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Is the Tequila Party the Future of Latino Politics?

Is the "Tequila Party" the Future of Latino Politics?

By Mariela Rosario | 11/30/2010 - 17:44 | 0 Comments

A group of disaffected Latino voters who say neither the Democratic nor the Republican parties have done enough to represent and support our communities are talking about forming an independent party.

The "Tequila Party" is still just an idea says Fernando Romero, president of Nevada's Hispanics in Politics. "I don't know if it's going to happen,...

POLL: Should Marco Rubio be the Next GOP Vice Presidential Nominee?

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POLL: Should Marco Rubio be the Next GOP Vice Presidential Nominee?

By Stacey Rivera | 11/30/2010 - 17:15 | 2 Comments

Marco Rubio hasn’t even begun his term yet but there is already buzz that he could be the Republican nominee for vice president in 2012. Rubio is the Cuban-American senator-elect from Florida who won a hard-fought and highly publicized three-way race against Charlie Crist and Kendrick Meeks.

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He Said What? NYC Teacher Suspended For Spanish Curse

By Fox News Latino | 11/29/2010 - 11:02 | 0 Comments

A New York City public high school teacher is suing after he was suspended and fined $15,000 for what school officials say was misconduct for using the Spanish curse, “coño”, in his classroom.

The word can be offensive. But that sometimes depends on how it's used and which ethnic group is using it. Its literal translation refers to the female sexual organs, according...

DREAM Act Vote Imminent

DREAM Act Vote Imminent

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 11/24/2010 - 16:50 | 1 Comment

The race is officially on to get the Dream Act passed this year, before newly elected members of Congress (mostly Republicans) are sworn in in January.

After meeting with Hispanic Congressional Caucus members last week, the White House is in full gear, trying to get the word out about an upcoming Senate vote.

Members of the cabinet, including Secretary of...

Jorge Ramos Offers 20K DREAM Act Scholarship

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Jorge Ramos Offers 20K DREAM Act Scholarship

By Mariela Rosario | 11/23/2010 - 19:00 | 0 Comments

Jorge Ramos has put his money where his mouth is an offered up $20 thousand of his own hard-earned cash to support scholarships for future generation who he hopes will be able to stay and study in the U.S. once the DREAM Act is passed.

Arguably the most recognizable face in Spanish-language journalism, Ramos released a public statement saying, “The...

"Celebs" Join Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Posse

"Celebs" Join Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Posse

By Mariela Rosario | 11/23/2010 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

There's a new sheriff in town and apparently his name is...Lou Ferrigno? Ferrigno is one of a few stars who have chosen to join Maricopa County's Joe Arpaio to form a posse to combat illegal immigration on the border.

Wait, did we say stars? We meant washed-up celebs. Ferrigno will be joined by the illustrious Steven Seagal...

Cholera Spreading Through Hispaniola

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Cholera Spreading Through Hispaniola

By Fox News Latino | 11/22/2010 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

The President of the Dominican Republic called an emergency meeting today to address the spread of cholera that has crossed over the border from Haiti into the neighboring country.

According to the Listin Diario, President Leonel Fernández met with the country's health, agriculture and tourism ministers. Officials are reportedly considering...

Meet Rep. Charlie Gonzalez: The New Face of Latino Democrats

Meet Rep. Charlie Gonzalez: The New Face of Latino Democrats

By Mariela Rosario | 11/19/2010 - 18:25 | 0 Comments

Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX) was unanimously selected to become the chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus this week. Latino Democrats met to select their new leadership in the hopes of starting to plan legislative strategy for 2011.

Gonzalez acknowledged that both he and the caucus are "faced with unique challenges and opportunities to work...

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