Politics

Immigration Reform 2015: National Latino Organizations Condemn Calls to End Birthright Citizenship

National Latino organizations have criticized the GOP effort to repeal birthright citizenship from the U.S. Constitution.

President Obama Announces New Initiative to Give Free E-Books to Low-Income Children

President Barack Obama stopped by a public library in one of Washington's poorest neighborhoods on Thursday to announce his plan to give low-income children free access to 10,000 e-books.

Democratic Party Nomination: Bernie Sanders Running for President

Sen. Sanders will announce his formal candidacy late in May, becoming the first Democratic Party contender to Hillary Clinton.

Voter ID Laws Debate: 'Discriminatory' Texas Voter Identification Law Challenged at U.S. Appeals Court

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments about Texas' voter identification law, which the U.S. Department of Justice claimed suppresses minority voting.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Presidential Hopeful Delivers Speech on Violence in Baltimore, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered an impassioned speech on Wednesday, touching on two central issues in national discourse and the 2016 presidential election -- racial politics and criminal justice reform.

2016 Presidential Election Polls: Marco Rubio Gains Momentum in Iowa, Edges Jeb Bush

The Iowa caucus is the first stop in the presidential primary season, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., could find himself victorious in the GOP field.

Rand Paul: 'Lack of Fathers' to Blame for Baltimore Riots

Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul on Tuesday said that broken families are to blame for the recent unrest in Baltimore.

Former Miami Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart Joins Univision News as Political Analyst

Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a former U.S. Rep. of Miami, has joined Univision News as a Republican political analyst.

Puerto Rico News: Jeb Bush Pushes for Statehood of Puerto Rico, Challenges the GOP to Reach Out to Latinos

Potential presidential candidate Jeb Bush addressed a university in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, reiterating his support for Puerto Rico statehood while challenging his colleagues in the Republican Party to make a stronger effort to win over Latino voters.

Immigration Reform News Today: Democrats Blast Republicans On Calling For Birthright Citizenship Removal

U.S. congressional lawmakers have criticized the Republican Party's efforts to amendment the country's Constitution and adversely affect birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.

Gay Hoteliers Apologize for Hosting LGBT Rights Opponent Senator Ted Cruz

The owners of New York's first gay-centric hotel, Out NYC, have apologized for hosting Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz, following protests and calls for boycotts.

Immigration News: 'Immigration Is A Good Thing,' Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Launches English-Training Pilot Program

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about the positive attributes of immigration and commented about the "very loud and powerful" voice in Washington, D.C. trying to stop President Barack’s progress on the issue.

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Odds: Potential GOP Candidate Visits Puerto Rico, Set to Speak at Latino Christian Conference

Potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is in Puerto Rico for a number of events with the commonwealth's Republican Party. He will also speak at the largert Latino Christian conference on Wednesday.

Democratic National Committee Names Pablo Manriquez as Director of Hispanic Media

As the 2016 presidential election season continues, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its new hire for the director of Hispanic media role.

Cuban Immigration Policies: Poll Reveals Floridians Want to End Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966

Public opinion is shifting on U.S. immigration policies that favor Cuban immigrants, worrying Cubans wanting to migrate to the U.S.

Presidential Candidates Opinions on Gay Marriage: Rubio Woos Gay Republicans While Staying in Favor of Conservative Christians

The GOP senator has distanced himself from his pro-gay remarks, claiming gay marriage is not a constitutional right.

Immigration Reform News: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Says Jeb Bush is the Best Potential Republican Candidate on Immigration [Watch]

According to long-time immigration activist and Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Jeb Bush would be the most progressive 'GOP presidential candidate on the issue of immigration reform.

Libre Initiative Executive Director Daniel Garza Identifies Economic Freedom, 2016 Election's Impact on Latinos

With the 2016 presidential election slowly gaining speed with candidates from major political parties announcing their bid, one organization has been engaging with the Latino community founded on principles of economic freedom.

Immigration News 2015: 'Historic Levels' of Agents for Border Security, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Says

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson provided a border security update, including the DHS' enforcement policies following President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions of 2014.

Same-Sex Marriage Hearing to Begin at Supreme Court Tuesday

The Supreme Court will hear the case on same-sex marriage on Tuesday. The Supreme Court will hear the case on same-sex marriage on Tuesday. As the hearing approaches, people continue to discuss the controversial topic.
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