Latino Vote
Justice Sotomayor on ‘Today’: Each Decision Comes at a Cost to Someone
January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
During an appearance on ABC's Today show, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke with Savannah Guthrie about the tough decisions made each day and about how each decision the justices make "comes at a cost to someone." continue reading »
Voting Rights: A Sleeper Issue for Latino Community
January 12, 2013 | by NewsTaco
Here’s a small blip on the radar that’s sure to be getting brighter this year: Six out of the nine states covered under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act are supporting a challenge, in the Supreme Court, that could overturn one of the strongest tools that advocates have in their defense of voting rights. continue reading »
Obama Reveals U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Will Switch to Support Role
January 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
President Barack Obama said Friday that U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan will soon begin shifting from a combat role to one of supporting Afghan security forces. continue reading »
Hispanic Poet to Recite Poem Following Inauguration’s “Our People, Our Future” Theme
January 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Cuban American poet Richard Blanco has been selected to recite a poem at the Jan. 21 inauguration of President Barack Obama, according to the organizing committee for the event. continue reading »
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis Resigns from Obama Administration
January 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, 56, has informed her staff that she plans to resign from the Obama administration, and will not serve as Labor Secretary for the President’s second term. continue reading »
Eva Longoria to Host Latino Inauguration Event Honoring President Obama
January 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Eva Longoria to host a Latino inauguration event honoring the President on the day before his inauguration. continue reading »
Latinos in Colorado an Overview
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Almost half a century after beginning the struggle for their rights and despite some notable successes, Hispanics in this state are still facing serious difficulties, according to the leadership of the Colorado Latino Forum. continue reading »
I Told You So! Latino Power Surge Decades in the Making
January 6, 2013 | by NewsTaco
¿Sabes que? “I Told You So!” I told you all that the Latino vote would play a decisive role in this presidential election. continue reading »
Immigration Reform is Opportunity for Latino Leadership
January 5, 2013 | by NewsTaco
Twenty eight Latinos were sworn into the 113th Congress today. That’s enough to put a new notch on the Latino political wall – there have never been that many Latinos in congress before. Neither has there been a more polarized congress, at least not since the civil war. continue reading »
Hispanic Caucus Supports Decision by Congress to Prevent Fiscal Cliff
January 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) supports the decision by Congress to extend tax relief for working and middle-class Americans. continue reading »
