Ever since Trump took office, the name of the game in DC is — D-R-A-M-A! Not even the worthy kind but the one of Trump and his circle’s own making. It’s a ride that is wearing thin. That’s why…
BlogBeat, zNew Headline
Ahead of government shutdown, Congress sets its sights on not-so-comprehensive immigration reform
By Matthew Wright The Conversation For a moment, it looked as though 2018 might be the year that ended a three-decade streak of failure to pass so-called “comprehensive immigration reform.” On Jan. 11, a bipartisan group of six senators…
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How the most comprehensive report on climate change impacts your family
By Marcia G. Yerman Moms Clean Air Force The Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) has been released. Over 1500 journals and reports were examined to “assesses the physical science of climate change.” It has presented findings stating – unequivocally…
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Census director’s resignation could affect control of Congress after 2020
By Jay L. Zagorsky The Conversation John H. Thompson, the director of the U.S. Census Bureau, just resignedamid a funding fight over the 2020 Census. Since it comes at the same time that the president fired the director of the FBI, why…
BlogBeat, zNew Headline
A look at the House health care plan through the lens of faith, hope and charity
By J.B. Silvers The Conversation Since the debate leading to the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has taken on all the trappings of a religious battle, perhaps it would be good to look at…
Politics, zNew Headline
Is Trump trying to delegitimize Latinos’ place in the country?
Marisa Treviño LatinaLista In 2011, then private citizen Trump began loudly questioning former President Barack Obama’s citizenship. It wasn’t long before Trump became synonymous with the “birther movement,” and though there was never credible proof to make such a…
Economy, Government, zNew Headline
How Latinos Perceive the Role of Government
By Juhem Navarro-Rivera Demos Latino/as’ changing economic fortunes in the wake of the Great Recession and the racist undertones of anti-immigrant rhetoric are major sources of their disillusionment with the Republican Party. While Latino/as have more positive attitudes toward…
Crowdfunding, zNew Headline
Crowdfunder: Telling the story of 14,000 forcibly displaced Colombians
LatinaLista — Crowdfunder: Telling the story of 14,000 forcibly displaced Colombians For 50 years, a conflict has raged over influence in Colombian territory. The fighting, between the Colombian government, paramilitary groups, armed drug traffickers and left-wing guerrilla groups, has…
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You’d be surprised how many things in our homes are made with untested chemicals & current toxics bill does nada to help
By Molly Rauch Mom’s Clean Air Force What do shower curtains, cleaning products, couches, crafting supplies, and cooking pans have in common? Untested chemicals. Store shelves are full of products that contain untested chemicals, products whose ingredients may or…
By Celeste Zarza Infosurhoy.com The National Anti-Drug Secretariat’s Community Prevention Program features summer camps, community centers and schools for parents. ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Recreation and healthy activities are the latest allies in the fight against drug addiction among children…
Children, Videos, zNew Headline
Video: Foster care reform includes looking at the facts and acting — not reacting
LatinaLista — With 50 different child welfare organizations in the country, not one of the 50 is reported to be working well, according to Molly McGrath Tierney, director for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services. It is a…
Local News, Southwest, zNew Headline
Arizona’s Latino Caucus goals include education, economy, reforming CPS
By Diangelea Millar Cronkite News Service PHOENIX – While addressing issues such as education, the economy and reforming Child Protective Services, lawmakers need to focus more on Arizona’s growing Hispanic population, the head of the Arizona Legislative Latino Caucus…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
New immigrant deportation report underscores a gov’t as divided on the issue as the nation
LatinaLista — Last week, rumors were rampant that the Obama administration was bracing for bad news just as the Democratic National Convention was winding down. The bad news was the monthly jobs report. The report showed only very slight…
Local News, Southwest
Bill to make English the official U.S. language is back for another try
By Brandon Ross Cronkite News Service WASHINGTON – Rep. John Conyers didn’t speak a word of English at Thursday’s hearing on a bill to make English the official language of the nation, but he still made his opinion of…
Government, Life Issues
U.S. Census shows their relevancy with new initiative featuring infographics, interactive elements and Pinterest account
LatinaLista — Ever since Congress made it known that they were willing to cut funds to the US Census, namely scrapping the American Community Survey, the US Census Bureau has been put on the defensive. In video presentations and…
Life Issues
Nationwide civics survey finds 85 percent of Americans don’t know meaning of “rule of law”
LatinaLista — The one line of defense critics use to denounce issues like the DREAM Act or in-state tuition for undocumented students or allowing undocumented parents to stay with their families while their deportation cases are being heard is…
Books, Education, History, Palabra Final
Guest Voz: Study finds certain college texts largely ignore Latino contributions
By Drs. Jessica Lavariega-Monforti & Adam McGlynn LatinaLista — On May 11, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law a bill targeting the teaching of ethnic studies. Under the new law, any school district will lose ten percent of…
Education, Government
Government creates new site to help with the college decision
LatinaLista — The value of a college education is taking on new meaning these days in a tight economy but there’s no doubt that a college degree is essential for people who want to practice a profession and have…