Seonki Jo, who was brought to America from South Korea at age 3, has lived in Duluth, Georgia, nearly all his life. When it came time for him to begin his college search, he wanted to stick close to home, but he couldn’t. Georgia is of the states that not only banned undocumented immigrants like […]
A total of 20 republicans have signed onto a measure that could potentially force vote on DACA
May 17, 2018 By
Two more Republicans signed on to a measure that would force an immigration vote in the House just hours after Speaker Paul Ryan urged his colleagues not to do so in a closed-door meeting yesterday. The signatures of New York Rep. John Katko and Michigan Rep. David Trott brought the total to 20 Republicans supporting […]
Freedom Caucus trying to derail vote on immigration bill
May 16, 2018 By
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) yesterday floated the idea of using the farm bill as leverage in order to derail an effort by Republicans to force a vote on immigration. Meadows said the conservative group might push for a vote on an immigration bill introduced back in January by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) in […]
Another deadline and the GOP can’t make up its mind on immigration
February 5, 2018 By
Republicans are barreling toward a fight over immigration despite divisions on what the party’s strategy should be. “In all likelihood no, we won’t have a single unified position on that. There will be wide varieties based on where your state is. … We won’t have a single Republican message,” Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) told reporters. GOP lawmakers […]
DACA Just the Latest Blow for Latino Voters
September 7, 2017 By
Almost a year ago, the long lines of early voters outside Cardenas market became a lasting image for the 2016 presidential cycle in Nevada, ultimately helping to deliver the state to Hillary Clinton. Today the shoppers at the mall are more hesitant when it comes to politics, feeling targeted by Trump’s latest decisions to eliminate […]
Florida Latinos: “Time To Get Out The Vote”
July 6, 2016 By
Florida is one of the most important swing states in presidential elections and it is also one of the most diverse states. It is home to the most diverse population of Latinos and they have grown even larger in size and diversity since the last presidential election. Another group which has since seen an increase […]
Comentrios from Maria: A Year Of Continued Rants Against Democracy And Citizenship
June 13, 2016 By
This week marks the one year anniversary of the real estate mogul, Donald Trump, announcing his candidacy for president with a speech based on racism and xenophobia. Trump said at the time that Mexicans immigrants, who make the delicate decision to leave their country, were nothing more than rapists and criminals, claiming that he would […]
Comentarios from Maria: The General Election Matchup Is Almost Set For November
April 25, 2016 By
Last week, the voters in the state of New York went to the polls to make known their voices heard. As the voting day approached, the remaining candidates did their best to get their message to voters of the state which was crucial for the remaining candidate who are contending for the nomination of their […]
Trump is Motivating Latinos To Vote Against And In Favor of Him
February 23, 2016 By
Donald Trump heads into Nevada caucus as the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination based in part by his position on immigration. For the first time this primary season Mr. Trump will be competing in a state in which one of five eligible voters is Hispanic, this comes eight months after he called Mexican immigrants […]
Comentarios from Maria: The Most Memorable Moments for Democrats
December 28, 2015 By
In the spirit of this holiday season, let’s go over 2015 and the number one reason why Democrats believe that this was an exceptional year, with many gifts and political gain, because instead of spreading hope and joy, the Republican Party did nothing but instill fear in a constituency that needs leaders, not warmongers that […]
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