – MarketWatch
Freddy Balsera: ‘How Obama Closed the Deal With Hispanics’
November 3, 2008
Seiu Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina And LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes Encourage Youth Vote
Presidential Candidates Fail to Focus on Hispanic Media – Two thirds of Hispanic newspapers surveyed remain objective; 34% making endorsements, 32% back Obama and 2% support McCain
October 29, 2008
Winning the Latino Vote — McCain’s Blunder, Obama’s Advantage
The Obama-Biden campaign released the following Spanish language advertisements yesterday
October 28, 2008
LATINO LEADERS REGISTER 126,277 LATINO VOTERS The Movimiento 10-12 Campaign targets young and newly naturalized voters in fourteen (14) states across America.
October 27, 2008
America Ferrera, Tony Plana & Ana Ortiz Speak Out Against Proposition 8
AFL-CIO Launches Campaign to Help Protect U.S. Hispanics Against Voting Rights Abuses
Federal Court Of Appeals To Hear Arguments On Hazleton Anti-Immigrant Law Thursday
October 26, 2008
Congressman Silvestre Reyes and South Florida Democrats Discuss Veterans’ Issues on Monday, October 27, 2008
October 23, 2008
Agenda Latina 2008 Washington to Air on Azteca America Sunday, October 26 at 4 PM EDT/ 3 PM CDT/ 1 PM PDT
October 20, 2008
TELEPHONIC SYMPOSIUM: IMMIGRATION AND THE LATINO VOTE
October 16, 2008
GACLA Hosts 5th Annual Latino-America Identity Reaffirmation Day
October 15, 2008
The Latino Commission on AIDS Call on Presidential Candidates to Honor National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Disavows McCain-Palin Press Release
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Seeks Applicants for 2009 Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships
Grain Foods Foundation Presents New Research to Congressional Hispanic Caucus
October 7, 2008
New Survey Shows Significant Numbers of Latino Voters Still Persuadable in Battleground States
October 2, 2008
Hispanic Alliance Chides Congressional Failure to Enact Economic Rescue
September 30, 2008
Rainbow Push Coalition And LULAC Urge Congress To Act Now On America’s Economic Crisis | LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens
September 26, 2008
National Council of La Raza Launches Online Multimedia Campaign For Latino Voter Mobilization
ImpreMedia and MySpace Join Forces to Present Live Web Streaming of Presidential Debates for Hispanic Audiences – ImpreMedia to Offer Spanish Translation of the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates, Live In Streaming Video, On MyDebates.org and Across its Online Hispanic Network
September 25, 2008
Ya Es Hora Campaign Launches Latest Phase of Historic Latino Voter Mobilization Efforts; Distributes Nearly 1 Million Voter Registration Cards – Multi-Phase Campaign Transitions This Week from Citizenship Drive to Engaging New Citizens to Register and Vote
September 22, 2008
Media Alert: State of Latinos Briefing With Response From Obama and McCain Surrogates
September 21, 2008
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Ramona Martinez Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16, 2008
Fox Sports en Espanol Supports the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
RNC Launches Spanish-Language Radio Ad in Nevada: “Commitment v. Rhetoric”
September 15, 2008
University of Denver and Fundacion Azteca America Release Report Calling for a Presidential Commission on Latino Issues
Top New York Latino Officials announce support for Obama
RNC Statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 12, 2008
V-me First TV Network to Announce Live Spanish Simulcast of 9/26 Presidential Debate
CHCI 31st Annual Awards Gala Program Update – Letter from McCain regarding missing the event
September 9, 2008
With campaign rhetoric unchanged, it’s time to change how White House contenders run for office
As known anti-immigrant “hate group” lobbies Congress this week… SEIU Denounces Anti-Immigrant Hate Speech Joins Prominent Immigrant Rights Groups to Advocate for Smart, Pragmatic Reform
National Hispanic Professional Organization: Hispanics Split on Presidential Preference but Not on Issues – It’s Still the Economy
September 8, 2008
Presidential Candidates McCain and Obama Headline CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events
NDN, SERGIO BENDIXEN TO RELEASE NEW POLL TOMORROW, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, ON IMMIGRATION; BENDIXEN, NDN PRESIDENT SIMON ROSENBERG, NDN VP FOR HISPANIC PROGRAMS ANDRES RAMIREZ AVAILABLE FOLLOWING CHCI PANEL ON LATINO ELECTORATE
Votara Usted? The Power of Latino Communities in the 2008 Presidential Election
September 5, 2008
National Council of La Raza President and CEO to Participate in the 2008 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference
MUN2 Drives Young Latinos to Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election
Destination Casa Blanca 2008 Show Is on the Road Again, This Time in Minneapolis-Saint Paul at the Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by the Honorable Rosario Marin
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez
September 4, 2008
Destination Casa Blanca 2008 Show Is on the Road Again, This Time in Minneapolis-Saint Paul at the Republican National Convention
September 3, 2008
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Tommy Espinoza
August 28, 2008
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Xavier Becerra, U.S. House of Representatives, California
Sen. John McCain to Address CHCI Awards Gala
August 26, 2008
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Joe Baca, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California – MarketWatch
THE 2008 CONVENTION: Remarks by Miguel del Valle, August 25, 2008
August 24, 2008
Rosario Dawson, Actress & Activist to speak at the Democratic National Convention Women’s Caucus Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:45 am – 12:00 pm MT
August 23, 2008
RNC Launches New Radio Ad: ‘Commitment v. Rhetoric’ – (with audio)
National Latino Leaders to Stand Together in Denver to Honor Marriage and Family
August 22, 2008
Hispanic & Latino Events at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) – Denver 2008
August 19, 2008
Univision Responds to Crucial Hispanic Electorate and Delivers Most Extensive Multiplatform Election Coverage Ever
August 18, 2008
New and Provocative Book — Available Now in Spanish — Reveals the Faith of Barack Obama
August 14, 2008
2008 NCLR Líderes Congreso to Highlight Latino Youth Vote and Civic Engagement
Mayor Diaz Voices His Concerns about Situation in Venezuela
August 11, 2008
Gov. Mike Easley has appointed Yasmin Wurts Metivier of Apex to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. – North Carolina
August 5, 2008
Fundacion Azteca America Launches Voter Registration Awareness and Fundraising Campaign with Voto Latino
President Calderon Lifts Regulation Requiring AIDS Drug Companies to Have Manufacturing Plants in Mexico in Order to Sell Generic Meds
August 1, 2008
Democracia USA Launches 2008 Central Florida Hispanic Voter Project
July 30, 2008
Esperanza Urges Congress to Pass Historic Tobacco Legislation
Pennsylvania’s Governors Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs Commends Secretary of State
Maryland Public Service Commission Encouraged to Adopt Procurement Standards Commensurate with State’s Diversity
Justice Inspector General Report Finds Immigration Judges Were Illegally Hired
Comcast Expands Spanish-Language Coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
July 29, 2008
U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the National Press Club
July 28, 2008
New Report from the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute : Latino Voting Statistics 2008
July 23, 2008
US aid to Cuba unfrozen, State Dep. pledges reform
July 16, 2008
U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Announces Mayors ‘08 Action Forums in Five American Cities
July 15, 2008
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Holds Hemispheric Leadership Conference at the Organization of American States (OAS)
Audio of Conference Call Remarks: Cong. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Eliseo Medina Respond to John McCain’s Speech at NCLR
Election Fever Hits the American Latino TV Awards; Nation’s Only People’s Choice Awards for U.S. Hispanics Begins Airing This Weekend
July 13, 2008
National Council of La Raza Challenges McCain and Obama to Rein in Party Rhetoric on Immmigration
June 30, 2008
McCain 2008 Announces Florida Hispanic Coalition Leadership
June 29, 2008
Obama, McCain and Clinton to Speak at LULAC Convention
June 26, 2008
Remarks by the President at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEGISLATE ACTION AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
June 24, 2008
Univision and ‘Ya es Hora’ National Partners Join Mayors from Top Hispanic Cities on Voter Registration and Mobilization
DNC: McCain Holds Town Hall Meeting… In Private
In Convention First, 2008 Democratic National Convention to Be Simulcast in Spanish
June 23, 2008
NCLR PRESIDENT TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS ON HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY
June 19, 2008
Machinist Survey Highlights Latino Voter Priorities
June 18, 2008
Latino voters favor Obama over McCain, according to University of Washington pollsters
June 17, 2008
Winning Latino Votes in the General Election – (commentary in the form of a press release)
June 11, 2008
DHS: Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Department of Commerce Secretary Gutierrez at the State of Immigration Address
June 10, 2008
Obama Speaks About Latin America on V-me
June 9, 2008
Latino Voter Surge Propels Working Family Candidates – SOL’s Get-Out-The Vote Campaign Part of State Wide Push on Behalf of Candidates That Address Issues That Matter to Working Families
2008 LULAC National Convention Hosted at Nation’s Capital With Participation From the Presidential Candidates
ACLU to Testify Before House Judiciary Subcommittee on Electronic Employment Verification
May 28, 2008
LATINO JOURNAL ENDORSES KEVIN JOHNSON FOR MAYOR – Sacramento
May 27, 2008
The Latino Journal Moves Its Elite Publication Into The Internet
May 22, 2008
Voto Latino to Host Live Blog as Prelude to ‘The State of Latinos: 2008 Colorado Town Hall Meeting’ Sponsored by Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca America and Azteca America Colorado
May 20, 2008
National Council of La Raza President Calls For Smart, Humane, and Effective Enforcement of Immigration and Labor Laws
May 19, 2008
National Council of La Raza To Testify at Congressional Hearing On Immigration Raids’ Impact on Children and Families
May 12, 2008
Esperanza Announces Support of H.R. 1108, Encourages Congress to Pass FDA Regulation of Tobacco
May 6, 2008
McCain’s Border Dance Continues, Says Democratic National Committee
SEIU Warns of the Disastrous Impact on All Working People and Renews the Call for Smart, Pragmatic Reform
Pelosi Statement on Cinco de Mayo
April 30, 2008
Angelo Falcon Selected for Census Bureau’s Hispanic Advisory Committee
April 27, 2008
Civil Rights, Immigration Policy And Workers’ Rights Groups Present New Evidence On Devastating Impact Of “No Match” Rule
April 24, 2008
Hundreds of Floridians to Demonstrate at the DNC to Fight for Their Right to have Their Votes Counted | LULAC
LULAC Supports the STRIVE Act Which is a Realistic and Fair Immigration Reform and a Moratorium on Raids Around the Country
April 22, 2008
RNHA Chairman Speaks at Harvard and Will Appear on CNN en Español
April 21, 2008
Hispanic Women Democrats Say It’s About Leadership, Not Race or Gender
Senate Ratifies Resolutions that Venerate America’s Latino Legacy
Congressman Solomon Ortiz to Speak About the Merida Initiative on Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
April 15, 2008
HITN, the First National Spanish-Language Public Television Network in the U.S., Launched Nationwide Television Show — Destination Casa Blanca 2008: The Latino Voice in the Presidential Election
April 14, 2008
National Council of La Raza To Testify Before Congress on the Importance of Financial Education and Wealth-Building in the Latino Community
April 7, 2008
LULAC and the Sierra Club Condemn Bush Administration’s Border Wall Waiver
April 2, 2008
Immigrants’ Rights Advocates And ACLU File Lawsuit To End Illegal Delays In Processing Citizenship Applications
April 1, 2008
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 28, 2008
Obama Campaign Announces National Chair Of Latino and Hispanic Fundraising – Francisco “Frank” Sánchez
March 6, 2008
SENATOR MENENDEZ CHALLENGES SEN. McCAIN TO REJECT NEW REPUBLICAN PACKAGE OF IMMIGRATION BILLS
March 5, 2008
National Hispanic Evangelical Leader, Rev. Wilfredo DeJesus, Meets with Obama, Hispanics Embracing ‘Change’ Message
Conexión Consorte: Reaching Hispanic Voters Online
February 28, 2008
National Council of La Raza and Democracia U.S.A. Launch a New Partnership to Increase Latino Voter Participation
February 25, 2008
National Council of La Raza President and CEO Janet Murguía to Testify Before Congress on Latinos and the Subprime Lending Crisis
February 20, 2008
Latino Coalition Schedules Press Briefing on the Texas Latino Vote and Potential Impact on Texas Primary
February 19, 2008
Tickets on Sale for the PODER Benefit Concert – A private concert and reception featuring Grammy Award winner Juan Luis Guerra
February 18, 2008
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Honor Congress Members Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Nydia Velazquez with 2008 Legislative Awards
February 14, 2008
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo-Vila Endorses Senator Barack Obama for President
February 12, 2008
Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Give Keynote Address at 2008 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Awards Dinner
February 7, 2008
Senator Ken Salazar Promotes Unity on ‘Issues: Caras Y Voces,’ Broadcast on Azteca America And Proyecto 40
January 28, 2008
Presidential Candidates Make Limited Use of the Web to Target Hispanic Voters
January 23, 2008
V-me Announces Extensive Election Coverage, PARTICIPA 2008
National Council of La Raza Expresses Concern Regarding The Implementation of The Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007
Mexican American Political Association Endorses Kucinich for President, Candidate’s Wife Joins Leaders for News Conference in Los Angeles Today
January 22, 2008
Puerto Rican Leaders Roberto Prats Palerm and Ramon Luis Lugo Endorse Clinton for President
January 17, 2008
DNC Elects Hispanic Members to 2008 Democratic National Convention Standing Committees
In Testimony before House Judiciary Subcommittee, SEIU Calls on Congress to Step In, Appropriate Funds, and Hold USCIS and FBI Accountable – SEIU Lays Out Measures to Reduce Naturalization Backlog and Help New Citizens Vote in 2008
January 16, 2008
LULAC Joins COMCAST “Our Time To Vote,” a $5 Million National Multi-Cultural Voter Education And Registration Campaign | LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Featured on Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
January 14, 2008
‘El Señor Presidente’: The Venezuelan film that said ‘NO’ to Hugo Chávez
Radio Bilingüe Partners with HITN TV for Groundbreaking Multimedia Election Coverage at WRTE January 14th-15th
January 11, 2008
Henry Cisneros and Edward Romero Endorse Hillary for President
January 9, 2008
New Survey of Latino Professionals, Ages 18-39, Reveals Shift Toward Democrats, Support for Obama, Guiliani and McCain, and Lack of Influential Latino Leaders on 2008 Campaign
January 8, 2008
Mexican Consular Office Head in Washington Enrique Escorza Talks About Immigration Services on Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
Univision Kicks-Off Third Phase of Civic Engagement Campaign to Encourage Voter Participation in Upcoming Presidential Primaries
December 10, 2007
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Leads Effort on Urging Congressional Support of Nationwide Fuel Economy Program
Post Debate Statement from Gabriela Zabalua-Goddard, editor of AARP’s Segunda Juventud on the Univision Republican Debate
December 5, 2007
Univision Appoints Bert Gomez as Vice President, Government Relations
December 4, 2007
Senator Bob Menendez Speaks Out Against Aggressive Immigration Raids on Azteca America’s Political Forum ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
November 28, 2007
GE Hispanic Forum to Host U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez at Discussion of the Benefits of Global Trade
November 27, 2007
USHCC Calls on Presidential Candidates to Address Small Business Needs
November 26, 2007
Government Abandons Current “No Match” Rule Harmful to Legal Workers
November 14, 2007
House Resolution Honors the Lifelong Dedication of Latina Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta.
November 12, 2007
National Coalition Paves the Way for Unprecedented Latino Voter Turnout in 2008
Univision Updates Roster of Republican Candidates Participating in Historic Presidential Forum
As Veterans Day Approaches, New Lifetime Every Woman Counts Poll Shows Hillary Clinton and John McCain Deemed Best Presidential Candidates to Address Needs of Military Families
November 11, 2007
National Immigration Forum > Virginia Democrats Stand Up To Demagogues and It Works
November 5, 2007
Hispanic PR Wire Media Survey Gives Early Nod to Clinton and Giuliani
La Politica Launches with Focus on Business of Reaching Hispanic Voters
October 31, 2007
Hispanic State Legislators Convene 5th National Summit
October 30, 2007
Telenovela Style Films Promote Barack Obama
October 24, 2007
The National Council of La Raza Deeply Disappointed in Senate’s Failure to Pass the “DREAM ACT”
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Greater Los Angeles Invites you to Meet and Hear John Cruz, Appointments Secretary to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger – Friday, October 26, 2007
October 17, 2007
U.S. Senator and GOP Chairman Mel Martinez Appears on Azteca America’s Political Forum “Issues: Caras y Voces”
October 15, 2007
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Ramps Up Lobbying for SCHIP Veto Override
October 14, 2007
Hispanic Americans’ Political Clout Expected To Increase – As more Hispanics reach voting age or become citizens, influence will rise
Hispanic Americans Honored in Washington Ceremony
October 11, 2007
Fewer Than Half of Eligible Minority and Low-Income Americans Voted in 2006, New Project Vote Report Shows
October 8, 2007
Kucinich Links Economic, Immigration Problems to Trade Issues
Kucinich-Sponsored Resolution Approved at National Latino Congreso
Secretary of State Named to List of 100 Most Influential Hispanics – Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez of New York
October 3, 2007
Telemundo and mun2 Unveil National Multi-Platform ‘Vota Por Tu Futuro’ / ‘Vote 4 UR Future’ Campaign at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala Unites Members of Congress to Honor Veterans, Celebrate 30th Anniversary
September 30, 2007
White House Conference Highlights Hispanic CREO
September 27, 2007
Azteca America Presents ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’ Political Forum with News Veteran Armando Guzman Direct from Washington
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute :: Members of Congress, U.S. Senators Headline CHCI Public Policy Conference
September 25, 2007
Senators Menendez and Salazar and Representatives Grijalva and Hinojosa Join NCLR President Murguí and Parents in Urging Congress to Save Even Start
GSA Launches First Public Service Campaign in Spanish
September 20, 2007
Prominent Latinos Rally to Support California Marriage Amendment
TRANSCRIPT: SEIU TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE AGAINST ILLEGAL USCIS IMMIGRANT SERVICE FEE HIKE
SEIU TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE AGAINST ILLEGAL USCIS IMMIGRANT SERVICE FEE HIKE – SEIU TESTIFICA ANTE SUBCOMITÉ JUDICIAL DE LA CÃMARA CONTRA ALZA ILEGAL DE TARIFAS DE SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN DE USCIS
September 17, 2007
Hispanic Organizations and Hispanic Chamber Concerned With Missouri Governor Matt Blunt’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric – LULAC
Fundacion Azteca America Launches 2007 Voter Registration Campaign Nuestro Grito! in Conjunction With Hispanic Heritage Month
SENS. MENENDEZ AND SALAZAR, CO-CHAIRS OF SEN. DEMOCRATIC HISPANIC TASK FORCE, CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15, 2007
DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Ramona Martinez Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 13, 2007
Clinton Campaign Manager to Receive the “Latina Leadership Excellence Award” – National Hispanic Corporation will honor Patti Solis Doyle at its 22nd Women’s Conference
September 10, 2007
Latino Issues Forum Announces New Leadership Nora E. Vargas to Lead LIF
August 2, 2007
NALEO Educational Fund Releases 2007 Directory of Latino Elected Officials
July 23, 2007
Mygrito Social Network Rolls Out Second Version of “Tu Grito 2008’
New Poll: Latino Voters Will Be Most Impacted by Presidential Candidates Positions on Education
Key Hispanic American Leader in Arizona Calls for Boycott of 2008 NFL Super Bowl in Phoenix
July 18, 2007
CHLI Future Leaders Conference Brings Together Summer Interns
July 16, 2007
NCLR Chides Senators on Legal Immigrant Kids, Pregnant Women
July 12, 2007
Grover Norquist, Leslie Sanchez to Speak at Republican Hispanic Convention – Friday, July 20, 20007
July 10, 2007
Multimedia-Grassroots Campaign Launched to Help Achieve Historic Latino Turnout in 2008 – NCLR
