One of immigration reform’s biggest opponents on television, Lou Dobbs, abruptly resigned from his position as news anchor for CNN on Wednesday. The cable news network’s attempt at remaining neutral was hindered by Dobbs’ tendency for venting his strong opinions. President of CNN/U.S., Jonathan Klein, offered an ultimatum to Dobbs months ago that would allow […]
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Janet Murguía and Ralph Neas "Don’t Deny Healthcare to Children of Parents in U.S. Illegally"
November 10, 2009 By
Latinovations would like to thank Ms. Murguía and Mr. Neas for their contribution to La Plaza. America cannot afford to allow anti-immigrant sentiment to shape healthcare reform policy. The health reform debate must be about what is best for all Americans, not about immigration. Our nation’s leaders should […]
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Hector Sanchez "Latinos Must Think Before Boycotting the Census"
November 9, 2009 By
Latinovations would like to thank Mr. Sanchez for his contribution to La Plaza. Less than six months from the 2010 census, there is a rising movement in the Latino community to boycott the survey. Not only is this a terribly irresponsible and narrow-minded idea for Latinos, but it would be a detrimental decision that would […]
President Obama Nominates Judge Albert Diaz to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
November 5, 2009 By
Yesterday, President Obama announced the nomination of Judge Albert Diaz to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Diaz is currently serving as a Special Superior Court Judge in North Carolina.
Massachusetts Voters Elect State's First Latino Mayor
November 4, 2009 By
Voters in Lawrence, Massachusetts elected the state’s first Latino mayor. State Representative William Lantigua successfully captured 53 percent of the vote – beating his opponent City Councilmember David C. Abdoo.
Supreme Court May Take on Arizona Immigration Law
November 3, 2009 By
A number of Arizona business groups have been trying to get a controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out for the past two years, and now their struggle has been noticed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Jessica Arons "A Healthy Nation Starts with Equality in the Workplace"
November 2, 2009 By
Women are poised to become half of all paid employees in the country by the end of this year, making them primary and co-breadwinners in more households than ever before. It is clear that women at all economic levels work in paid employment, either because they choose to or because they have to, and that […]
International Community Expresses its Disapproval of Current US-Cuba Relations
October 29, 2009 By
The United Nations General Assembly voted 187 to 3 on Wednesday to express opposition to the US embargo against Cuba, which has stood since 1961. It is the 19th consecutive year in which the international community has condemned the American policy.
LAPD Chief Makes Case for Leaving Immigration Enforcement to ICE
October 28, 2009 By
Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton, who will be ending his seven year stint as chief on Saturday, said that the LAPD needs to continue a 30 year old policy known as Special Order 40, which prohibits officers from stopping someone for the sole reason of determining if they are in this country illegally. In […]
Hotelier's Practices Draw Racism Charges
October 27, 2009 By
Larry Whitten, 63, is a former Marine and Texan who has spent the last 40 years resurrecting more than 20 struggling hotels across the country. In late July he arrived in Taos, New Mexico with the plan to turn around a hotel by instating rules he used a number of times before. Among the new […]
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