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Election 2012: Did Marco Rubio Upstage GOP Nominee Mitt Romney at the RNC?

By Viviana Hurtado | 09/04/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Considered by many a “rising star” in the Republican party, Senator Marco Rubio’s introduction of Mitt Romney was nothing short of high voltage.  Florida’s junior Senator defended his GOP values of small government and free enterprise, with plugs to liberty--this last principle illustrated with personal touches,...

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Some Undocumented Immigrants Waiting to Apply for Deferred Deportation Program

By Samantha Leal | 08/27/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

While some are working on applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, enacted by President Obama, others are waiting until after this year's election to start on their applications, according to...

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Election 2012: Searching for Latino Voter Outreach at the GOP Convention

By Viviana Hurtado | 08/27/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Tropical Storm Isaac may have delayed the start of the Republican National Convention, but not arguably the biggest party in town which has three important action items on the agenda: officially nominating Mitt Romney – the GOP challenger to President Barack Obama. The second is firing up the...

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Eva Longoria to Speak at Democratic National Convention

By Sugey Palomares | 08/23/2012 - 12:53 | 0 Comments

Eva Longoria’s passion for politics continues to impress. The Mexican American actress, and co-chair for President Obama’s campaign, will be one of nine women to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte...

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Deferred Action Applicant: "After the Two Years, What’s Going to Happen to Me?"

By Lourdes Medrano | 08/21/2012 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Since President Obama’s new "deferred action" program went into effect last week, thousands of young, undocumented Latinos have lined up to apply for it, even as uncertainty builds over the controversial measure.

Immigrant advocacy groups, which are offering workshops and other assistance to people who may be eligible for the program that allows...

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Pitbull & Jessica Alba to Headline Obama's Democratic National Convention Closing

By Samantha Leal | 08/20/2012 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Pitbull and Jessica Alba are two of the big names headlining the convention closing party on September 6, after President Obama accepts the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in Charlotte, North Carolina.The event,  called Super-O-Rama, will be a massive fundraising push for the Democratic...

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Nebraska Joins Arizona - Will Not Issue Drivers Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants

By Samantha Leal | 08/20/2012 - 10:07 | 0 Comments

It seems Arizona isn't the only state where President Obama's new deferred action ruling is being contested: Nebrasksa is the newest state to deny public benefits -- including drivers licenses -- to undocumented immigrants who will be legally allowed to stay under Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, according to the ...

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Protesters in Jan Brewer's Arizona office on August 16, 2012
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Governor Jan Brewer's Executive Order Met with Backlash

By Samantha Leal | 08/17/2012 - 09:59 | 0 Comments

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer issued an executive order this week which denies benefits to young undocumented immigrants, including ID cards. This order, which goes against President Obama's deferred action program, has sparked outrage and even protests, reports the ...

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