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Latina Magazine’s 2011 Top 11 Politics Stories
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The 11 Biggest Political Stories Of The Year

By Viviana Hurtado | 12/23/2011 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

The clock is counting down, not just to a New Year, but to one of the most exciting Presidential elections which may be determined by Latinos.  We decided to look back at the most important issues, policies, and political stories of 2011 that may influence for whom voters cast their ballots in 2012.

1. Latinos, A LOT of them: Mainly...

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Officers Turn In Their Badges
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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Officers Turn In Their Badges

By Amaris Castillo | 12/22/2011 - 10:43 | 0 Comments

Jail officers working for Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio handed in their federal credentials during a news conference in Phoenix Wednesday, a day before civil rights attorneys will be in federal court to seek a ruling in a lawsuit that alleges Arpaio systematically discriminated against Latino residents in conducting traffic patrols and so-called "crime...

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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U.S. Justice Department Takes Stand Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio

By Amaris Castillo | 12/16/2011 - 17:30 | 0 Comments

The self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America” is in trouble with the U.S. Department of Justice. According to America’s Voice Online, Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s reign may end soon, as a result of a three-year investigation conducted by the department. Those familiar with Arpaio know of his controversial practices...

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