The latest news relating to the political world as it impacts the US Latino community.
On March 11, 2003 Staff Sergeant Eric Alva, a proud Latino and a proud Marine who led a crew of 11 in Iraq, stepped on a landmine, which caused him to lose his leg. He was the first American injured in Iraq and he was awarded the Purple Heart for his service to our country. [...]
On Wednesday, while testifying before Congress, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton complained that domestic political obstinacy was making it difficult for the Administration to proceed with its foreign policy and diplomatic aims in Latin America. A lack of cooperation between Congress and the White House has led to continuing delays in the appointment process [...]
On Monday, Colombian singer Shakira was received at the White House to discuss early childhood development (ECD) projects in Latin America. Shakira, who is involved with the issue, founded the Fundación América Latina en Acción Solidaria (ALAS), a group comprised of Latin American artists and business leaders that advocates for ECD programs. While at the [...]
The World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour event is a simple, yet powerful symbol that by working together each of us can make a positive impact on our planet. In just a few weeks, hundreds of millions of people, organizations, corporations and governments will come together in a call-to-action on climate change by turning their lights [...]
Although the March 2nd primary for the governor race in Texas is getting most of the attention in the news, the primary for lieutenant governor could be a worthwhile race to watch. Linda Chavez-Thompson, a second generation Mexican-American, is running against former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle and Austin deli owner Mac Katz in [...]
The American Principles Project, a conservative group, has announced a new initiative to promote their movement to Hispanics by emphasizing their traditional social values. The Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles will work to woo Hispanics toward the right while simultaneously pushing conservatives to change their attitude toward immigration reform, thus tapping into the great political [...]
A letter issued by 23 civil rights organizations should provide some answers to those who profess to being troubled and confused by the civil rights community’s unwillingness to fall into lock-step with them and the Administration on the Open Internet proceeding. It should go without saying that civil rights organizations are not only entitled, but [...]
State Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez filed the necessary paperwork yesterday to become a candidate for the office of Lieutenant Governor in California. The second-in-command position is currently vacant and embroiled in turmoil, as has been reported in La Plaza, since Governor Schwarzenegger tried unsuccessfully to appoint Republican Abel Maldonado to fill the seat. Maldonado [...]
J.D. Hayworth announced on Monday that he would be running against Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in the upcoming Senate race in August. Hayworth plans to build his campaign message on the issues of border security and illegal immigration, tapping into the anger of conservative hardliners in Arizona.
As reported in a recent post by La Plaza, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart’s (R-FL) announcement to retire in January initiated an unexpected political jostle when his brother, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), who represents the neighboring congressional district, decided to vacate his seat and run in the retiring Diaz-Balart’s district, which is seen as a Republican safe [...]
