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White House Shares 10 Reasons to Pass the DREAM Act
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White House Shares 10 Reasons to Pass the DREAM Act

By Mariela Rosario | 12/06/2010 - 12:47 | 3 Comments

Independent immigration-rights groups, Democratic congressional leadership, the President of the United States and even some conservative leaders all support the DREAM Act. So why is it's passage causing so much controversy? Mainly because it's being used as political fodder by Republican legislators and anti-immigrant groups who are claiming the bill...

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Sen Harry Reid Pushing for DREAM Act Vote This Week
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National Council of La Raza Calls for Day of Action on DREAM Act

By Mariela Rosario | 12/05/2010 - 19:30 | 5 Comments

The National Council of La Raza has called for Tuesday, December 7, 2010 to be a day of action in support of the DREAM act. Many believe that a vote will come to congress this week regarding this legislation, which aims to provide a path to citizenship for undocumented youth.

The NCLR is encouraging DREAM act supporters to hold...

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Your Family and Your Man
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Your Family and Your Man

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel | 12/05/2010 - 12:21 | 4 Comments

We tackle four sticky scenarios that cause tension—and tell you how to solve them.

1. “My mom picks fights with my husband.”

The Situation: Six years ago, Teresa and her husband married and moved to Charlotte, N.C., more than 600 miles from her family. Now, every time her “bossy, opinionated and judgmental” mom visits, she...

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Hispanic Unemployment Highest in 30 Years

By Fox News Latino | 12/04/2010 - 13:51 | 0 Comments

There are more out-of-work Hispanics today than in nearly 30 years.

The unemployment rate edged up to 13.2 percent in November -- the highest rate since 1983 when it was 14.3 percent, according to the Department of Labor.

The increase, up from 12.6 percent last month, is latest blow for Hispanics in the so-called Great Recession, numbers show.

The...

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A Few of Our REASONS to Love Being Latina

A Few of Our Favorite Reasons to Love Being Latina

By Latina Staff | 12/04/2010 - 10:00 | 2 Comments

What a year to be Latina, as we represented everywhere from City Hall to the Supreme Court, and from reality TV to real-life dramas like the fight over the DREAM Act. Here’s a look at all of the ways we rocked 2010.

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Homeland Security Chief Supports DREAM Act
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Homeland Security Chief Supports DREAM Act

By Mariela Rosario | 12/03/2010 - 10:29 | 0 Comments

Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano told reporters during a conference call from Washington D.C that immigration enforcement efforts would be helped greatly if congress passed the DREAM act.

"It's important to point out that...

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Father Cutié becomes a Father
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Father Cutié becomes a Father

By | 12/03/2010 - 09:16 | 0 Comments

Priest and relationship expert Alberto Cutié (Father Oprah) and his wife, Ruhama Cutié, welcomed a daughter Thursday, according to People.

“With thanksgiving to God, the giver of all life, my wife and I announce the birth of our beautiful baby daughter, Camila Victoria Cutié. We also take this...

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DREAM Act Delay Could Lead to Latino Revolt
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Rep. Luis Gutíerrez says DREAM Act Delay Could Lead to Latino Revolt

By Mariela Rosario | 12/02/2010 - 12:00 | 7 Comments

The failure to address immigration reform and, more specifically, the DREAM Act, may backfire miserably on both Republicans and Democrats. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) filed a motion on Tuesday to vote for closure on the DREAM Act, essentially forcing Congress to...

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