A federal lawsuit filed on Monday in New York by the estate of an Ecuadorean immigrant murdered in 2008, alleges that the civil rights of the victim were violated by Suffolk County, its Police Department and other agencies by their failure to provide equal protection to Hispanics as whites. Marcelo Lucero was stabbed to death […]
Hispanic Voters Wield Power
November 23, 2010 By
Without the support of Hispanic voters on Election Day, Democrats may have lost their hold on the Senate. While other demographic groups stayed home during the midterms, this group not only showed up to the polls, but reliably voted for the Democratic Senatorial candidates in Nevada, California, Colorado and probably Washington State. While various surveys […]
Anti-Immigration Group in Iowa Pushes for AZ-style Law
November 23, 2010 By
An anti-immigration group in Iowa by the name of the “Minuteman Patriots” has begun collecting signatures as part of a statewide petition to get the state legislature to pass a tough immigration law similar to Arizona’s SB 1070. On Saturday alone, the group collected 400 signatures outside a post office in Council Bluffs. The group’s […]
“Hulk” Actor and Stevan Seagal Join Arpaio’s Anti-Immigrant Posse
November 22, 2010 By
Last Wednesday, actors Lou Ferrigno, who once portrayed the “Hulk” and Steven Seagal were sworn-in as “illegal immigration fighters” as part of one of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s anti-immigrant posses. The “national known celebrity crime fighters,” as referenced by Arpaio’s office make up 2 of the 56 member posse, which it said is also the […]
Concern over Environment Greater Among Latinos and Asians than Whites
November 22, 2010 By
According to a recent Los Angeles Times/USC poll, Latino and Asian voters in California are more concerned about the environment, specifically over global warming, air pollution and contamination of soil and water than their white counterparts. The survey which examined attitudes on several issues such as global warming, air pollution and tainted soil and water, […]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Elects New Leadership
November 19, 2010 By
Yesterday, the members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) elected Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez (D-TX) to lead the group of Latino Democrats in the new Congress. Rounding out the leadership board are Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), who becomes the Caucus’ 1st Vice Chair, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) as 2nd Vice Chair, and Rep. Dennis […]
Study Shows Arizona Anti-immigrant Law has Cost Millions for State
November 19, 2010 By
A new study shows that Arizona is facing steep financial repercussions as a result of its anti-immigrant law. The study conducted by the consulting firm Elliott D. Pollack & Co. for the Center for American Progress, a liberal-leaning think tank critical of the controversial law, revealed that the state has lost more than $250 million […]
Comentarios de Maria Cardona: “Elections a Triumph for Latinos”
November 19, 2010 By
As featured in The Progressive Media Project: Nov. 2 was a victory for Latinos. In several key contests, including those in California, Nevada and Colorado, the Latino vote was decisive for Democrats. And Republicans have themselves to blame for this. Many Republican candidates ran terrible ads against Latino immigrants. Those ads were effective, all right. […]
Facebook Game Raises Awareness of Diabetes among Latinos
November 18, 2010 By
A new Facebook game is combining social networking with important lifestyle and nutritional tips for Latinos living with diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and with Latinos twice as likely than Caucasians to develop this chronic disease, the newly unveiled game HealthSeeker™ Explorando tu Salud, Paso a Paso on Facebook, is looking to reverse this […]
New Republican Controlled House Will Target Children of Undocumented Immigrants
November 18, 2010 By
The newly elected Republican majority in the House is looking to deny citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants once it takes the reins early next year in the new Congress. A bill that would deny “birthright citizenship” to these children is expected to be introduced by the incoming chairman of the subcommittee that oversees […]
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