La Costa Latina NORTHERN FLORIDA — The Pew Institute reports that Florida’s Latino population is the third-largest in the nation. More than 4.2 million Hispanics reside in Florida which make up 8% of all Hispanics in the United States….
Latino Politics
Another profile of Latino voters breaks down political races showing change is slowly happening
Sep 11, 2012, 2:25 PM 0
LatinaLista — Yesterday, it was the Almanac of Latino Politics and today it’s the NALEO Educational Fund’s Briefing on the 2012 Latino Vote. Presented last week during the Democratic National Convention, the Briefing features Latino congressional candidates from around…
General, Videos
Viernes Video: Documentary explores the volatile history of Latino migration to the United States
Sep 7, 2012, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — The subtitle for the film Harvest of Empire is “The Untold Story of Latinos in America.” It’s a statement that begs for assumptions, especially since it seems Latinos dominate the news headlines lately and most people think…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
Benita Veliz’s appearance at DNC signals another turning point for the DREAM Act
Sep 6, 2012, 3:44 PM 0
LatinaLista — Ever since the Democratic National Convention convened in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Republicans have kept pretty mum on comparing their convention of last week. When it comes to delegate enthusiasm, dynamic speeches promoting the nominee and lack…
Children, Life Issues
University host of last presidential debate creates free K-12 curriculum to teach children about debates and politics
Aug 14, 2012, 12:29 PM 0
LatinaLista — A presidential campaign has to be the epitome of reality television. Every speech, interview and ‘spontaneous’ kiss of babies is scripted to the last detail. The only times where candidates may veer a little off script is during…
Palabra Final, Politics
Majority of Texas Latino voters left to wonder why the excitement over a Ted Cruz victory
Aug 1, 2012, 6:38 PM 3
LatinaLista — The political world is in a frenzy today because of what happened in last night’s Texas Republican Senate primary race — newcomer Ted Cruz beat veteran and current Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst. The election of Ted Cruz has…
By Marcia Yerman Moms Clean Air Force The use of comedy and satire to inform and challenge has a long tradition. Before Lenny Bruce was taking on political issues, Aristophanes was writing about the futility of the Peloponnesian War…
Global Views
Mexican actor creates online petition to pressure UN and Carter Center to send election monitors for presidential election
Jun 28, 2012, 12:49 PM 0
LatinaLista — There are two things the world expects from the outcome of this weekend’s presidential election in Mexico — drama and accusations of cheating. In a country that is recognized the world over for its systemic corruption, expectations…
By Imogen Reed Latina Voices Ask any Latino man and he will tell you just how strong Latina women are. He will probably be remembering how his mom managed to work two jobs, look after the kids and keep…
Global Views
International political movement, Morena, demands and dreams for a more democratic Mexico
Jun 18, 2012, 1:03 PM 1
By Natalia A. Bonilla Berrios LatinaLista UNITED KINGDOM — Eager for a change in their home country, hundreds of Mexicans abroad are demanding true democracy, fair results and social growth as the July 1st presidential election approaches. And they…
By Richard Romero LatinaLista OHIO — Saving the American Dream and bringing back the economy is what will bring out Latino voters in Ohio. Ohio has over 140,000 eligible Hispanic voters, and Ohio’s total Hispanic population is 354,674. Given…
Philanthropy
Non-profits take backseat to political donations, but which is the better community investment?
May 21, 2012, 3:28 PM 1
By Lilly Zeller LatinaLista PUERTO RICO — Where should the lines be drawn when communicating the crude reality about non-profits? Is it wrong to pinpoint the vast sums of monies that are going into the accounts of political candidates?…
Guest Voz
Guest Voz: Rodolfo Acuña — Illusion breeds disillusion, especially in politics
May 16, 2012, 1:05 PM 0
By Rodolfo F. Acuña LatinaLista I recently relented to pressure of a former student to go on Facebook. He persuaded on its usefulness as an organizing tool. Once I got on FB I could see that I could not…
Local News, South
Remembering When the Chicano Movement Started in Austin, Texas
May 10, 2012, 9:46 AM 0
By Gilbert Martinez La Voz de Austin In 1960, before the John F. Kennedy campaign, I along with Gus Garcia, Roy Velasquez and several other folks organized voter registration drives. We did it because there were very few Mexican…
Palabra Final, Politics
The Conundrum: How to get Hispanic GOPers to sell Latino voters an inconvenient message and believe in it
May 8, 2012, 1:28 PM 0
LatinaLista — Not since Michael Steele was the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) perennial “foot-in-mouth” chairman have news web sites, bloggers and social media streams been ablaze, aflutter, aghast and amused at what someone from the RNC has said regarding…
General, Guest Voz
Guest Voz: Rodolfo F. Acuña — Strength of Latino political core is not built on electing Latino officials
May 4, 2012, 10:04 AM 0
By Rodolfo F. Acuña LatinaLista The fitness exercise pilates, from my limited understanding of the exercise method, works on the principle of developing “a strong core or center (tones abdominals while strengthening the back), and improving coordination and balance.”…
Palabra Final
No need to worry Romney will ever claim his Mexican roots for political gain
May 2, 2012, 5:34 PM 1
LatinaLista — A new poll shows that not even sharing the same religion can deliver a voting bloc to a political candidate. According to today’s Gallup survey, Roman Catholics are divided between Obama and Romney. Hispanic Catholics — about…
Palabra Final
Washington political analysts confirm GOP’s dysfunction doesn’t bode well for Latinos
May 1, 2012, 3:52 PM 0
LatinaLista — It is rare to read two prominent nonpartisan political analysts agree in condemning one political party over another. Yet, two such nonpartisan, Washington-based analysts did just that over the weekend and what they wrote should not only…
