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Commentary: Marco Rubio Is On The Wrong Side Of Immigration Reform
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Commentary: Marco Rubio Is On The Wrong Side Of Immigration Reform

By Irina Gonzalez | 05/19/2013 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Marco Rubio is not exactly known for a progressive stance on social issues in our country. In fact, I would say that it’s pretty fair to say that he is the opposite of a liberal thinker. 

Lately, his staunch stance on social politics is starting to really affect an issue that is near and dear to my heart: immigration reform....

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Bipartisan House Lawmakers Reach Deal on Immigration Bill

By Sugey Palomares | 05/17/2013 - 12:19 | 0 Comments

The overhaul of U.S. immigration laws finally seems to be making slow progress. A bipartisan group of House lawmakers, made up of eight Democratic and Republican leaders, reached a deal for an immigration bill on Thursday, which will be introduced in June, reports...

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After Voting Rights Debate, First Latina EVER is Elected to City Council Seat

By Samantha Leal | 05/16/2013 - 10:35 | 0 Comments

In a state where almost 40 percent of the population is Latino, you'd think an all-white city government would be a thing of the past. But Ana Reyes just made history in Farmers Branch, Texas, where she became the first Latino ever to be elected to a City Council seat, reports...

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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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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...

Puerto Rican Teen Forced to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance
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Puerto Rican Teen Forced to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance

By Kamren Curiel | 04/25/2013 - 12:50 | 0 Comments

Enidris Siurano Rodriguez is not afraid to stand up, or in this case sit, for her rights. The 15-year-old Maryland honor student and gifted violinist has not stood for the pledge of allegiance since the 7th grade because of what she believes is an unjust political situation in her native Puerto Rico. Her bravery has caught the attention of Ricky Martin...

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Transgender Man Becomes First in Chile to Give Birth

By Kamren Curiel | 04/25/2013 - 12:36 | 0 Comments

A Chilean transgender man is making headlines after being the first recorded male in Chile's history to give birth. Known as "Matias," he represents a rare instance in which a transgender man in Chile was able to keep his female genitalia, though he is legally male.

“We know that our case is a milestone, a precedent,” said Matías, who chose to keep his identity...

Immigration Reform: Senators Reveal New Plan That Includes Path To Citizenship
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Immigration Bill: Senators Reveal New Plan That Includes Path to Citizenship

By Sugey Palomares | 04/16/2013 - 16:08 | 0 Comments

After intense rounds of negotiations, eight bipartisan senators, including Marco Rubio, introduced an immigration bill that aims to fix the broken immigration system and find a lawful solution for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The proposed bill also plans on changing...

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