In Arizona, Latino Mormons at a Crossroads

In Arizona, Latino Mormons at a Crossroads

Mary Mata October 29, 2012

By Valeria Fernandez, New America Media PHOENIX, Az. — José Hernández hasn’t made up his mind about who he’s going to vote for in the upcoming election. “I like things […]

Presidential Race: It’s all About the Latino Ground Game

NewsTaco October 24, 2012

Victor Landa, NewsTaco I mentioned in polite company a couple of times that Latinos are a fourth quarter political people. And even in polite company the idea hasn’t been that well received. But I […]

Voter suppression: 219,000 Latino voters at risk

Mary Mata

By Raisa Camargo, Voxxi Analysts are certain turnout in the Hispanic community will be pivotal in this election and with two weeks before November a new report highlights their electoral clout if […]

Why Pollsters Missed the Latino Vote – 2012 edition

NewsTaco October 23, 2012

By Matt A. Barreto, Latino Decisions In 1998 Harry Pachon and Rudy de la Garza wrote a report for the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute titled “Why Pollsters Missed the Latino Vote […]

Romney Camp Blames Communication for Poor Latino Showing

Mary Mata

By Hispanically Speaking News Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign denied Monday that extremist elements of the GOP have driven away Hispanics and said the only reason he was trailing […]

Young Latino Vote May be Tied to College Enrollment

Mary Mata

By Hope Gillette, Voxxi Young Latino vote in Florida is increasing, says a report from Abby Kiesa, youth coordinator and researcher with Tuft University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic […]

AZ Gives Spanish-Language Voters the Wrong Election Date

Mary Mata October 22, 2012

By New America Media/La Opinion An editorial in La Opinión questions whether Arizona’s Spanish-language voting material — which provided the wrong date for the elections — was an innocent mistake […]

‘Voter Fraud’ Billboards: Clear Channel Asked To Remove Ads

Mary Mata

By Leigh Owens, Huffington Post Latino Voices Color of Change, the nation’s largest online civil rights organization, is taking on media heavyweight Clear Channel over billboards that the advocacy group claims […]

Breaking the “Vicious Cycle” of Not Voting in Texas

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By Peter Malof, Public News Service MERCEDES, Texas – Although early voting starts today in Texas, many potential voters do not think participating in elections is worth the bother. In recent years, Texas […]

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NewsTaco October 17, 2012

Wednesday October 17, 2012 Court to hear Brewer’s appeal in immigration case (AzCapitoltimes): Important because it’s happening today. But it’s not what you think. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer appealed a ruling by […]