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Election 2012: (Re)-Introducing Barack Obama

By Viviana Hurtado | 09/07/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

If voters had any doubt about Barack Obama, the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks to cast them away. Speaker after speaker has been tasked with personalizing the President, standing up for his character, and arguing in different ways why he is the best choice in November.

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Eva Longoria at the Your Life Your Time Your Vote event in Charlotte NC
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Watch: Eva Longoria Says There Won't Be 'Empty Chairs' in Her DNC Speech

By Sugey Palomares | 09/06/2012 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

As Eva Longoria prepares to take center stage and introduce President Obama at the Democratic National Convention tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina, she is promising her speech won’t be anything like Clint Eastwood’s “empty chair”...

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Julian Castro at the Democratic National Convention on September 4, 2012
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5 Things You May Not Know About San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro

By Sugey Palomares | 09/05/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

Mayor of San Antonio Julian Castro received praise and a standing ovation as the first Latino to deliver a keynote speech during last night’s Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 37-year-old politician touched on immigration, education, and his family’s legacy.

As the son of a Chicana social activist and...

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Marco Rubio at the Republican National Convention
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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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Mitt Romney campaigns in Iowa in August 2012
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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 at the 2012 Global Gift Gala in Spain
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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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