Kimberly Kipp
Blog Entries by Kimberly Kipp
The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos
January 7, 2011 | by Kimberly Kipp | HS News Network
With these reapportionment changes, Latinos likely will play a larger role in national politics in the coming decade. Two states that gained seats, Florida and Nevada, have been key swing battlegrounds in recent presidential elections (having voted for the Republican nominee in 2004 and the Democrat in 2008). In both states, Latinos are a growing share of eligible voters. continue reading »
Hispanically Speaking News Statement on Defeat of the DREAM Act
December 18, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
After a heated debate on the Senate floor, the Senate today defeated passage of the DREAM Act. The vote today came 3 votes short of passage, with three Republicans supporting the measure. continue reading »
The US Version of “La llorona” Future House Speaker John Boehner via Jimmy Fallon
December 15, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
Future House Speaker John Boehner is quickly becoming as legendary as Mexico La LLoronz sung by Chavela Vargas continue reading »
Reid to Forge Ahead with Dream Act Vote- Show your Support Now!
December 14, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
Harry Reid’s Spokesman. Jim Manley has said that the Senate Majority leader plans to forge ahead with a vote on the DREAM Act this session. "We intend to have a vote," Manley said. "We're still trying to figure out when." continue reading »
JUST IN: DREAM Act Set For November 29th Vote
November 17, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
Speaking to several hundred Hispanic leaders at the Latino Leaders Network luncheon today, Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez announced that Speaker Pelosi has tentatively set November 29th for a vote on the Dream Act continue reading »
With GOP Victories, Harsh Immigration Copycat Laws Likely Across the Country
November 13, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | HS News Network
The abundance of Republican victories in the 2010 elections draw a bleak landscape for undocumented immigrants. The ascent of hard-line GOP governors (not to mention members of state legislatures) – many of whom highlighted opposition to illegal immigration in their campaigns – means that pens will be at the ready to sign bills like Arizona’s SB 1070. continue reading »
HS News Salutes the 150,000 Latinos Serving in our Armed Services and the One Million + Veterans
November 11, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
House Resolution 1651 includes the fact that 149,411 Latinos are currently serving as active duty members in the United States Armed Services. According to the most recently available figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, over 1.1 million Latinos are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. There are 23 million surviving veterans in the United States. continue reading »
Brazil’s Ruling Party Candidate Dilma Rousseff a Clear Favorite Today in the Presidential Runoff
October 31, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
Rousseff has not only benefited from President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva’s fantastic popularity, but from a thriving economy as well. Both Rousseff and Jose Serra, the two leading candidates support the current economic policies that have made Brazil one of the world’s fastest growing economies. continue reading »
Flores is Out, Before He’s In. Does Chico Advance in Influence Among Latinos?
October 12, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | HS News Network
When all is said and done, I fully expect the pool of candidates for Chicago mayor in next year’s municipal elections to consist of four or five serious candidates (defined here as someone who might get 20 percent support) and two or three stubborn hold-outs who will remain in the running to the end even though everybody realizes they will only get 1 percent voter support. continue reading »
Visit HS-News Cartoons- Baldo Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 28, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
Baldo is a comic strip written by Hector Cantú and illustrated by Carlos Castellanos. Widely billed as being the first comic strip to feature Latino characters and themes to be marketed to a mainstream audience. HS NEWS brings it to you in English and Español! continue reading »
Oh No! What Will the Lazy Mexicans do if They Can’t Pick Tomatoes?
September 27, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
Looking for thought provoking humor on current events? Come take a humorous look at our frienemies- Introducing ¿Amigo ó Enemigo? What did they say??? What does HS News Say??? continue reading »
Game against Toronto must-win for Chicago
September 8, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Chicago Fire Soccer
Currently wallowing in 11th place – seven points behind Seattle for the eighth and final playoff spot – the Fire play their biggest game of the season Wednesday night when they host ninth-place Toronto FC at Toyota Park. continue reading »
Bloodshed Continues in Mexico over Weekend in Spite of Increased Police Patrols
August 29, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
At least 30 people were murder victims throughout Mexico, as the country reels from the discovery of 72 murdered migrants on a ranch outside of Tamaulipas earlier in the week. continue reading »
The Immigration Debate: A Humorous look back at History VIDEO
August 28, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
The immigration debate blows up when the Pilgrims protest limitations to their rights in America. continue reading »
Changes Approved for Catholic Mass
August 21, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp | Latino Daily News
On August 20 it was announced that Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, received the final English text of the third edition of the Roman Missal. Several changes will be implemented in 2011. continue reading »
