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Why the National STEM Education Fund Is So Important
By Maria Cardona, Latinovations Occupations in STEM fields are the second-fastest growing in the nation, just behind health care, according to a Georgetown University study. And while the nation is expected […]
Immigration Reform Revives Cesar Chavez’s Icon Status
By Erika L. Sánchez, NBC Latino The closest thing Latinos have to a national holiday is Cesar Chavez’s birthday on March 31st. Cesar Chavez’s birthday is already celebrated in ten […]
A Latin American Pope? Some Say it’s About Time
By Jacquellena Carrero, NBCLatino With Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he is abdicating at the end of February, speculation has already begun on who will fill the Vatican’s top job. And […]
Before We Bicker on Immigration, Let’s agree On Definitions
By Victor Landa, NewsTaco If we’re going to get anywhere in this looming immigration debate, we’ve got to start in the same room, using words we all understand. I don’t […]
Ann Coulter Is Out Brown Is In
ByVictor Escalante, NewsTaco What a difference a year makes in the Latino national narrative. January had presidential primary candidates saying outrageous things about Latinos to get elected. With the passage […]
Gay Rights & Immigration Advocacy Groups Challenge DOMA
By Latinovations A letter signed by more than 50 gay rights and immigration advocacy groups was sent to the White House on Monday asking President Obama to hold immigration cases […]
Changing Face of America Helps Assure Barack Obama Victory
By Pew Research Center Barack Obama retained enough support from key elements of his base to win reelection, even as he lost ground nationally since 2008. In particular, Obama maintained […]
The Case Against Race-Based Affirmative Action
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr., Being Latnio On October 10, the Supreme Court will again reconsider the necessity and constitutionality of race-based affirmative action when it hears arguments in the […]
Maria Hinojosa: Bird’s Eye View
By Maria Elena Alvarez, NewsTaco A quick peek of history reveals truth to the idea that it is human nature to fear the unknown and herein lies the challenge for […]
Analysis: What Arizona, Michigan Primaries Mean For The GOP
By Aurelia Fierros Just hours before primaries in Arizona and Michigan, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have come into view as the two Republican contenders vying for leadership in what […]