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Latinos Lose In Arizona’s AG Suit Against Voting Rights Act

Mary Mata August 30, 2011

On August 6, 1965, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into legislation.The V.R.A. closely followed the wording of the 15th Amendment;  it applied a nationwide prohibition against denying or […]

Arizona AG Sues Federal Govt To Overturn Voting Rights Act

Mary Mata August 29, 2011

Will Perry Make The Same Mistakes As McCain With Latinos?

Mary Mata

Immigration Debate: Latinos Carry Burden Of Proof

NewsTaco

If you’ve ever wondered about the type of muck that sits at the bottom of the Tea Party barrel, here’s a sample: U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), was in Farmington, NM, […]

What Part Of “It’s The Law” Do They Not Understand?

NewsTaco August 26, 2011

A Colorado Congressman says he’ll introduce a bill to repeal the language requirement of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). News Taco reported on the fact, and according to the Denver Post U.S. Rep. […]

Poll: Economy, DREAM Act Important To Latino Voters

Mary Mata August 25, 2011

By Alicia Menendez Yesterday, Latino Decision released a new poll which found Obama’s approval numbers dipping among Latinos.  Here, Latino Decisions pollster Matt Barreto weighs in on the importance of immigration to […]

Lone Alligator Found Thriving in Arizona Desert

Mary Mata

Large alligators in the United States usually make their homes in swamps, marshes, and the New York sewer system. The bayous of Louisiana and the Florida swamplands are popular areas […]