Morning NewsTaco
Friday September 14, 2012
Castro Says Both Candidates Need More Hispanic Outreach (Daily Political): Julian Castro, the Mayor of San Antonio, Texas and the keynote speaker at the recent Democratic National Convention said that both the Democrats and the Republicans must work better at reaching out to the Hispanic population in the U.S.
Obama: I Didn’t Promise to Complete Immigration Reform in my First Term (EFE/Fox News Latino): President Barack Obama said Thursday in an exclusive interview with Agencia Efe, Spain’s international news agency, that he had not promised to complete his entire 2008 campaign agenda, including immigration reform, during his first term but rather had said that he would begin working on it.
Obama administration approves first round of work permits for young illegal immigrants (San Jose Mercury News): While some remain wary about coming forward, 72,000 young illegal immigrants sought work permits from the Obama administration in the past month, and a small, undisclosed number learned their applications were approved in recent days.
Joe Biden: Latinos Are ‘The Most Powerful Force In American Politics’ (Huffington Post): Vice President Joe Biden told Latinos in an address to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute on Thursday they “are about to become — and already have — the most powerful force in American politics.”
Ruben Navarrette: Latinos not at the table (San Jose Mercury News): I hear it from Latinos all the time: One of the things they find galling about the mainstream media is when they turn on the television and four pundits are sitting at a table discussing Latinos or some issue that impacts Latinos — and there isn’t a single Latino present.
Latino immigrants as job creators (Voxxi): CFR’s Renewing America initiative just released a new report by Alexandra Starr, a fellow at the New America Foundation, titled “Latino Immigrant Entrepreneurs: How to Capitalize on Their Economic Potential.” Through statistics and personal stories, the report explores Latino immigrant entrepreneurs’ growing contributions to the U.S. economy. Contrary to many who assume Latino immigrants just take away American jobs, Latino immigrants have played an important role in helping to revive small U.S. towns.
Immigrant-rights groups divided over bills on Gov. Brown’s desk (Los Angeles Times): A split emerged in the immigrant rights community Thursday over two bills on the governor’s desk. More than a dozen groups representing immigrant youths urged Jerry Brown to sign the Trust Act but opposed a bill providing driver’s licenses that they say would affect many fewer people.
Biden to Address Congressional Hispanic Caucus’s 35th Gala (Texas Insider): On Thursday, September 13th, Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) 35th Anniversary Awards Gala. Hispanics will continue to drive the growth of America’s labor force in the coming decades, accounting for 60% of the nation’s population growth between 2005 and 2050.
Chicago City Council Passes ‘Welcoming City Ordinance’ To Protect Undocumented Immigrants (Huffington Post): The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that aims to prevent some undocumented immigrants from being detained or deported by federal immigration authorities.
Election 2012: Hispanic Heritage Month and Your Vote (Latina): You could say that Hispanic Heritage Month (which is the only “celebration” that actually straddles two months – from mid-September to mid-October) started earlier this year, with the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Rolling out San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro as the DNC keynote speaker and Florida Junior Senator Marco Rubio to introduce Mitt Romney was proof that Latinos are a hot ticket item before a tight election.
Hispanic Dems upset about DNC contract that went to Republican leader (McClatchy/The Telegraph): Some Hispanic Democrats are angry that one of the few major contracts for minority businesses at the Democratic National Convention went to a leader of North Carolina’s Republican Party. Convention organizers made a big effort to contract with minority-run businesses. But some Hispanics see contracting with the chairman of North Carolina’s Republican National Hispanic Assembly as anathema to the mission of the Democrats, especially considering the partisan differences on major issues such as immigration.
“Hispanic Oprah” promotes Obama in new Spanish-language TV ad in Nevada (Las Vegas Review-Journal): President Barack Obama is getting some Spanish-language help for his campaign in a new Nevada ad starring Cristina Saralegui, who’s known as the “Hispanic Oprah.” The commercial begins airing Friday on Spanish-language TV in the Reno and Las Vegas markets, the campaign said.
Sheriff Arpaio Appeals Court Decision on Racial Profiling (Fox News Latino): Sheriff Joe Arpaio is not taking the latest decision surrounding his deputies and racial profiling lying down. After filing to reverse a lower-court ruling barring his deputies from detaining people based solely on the suspicion that they’re undocumented immigrants, a federal appeals court is considering the appeal.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Facing Toughest Re-election Race to Date (Fox News Latino): Joe Arpaio, the self proclaimed toughest sheriff in America, is gearing up for what he expects will be the toughest of his five re-election campaigns. Unlike previous elections, this time around Arpaio is facing a determined effort from immigration rights activists to push him out.
Research sheds light on lack of healthcare for migrant workers (Medical Xpress): Migrant workers rarely seek medical attention despite experiencing back and neck pain, dental issues, allergies, flu, rashes or skin problems, eye and vision issues, gastrointestinal problems, and psychological issues such as anxiety, depression and isolation. The top reason for not seeking medical attention was “fear of immigration/law enforcement,” followed by language barriers, lack of transportation and cost of care.
Jorge Madrid: The Clean Economy is an Opportunity for US Latinos (Fox News Latino): Economy and jobs are the top issue on Latino voters’ minds, according to the 2012 “Latino Decisions Poll,” a theme that will be featured prominently in this week’s Hispanic Heritage events in DC. It’s all the more reason to discuss a powerful engine of opportunity in this country called the clean “green” economy – it is here, it is real, and it is one of the few bright spots in an economy desperate for a comeback.
