LatinaLista — For all their outreach to Latinos, the GOP must think that compromising on immigration reform — and to this point, no one knows exactly what their definition of compromise entails — is all that is needed to win Latinos over to their side. But they’re not looking at the bigger picture. Immigration reform [...]
Texas organizer says Gov. Perry opposes Medicaid expansion because it would help South Texas, Hispanics
By Steve Taylor Rio Grande Guardian McALLEN — A community organizer says Gov. Rick Perry’s opposition to expanding Medicaid could be based on the fact that tens of thousands of people who would benefit live south of I-10 and are Hispanic. Emi Zuniga, who heads the Texas Organizing Project in the Rio Grande Valley, spoke [...]
Harvard study shows states that expand Medicaid literally save the lives of their residents
LatinaLista — The recent stand some Republican governors have taken against expanding Medicaid coverage in their states to cover more of their low-income residents has been faulted, so far, for being heartless. Now, a new study by Harvard researchers finds the position to be lethal. The argument against expanding Medicaid has been that it costs too [...]
San Antonio women support Medicaid expansion in Texas
By Amy Robinson La Prensa de San Antonio San Antonio.- Former and current women leaders of San Antonio conducted a press conference last week to garner support for the Affordable Care Act ad Medicaid expansion in Texas. Almost 26 states have said they will not participate because they cannot afford the program. Texas is one [...]
My pain just gets worse as the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates the fate of the health-care law
By Selene Soria Borderzine EL PASO – When the pain from my wisdom teeth became unbearable my mother took me to the dentist who he told me I had to see a surgeon to get an extraction. I went to the consultation expecting a quick solution to my agony, but to my surprise, I am [...]
Another Immigration Myth Bites the Dust
LatinaLista — By now, the vast majority of states in the nation have considered or have passed legislation targeting undocumented immigrants living and working within their city limits. (Source: Angus Reid Global Monitor) The driving force to get this legislation passed has always been the accusations that undocumented immigrants are costing taxpayers money and taking [...]
