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Same Sex Marriage in Latin America
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Latin American Countries & Their Stance on Same-Sex Marriage Trumps The U.S.

By Sugey Palomares | 05/15/2013 - 11:22 | 0 Comments

The movement for same-sex marriage in the U.S. took a promising turn after President Obama’s endorsement earlier this year (the first sitting President to do so), but petitions have also flooded in by state opponents who prefer for the institution of marriage to only include heterosexual unions.

Despite their protests, gay rights...

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Latino Graduates More Likely to Enroll in College Than Non-Hispanic Whites
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Latino Graduates More Likely to Enroll in College Than Non-Hispanic Whites

By Sugey Palomares | 05/10/2013 - 11:35 | 0 Comments

Latinos are enrolling into college more than ever. According to a Pew Research Center analysis, a record seven out of ten (or 69%) of Latino high school graduates enrolled into college during fall 2012. In contrast, the results are 2...

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Zoë Saldaña Doesn't Always Draw From Latina Identity for Films

By Amaris Castillo | 05/10/2013 - 10:09 | 0 Comments

Yes, Zoë Saldaña is Latina. But that doesn’t mean her ethnicity inspires her for every role she tackles.

During a recent press conference to promote her new film Star Trek: Into Darkness, our...

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Survey Reveals Latinos Are Less Likely to Report Crimes to Police
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Survey Reveals Latinos Are Less Likely to Report Crimes to Police

By Sugey Palomares | 05/08/2013 - 15:17 | 0 Comments

According to a new study, many Latinos admit they are less likely to report crimes because local police are more involved in enforcing immigration laws, which has led to an increase in deportations. Over 2,000 Latinos in major cities including, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix were surveyed over telephone for the report titled,...

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Plan B Is the Safest Drug Out. Why Shouldn't It Be Over-the-Counter?

By Kamren Curiel | 05/02/2013 - 12:41 | 0 Comments

The Plan B debate continues after the Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive for women 15 and older on Tuesday, sparking beef on both sides of the issue.

Advocates believe it will be difficult for 15 year-olds to prove their age when most don't have a driver's license, and opponents are fearful its taking rights...

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New Report Shows Recession Amplified Wealth Gap Between Whites and Hispanics, Blacks

By Laura Elizabeth Hernandez | 04/30/2013 - 19:34 | 0 Comments

Think all Americans have been equally affected by the Recession? Think again...

A new report by the Urban Institute reveals that Americans are not all equally affected by the recession and that Blacks and...

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Adiós, Dolores: Celebrating The Life And Work Of The Extraordinary Woman Behind 'Dolores Dice'

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 04/26/2013 - 12:07 | 0 Comments

These pages were supposed to host a virtual quinceañera — a celebration of Dolores Prida’s 15 years as Latina’s advice columnist, with a special piece by the veteran writer herself. It was to be a toast to her witty, on-point, irreverent and unabashedly feminist advice on everything from getting rid of cheating boyfriends to...

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Earth Day 2013: For Latinos, It’s Our Nature To Care About El Planeta!

By Laura Elizabeth Hernandez | 04/22/2013 - 13:12 | 0 Comments

Every day is Earth Day for Latinos. Caring and tending to the earth and our community is the only way of life for us. It goes deeper than any talk of CFC’s, holes in the Ozone Layer and climate change (even though we can agree that all of those things are important).

In the simplest terms, it is about building strong communities; where children can...

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