LatinaLista — In an exchange with a Tampa Bay reporter today over immigration, glimpses of the old John McCain peeked through the campaign veneer that has been his mask since winning his party’s nomination. For a few seconds, McCain…
LatinaLista — Gardasil, a vaccine that protects against the sexually transmitted virus genital human papillomavirus (HPV), is being hailed by many throughout the world as a cancer breakthrough. The vaccine helps in the prevention of cervical cancer, the world’s…
LatinaLista — The tally of newspaper presidential endorsements is showing something that political pundits expect to see at the polls come November 4 — a wide margin between the two candidates. (Source: www.roibal.net/blog?) So far, the Obama-Biden ticket has…
LatinaLista — Everyone’s heard of Take Our Daughters (and Sons) to Work Day. Now, there’s a new initiative and it’s called Take Our Daughters to the Polls. From its title, you can tell what it’s referring to but do…
LatinaLista — In this final stretch of the presidential campaigns, a lot of focus has been on those voters who have not made up their minds who they want for president. However, a new documentary released by an exciting…
LatinaLista — Contrary to what is heard on cable talk shows, undocumented immigrants do have rights. Yet, the efforts of a small group have infected this country into thinking that undocumented immigrants are less than human. Well, there are…
LatinaLista — The issue of unaccompanied minors — those children who cross the border, either on their own or with a coyote or another family member not their parent but who get caught by Border Patrol and are run…
LatinaLista — Too often immigration is seen as a negative separate influence on the nation’s economy. Yet, a new report shows that immigration has a much more positive impact on the future health and stability of the nation’s economy when…
LatinaLista — While financial experts agree that the Bush Administration is not solely to blame for what has happened on Wall Street in the last two weeks, it did happen under their watch and it was their response all…
LatinaLista — Today, the McCain-Palin campaign issued a list of endorsements from 50 Hispanic business leaders mostly from Texas and California. Ordinarily, Latina Lista would receive a press release alerting us to this fact but for quite sometime Latina…
LatinaLista — Last week, it was reported on Latina Lista that an inflammatory report was making the rounds accusing non-citizen Latino voters of fraudulently registering to vote, thus posing the threat of impacting the presidential election. Brooke Rodriguez, 19,…
LatinaLista — With all the talk of the Latino vote, not as much attention has been paid to another equally viable segment of the population — las mujeres! According to a new study, the Women’s Vote Watch, by the…
LatinaLista — A new report circulating in media circles attempts to discredit the Latino vote with unfounded allegations of potential widespread voter fraud. Yet, what lies at the heart of the report is a fear that the strength of…
LatinaLista — Here’s a tale about two sheriffs with two very different views of the communities they serve. One saw the hurt and panic of his constituents and made a bold stand. The other sees the hurt and panic…
LatinaLista — Ok, you know the economy sucks BIG TIME but you just can’t shake your idea for a business that you know can weather this economic storm. All you need is a little cash flow to prove you…
LatinaLista — About an hour before last night’s presidential debate, I received a press release entitled “Experts Available to Discuss Immigration After Tonight’s Presidential Debate.” Ten people with knowledge on immigration issues had cell phones in hand ready for…
LatinaLista — BJ Lawson is a Republican congressional candidate running for North Carolina’s Fourth District. He looks like a nice guy. Successful. Educated. Entrepreneur. Husband. Father. North Carolina Republican congressional candidate BJ Lawson When I found out that Lawson…
LatinaLista — In yesterday’s post on Latina Lista, the point was made that registering Latinos to vote is only the first part, and easiest part, of “getting out the Latino vote.” The most difficult is getting Latinos to the…
LatinaLista — Today is the last day to register to vote in 19 states. During the rest of the week, another ten states will close registration for the Nov. 4 election. From church pulpits and college and high school…
LatinaLista — A curious thing is happening this election season — the number of women running for lower levels of political office is at an all-time low. Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, greets supporters as she…
LatinaLista — Now that the House of Representatives has signed off on the $700 billion rescue/bailout plan, people are breathing a sigh of relief that credit will finally start loosening up to get those car and college loans. They’re…
LatinaLista — With only a few hours till the vice presidential debate, Sarah Palin is probably nervous. She has good reason to be. With every interview that she’s done, with the possible exception of one with CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo…
LatinaLista — There’s a lot of truth in the saying that you don’t know how someone else’s life is until you walk a mile in their shoes. It is certainly true of the 300,000 immigrants who are being detained…
LatinaLista — Could it be that Senator John McCain and the Republican Party have made peace with the gay and lesbian community — but not the Latino community? It would appear so given the mutual love fest between the…
LatinaLista — With excitement mounting for the November elections and more people registering to vote, state election officials may find themselves on the receiving end of frustrated civic pride if they don’t prepare now for what’s coming. One of…
