LatinaLista — Whether the $700 billion infusion of capital into Wall Street, courtesy of Congress, is called a bailout or a rescue, the bottom line is that the failure to pass the package rests solely on the shoulders of…
Palabra Final, Politics
A new presidential poll that makes the results easy to swallow
Sep 29, 2008, 12:34 PM 0
LatinaLista — The #1 polling question facing people today is “Who will you vote for?” Since most people aren’t shy about saying it, polls have been successful in gauging people’s opinions but telephone and online polls only go so…
Language, Palabra Final, Politics
Debate site lets people get involved with the political process — in two languages
Sep 26, 2008, 12:23 PM 0
LatinaLista — In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a presidential debate tonight and both candidates will be there linguistically duking it out to show who has a better handle on foreign policy. Yet, since it is the 21st Century,…
Palabra Final, Politics
As McCain predicts debate win, Spanish media analysts prepare to add their voice to pundit mix
Sep 26, 2008, 10:46 AM 3
LatinaLista — Before Senator McCain reported to his office on Capitol Hill this morning to do his indispensable part in brokering a deal on the Wall Street bailout package, a public movement to compel McCain to make his way…
Government, Palabra Final, Politics
House Republicans prove bipartisan cooperation is not their forte
Sep 25, 2008, 7:28 PM 4
LatinaLista — The news today that a group of House Republicans had thrown up a roadblock in passing a bailout that everyone, from the President and his top financial advisors to CNBC stock analysts, say is absolutely necessary to…
Palabra Final, Politics
Latest NBC poll shows why it’s a bad idea to suspend presidential campaigns
Sep 24, 2008, 5:46 PM 24
LatinaLista — In a poll that was just broadcast on the NBC nightly news on whether people approved or disapproved of the government bailout of Wall Street, it was the lowest number that spoke volumes. The difference between the…
Economy, Immigration, Palabra Final
The profile of today’s undocumented Mexican immigrant reveals a more desperate situation back home
Sep 23, 2008, 2:56 PM 9
LatinaLista — To make the issue of illegal immigration more palatable during this election, both candidates feel safe in cushioning their stands with the proclamation that before any real work is done on reforming our immigration system, the border…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
Candidates’ rhetoric about immigration reform is like peeling an egg
Sep 22, 2008, 5:15 PM 18
LatinaLista — It doesn’t matter which side is talking about immigration these days because, like an overboiled egg, there are too many cracks in what’s being said to know if their ideas are fully cooked or not. (Source: cbs.com)…
LatinaLista — Since the early 90s, salsa has been reported as the #1 condiment in the USA. So it’s only fitting that another Latino food item, that goes hand-in-hand with salsa is now being recognized as gaining the #1…
Books, Business, Culture, History
Keeping the spirits of patriotism and family history alive
Sep 19, 2008, 4:32 PM 0
LatinaLista — The Bacardi family name is synonymous with rum. It is an association that has proven profitable financially, socially and politically. Yet, the Bacardi legacy entails more than just creating a well-known brand — it’s about sustaining a…
Palabra Final, Politics, Women
Guest Voz: Florida’s Democratic contender, Annette Taddeo, finds herself the only Latina congressional challenger in the nation
Sep 19, 2008, 1:57 PM 16
LatinaLista — Annette Taddeo is not only Latina or a successful business owner, who was listed as one of the “Top 50 Latina Entrepreneurs in the U.S.” by Hispanic magazine, or embarking on a new journey that may take her…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
McCain refuses to answer questionnaire on immigration reform
Sep 18, 2008, 7:18 PM 6
LatinaLista — It’s now been a couple of months since the editors at the promigrant site The Sanctuary submitted a questionnaire about immigration reform and issues of importance to Latinos to both the presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John…
Palabra Final, Politics
New Pew report reveals 84% of surveyed Latinos who were U.S. citizens not registered to vote
Sep 18, 2008, 12:01 PM 0
LatinaLista — The first bit of surprising news from the latest Pew Hispanic report entitled 2008 National Survey of Latinos: Hispanics See Their Situation in U.S. Deteriorating; Oppose Key Immigration Enforcement Measures is that immigrants account for 54 percent…
Global Views, Media, Palabra Final, Politics
Spain’s media in uproar over McCain’s comments regarding Prime Minister Zapatero
Sep 18, 2008, 8:17 AM 2
LatinaLista — One of the many criticisms levied by the McCain campaign against Barack Obama has been his lack of foreign policy experience. To make that point, Sen. McCain went on a whirlwind trip this past summer to Mexico…
Government, History, Palabra Final
New campaign makes U.S. Constitution center of national conversation
Sep 17, 2008, 7:12 PM 3
LatinaLista — Today is the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. It’s that “piece of paper” that the “Framers” of this nation inscribed with all their hopes that regardless of the transitions this country experienced, two…
Diversity, Palabra Final, Politics
It’s time to end the honeymoon with gender and race and reclaim this election
Sep 16, 2008, 5:45 PM 2
LatinaLista — The word is that, after being distracted by the “Palin Effect,” the Obama campaign is back on track to focus on what this election is all about the issues. The candidates who really matter in November. (Source:…
Culture, History, Palabra Final, Politics
Statements on Hispanic Heritage Month show which candidate is just not that into the Latino community
Sep 15, 2008, 10:40 PM 20
LatinaLista — Today begins the 40th celebration of Hispanic heritage on a national coordinated scale. While Hispanic Heritage Month has always been a celebration of the collective accomplishments of Latinos, it’s also been about looking ahead to where we…
Online, Politics
Online exercise proves you can pick the next president solely on issues
Sep 15, 2008, 10:02 AM 0
LatinaLista — Ever since Sen. John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate, the numbers for the Republican ticket have skyrocketed. It’s to the point that polls from various states show either a dead heat between the two…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Social Justice
Pro-migrant create special video unmasking the true voices of anti-immigrant group FAIR
Sep 12, 2008, 8:01 PM 0
LatinaLista — This past week, Washington was “invaded” by the annual “Hold Their Feet to the Fire” lobbying event to push Congress to enact immigration reform. One of the leading organizations of the event was the Federation for American…
Global Views, Palabra Final, Politics
Get out the U.S. Vote has become common theme around the world
Sep 12, 2008, 3:27 PM 0
LatinaLista — While the clock till the November elections steadily ticks away and voting organizations are working overtime to entice everyone to register and vote, it’s an understatement to say that people think this is a very important election….
Business, Children, Culture, Youth
Willy Wonka candy makers create Day of the Dead contest for teens
Sep 11, 2008, 7:13 PM 0
LatinaLista — You’ve heard of Willy Wonka, right? Well it seems that the singing recluse candy maker is celebrating something new in Wonkaland — Day of the Dead! In fact, Willy is having a contest in honor of the…
History, Palabra Final
Seventh anniversary of 9-11 should focus on both memorializing and asking the hard questions
Sep 11, 2008, 2:07 PM 7
LatinaLista — On this seventh anniversary of the most horrific act of terrorism perpetuated on American soil in modern history, words have been exhausted as to how this country will avenge the murders of almost 3,000 people whose only…
One woman’s love for the nostalgic Mexican product logos of her childhood leads to the creation of a new brand of clothes that are making vintage new again. LatinaLista — California entrepreneur Molly “Molona” Robbins has fond memories…
Palabra Final, Politics
McCain’s preference for Sarah Palin triggers questions, questions, and more questions
Sep 10, 2008, 9:05 AM 4
LatinaLista – The Republican nominee for vice president, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, brings to the ticket many of the shared values of the Republican Party but can those same values compensate for the lack of political experience? The selection…
Palabra Final, Politics
The “common Latino” has arrived on the political scene packing their own PAC
Sep 9, 2008, 5:05 PM 3
LatinaLista – While both presidential campaigns say they want the Latino vote, it’s been obvious for sometime that its Latinos in certain states whose votes will make or break the race to the Oval Office, and those are the…
