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Barack Obama Proposes Declaring Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness: US President Talks Importance of Fish, Caribou in Alaska [Video]

President Barack Obama will call on Congress to protect 1.4 million acres of Alaska's Artic from oil and gas drilling.

Alberto Nisman Argentina: Journalist Who Broke News of Prosecutor's Death Flees, Fears for His Life

By Paola Hernández
Damian Pachter, the Jewish journalist believed to have been first to break the news on the death of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, has fled Argentina for Israel in fear for his life.

Venezuela Protests 2015: Citizens See Less Support as They Continue Protesting President Nicolás Maduro, Food Shortages & Rising Costs

By Paola Hernández
On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas. On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas.

President Obama Addresses 200 Mayors at the White House Conference, Receives Enthusiastic Intro From Kevin Johnson [Video]

By Paola Hernández
Days after delivering his State of the Union address, President Obama called on the majors from big cities across the country to help carry out the issues he outlined in his speech and adopt what he describes as "middle class economics."

State of the Union 2015 Address Reaction: Latino Millennials Talk Economy, Free Community College & Immigration

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama covered several topics during the latest State of the Union address on Jan. 20, ranging from the free community college program, immigration and notably the economy. Latin Post spoke with Latino millennials about the State of the Union on the aforementioned topics.

Presidential Election 2016: Sarah Palin Says She is 'Seriously Interested' in Running for President, But In No Rush to Make Final Decision

By Paola Hernández
The 2016 Republican presidential election will be pretty interesting, especially now that Sarah Palin has confessed that she is "seriously interested" in making another bid for the White House.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates: Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio Hires Director From Karl Rove-Founded Organization for PAC

By Paola Hernández
Sen. Marco Rubio is taking official steps toward launching a Republican presidential campaign for 2016.

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell Forces Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline: Senate to Vote by Next Week as Some Worry of Environnmental Impact

By Paola Hernández
The Senate is on track to vote on the Keystone pipeline project before the end of next week after its new majority leader, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, forced the body through.

Pregnancy & Abortion Legal News: A Look at Abortion Restrictions 42 Years After Roe v. Wade

By Paola Hernández
More than half (53 percent) of reproductive care clinics, doctors and clinical workers faced threats in 2014, according to recent studies. And conservative forces continue to push aggressive and restrictive antiabortion legislation that leaves women without safe access.

Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadline: Health Insurance Plan Selections Significantly Increase, Notably From Florida and Texas

By Paola Hernández
Health insurance plan selections significantly increased during the ninth week of the second open enrollment period of the ederally Facilitated Marketplace, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Federal Judge Rules DREAMers Can Obtain Driver's Licenses in Arizona, Over 22,000 Immigrants Now Eligible

By Paola Hernández
After a lengthy legal battle, Arizona DREAMers were granted a permanent injunction to obtain driver's licenses by a federal judge on Thursday.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Catholic Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Immigration Reform, Calling It a 'Pro-Life Issue'

By Paola Hernández
A coalition of Catholic-based leaders have called on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform in a letter, according to Faith In Public Life (FPL). The Catholic leaders wrote the letter to Congress as the March for Life protest occurs in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, which is the anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on Roe vs. Wade.

GOP Delays Anti-Abortion Bill: Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Reportedly Caused 'Meltdown' Among House Republicans

By Paola Hernández
Instead of voting on an anti-abortion bill that would prohibit women from terminating a pregnancy after the first 20 weeks, House Republicans decided to pass less restrictive legislation that seeks to stop taxpayer funding for abortions.

GOP and Tea Party Mention Immigration in Spanish Responses to 2015 State of the Union Address But Give No Reform Plan [Video]

By Paola Hernández
The Republican Party provided five responses to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Two in particular affect Latino immigrants in particular as GOP legislators addressed them in Spanish. However, the Republican mention on immigration was brief and vague.

House Democrats Nominate Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard as Top Democrat on Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee; First Latina to Hold Role

By Paola Hernández
Democrats have recommended one of their own to become the first Latina to serve as a Ranking Member or Chair on an appropriations subcommittee in the House of Representatives.

Sheldon Silver Lawyers Deny 'Meritless' Corruption Charges: NY Politicians Ask New York State Assembly Speaker to Resign From Office

By Paola Hernández
New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver turned himself in to federal authorities Thursday morning on charges of corruption and bribery.

State of the Union 2015 Address Update in Boise, Idaho: President Obama Promotes 'Middle-Class Economics' Agenda During Post-SOTU Address

By Paola Hernández
As stated during the State of the Union on Tuesday, President Barack Obama began to travel across the U.S. to promote his "middle-class economics" plan. His first stop was Boise, Idaho.

Governor Greg Abbott Tries to Woo Texas Latinos, Talks Little About Immigration, Reform During Inauguration Speech

By Paola Hernández
New Texas Gov.. Greg Abbott continued his efforts to woo the state's growing Latino population during his inauguration speech on Tuesday.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Restoring Diplomatic Ties, Embassies Continue in Bilateral Talks; Differences Remain on Immigration

By Paola Hernández
The United States and Cuban officials are on their second day of diplomatic talks in the island, which will include plans to reopen embassies at their respective capitals.

State of the Union Address Speech: Michelle Obama Wears Michael Kors at State of the Union Address

By Paola Hernández
Not all eyes were on President Obama during last night's State of the Union address as fashion writers across the globe took note that his wife, Michelle Obama, opted to wear a Michael Kors suit for the event.
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