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Forget Secretary of State, Gov. Richardson should be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

Nov 12, 2008, 6:35 PM 16

LatinaLista — The Latino blogosphere has been busily speculating about the chances of Gov. Bill Richardson being appointed Secretary of State in President-elect Obama’s administration. It goes without saying that the governor is qualified for the position but word…

Government, Palabra Final, Politics

Latinos can’t move past identity politics until problems holding back Latino candidates are identified

Nov 11, 2008, 5:35 PM 0

LatinaLista — Identity politics, as defined by Wikipedia, is “ political action to advance the interests of members of a group whose members are oppressed by virtue of a shared and marginalized identity (such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender,…

Palabra Final, Politics

Bush team speeds to enact damaging new regulations before Obama can take office

Nov 10, 2008, 11:46 AM 0

LatinaLista — “Change” was the operative word for Barack Obama’s campaign and it seems that there is another word that characterizes what an Obama Administration will bring to Washington “transparency.” (Source: CNN) Just hours after Obama delivered his speech…

Culture, Economy, Literature

Bad economy impacts poetry festival featuring renown Latino poet

Nov 10, 2008, 9:50 AM 0

LatinaLista — Martin Espada has been described as the “Pablo Neruda of North American authors” and the “Latino poet of his generation.” However he is described, it is clear that this Puerto Rican, Brooklyn-born poet and essayist is an important…

Diversity, Palabra Final

Obama’s election forces a new national dialogue on “multiculturals”

Nov 7, 2008, 12:34 PM 0

LatinaLista — The election of Barack Obama forces the country to look at people of color and ethnicity in a new light and to begin a new conversation about dropping old labels and adopting new ones. Barack Obamaâ€™s White…

Government, Immigration, Palabra Final

Breaking News: Did ICE Assistant Secretary Julie Myers leak the immigration status of Obama’s aunt?

Nov 5, 2008, 4:32 PM 17

LatinaLista — Today the Department of Homeland Security released a sudden press release to say that ICE Assistant Secretary Julie Myers is leaving November 15. Resigning Assistant Secretary of ICE Julie Myers. According to the press release, Homeland Security…

Palabra Final, Politics

What was learned from the 2008 Latino vote

Nov 5, 2008, 9:53 AM 7

LatinaLista — It’s only been hours since Barack Obama won the U.S. presidency but there is already speculation among political pundits, and Latinos ourselves, as to how much the Latino vote actually helped Obama win. What we know is…

Media, Palabra Final, Politics

One headline unites the world

Nov 5, 2008, 9:16 AM 0

LatinaLista — One of the coolest sites online is a section that can be found at the Newseum, a site dedicated to the news media. One of the features on the site is the compilation of the front pages…

Palabra Final, Politics, Transcripts

Congratulations President-Elect Obama

Nov 5, 2008, 12:16 AM 54

LatinaLista President-elect Obama’s acceptance speech: If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who…

General, Politics

Type of car you drive reveals your choice for President

Nov 4, 2008, 3:54 PM 0

LatinaLista — Now that early voting records have been smashed and people are turning out to vote, it’s time to sit back and wait for the results to show who is the winner of the 2008 presidential election. Of…

Palabra Final, Politics

Though problems exist at polls nothing can take away excitement for tonight’s watch parties

Nov 4, 2008, 2:35 PM 0

LatinaLista — For those who waited till the last minute to cast their vote, the predictable problems are being reported across the country: not enough voting machines, long, long lines and not carrying proper paperwork to the polls. Voters…

Global Views, Politics, Women

Women from South America voice their views on U.S. presidential election

Nov 3, 2008, 4:46 PM 0

LatinaLista — With only 24 hours to go before one of the most historical elections in recent memory comes to a close, it’s interesting to put this election into perspective. This picture underscores how the election has taken hold…

Palabra Final, Politics

Three good reasons to vote tomorrow

Nov 3, 2008, 4:21 PM 0

LatinaLista — If you didn’t vote early, chances are you may find yourself in a “little” line tomorrow. Though voting for your candidate of choice should be enough of a reward to brave the crowds, two companies want to…

Palabra Final, Politics

Rural Americans need a vote come Election Day

Nov 2, 2008, 12:45 PM 0

LatinaLista — Who would have thought that there would be two very important votes happening on November 4? One vote, of course, is deciding which man goes to the White House. The other vote decides whether or not â€œto…

Linking Latinas, Politics

U.S.A.: Get Out the Vote!!! Every vote counts…seriously.

Oct 31, 2008, 3:19 PM 0

By Lauri USA — This election is critical for everyone. Just the other day I was catching up with an old friend, when she told me she wasn’t voting this election. I was in shock, I asked her why….

General, Guest Voz, Politics

Guest Voz: Marian Wright Edelman — Judging the Candidates on Their Records

Oct 31, 2008, 2:01 PM 4

By Marian Wright Edelman LatinaLista — Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Washington, D.C.-based Children’s Defense Fund whose Leave No Child BehindÂ® mission is “to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a…

Palabra Final, Politics, Women

Creating political change in the nation means placing value on people as much as votes

Oct 30, 2008, 4:38 PM 0

LatinaLista — Low-income women of color have been marginalized by Washington to the point where little value was placed on voting in minority communities. Yet, it is time for change and it starts with both sides reaching out to…

Environment, Government, Palabra Final

Ongoing border wall construction is nothing more than perpetuating a false threat

Oct 29, 2008, 5:13 PM 3

LatinaLista — While everyone is naturally excited about the election, there is a group of people who can’t wait for it to be over with so the new President (and fingers, toes and eyes are being crossed for Obama/Biden)…

Global Views, Linking Latinas, Politics

Chile: Obama is a person who sees opportunities and possibilities in the world, rather than threats

Oct 29, 2008, 4:41 PM 0

By Arttemisa CHILE: In Chile, there’s little coverage in the on-air broadcast news programs about the North American presidential elections. I believe the editors of these segments are more focused on local matters, without leaving behind the most relevant…

Global Views, Linking Latinas, Politics

Guatemala: We depend on the USA to conduct a good election

Oct 29, 2008, 4:21 PM 0

By Mayra Beltran de Daetz GUATEMALA: We all know that USA is one of the world-power nations and that the Latin American countries all depend on its stability to continue growing, or at least to maintain a certain stability…

Causes, Economy

Hard Rock restaurant chain launches anti-hunger campaign with special rock ‘n roll CD

Oct 28, 2008, 8:05 PM 0

LatinaLista — Hunger is a global phenomenon that is on the increase. Whether it’s due to a bad economy or Mother Nature’s anger, the bottom line is that 854 million people are not only going to bed hungry but…

Education, Immigration, Money, Palabra Final, Youth

Obama’s “Oportunidad” for college scholarships should include Dream Act students

Oct 27, 2008, 4:48 PM 8

LatinaLista — Today, the Obama campaign announced how they were spending the last of the $20 million budgeted to reach Latino voters. Obama will deliver a 30-minute “commercial” on Univision this Wednesday night. It will be a translated version…

Global Views, Linking Latinas, Politics

U.S.A.: Generational differences among Cuban-Americans exist when it comes to thinking about Cuba

Oct 24, 2008, 3:03 PM 3

By Lauri USA â€” So the other day some friends and I went to the Cuba USA soccer game here in Washington. I was very excited to see the Cuban national team come to play the United States. It’s…

Causes, Economy, Film, General, Human Rights, Social Justice

Guest Voz: Emmy-winning filmmaker exposes the cruel hardships facing immigrant workers at U.S.-based sweatshops

Oct 24, 2008, 11:12 AM 1

LatinaLista — Almudena Carracedo, a budding LA-based filmmaker, happened to catch a news item in her local paper about five years ago. It was a story about the sweatshops in Los Angeles, the west coast fashion center of the…

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