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TURNOUT: Q&A With Laura Maristany, NALEO's Director of Policy, on Issues Facing Latino Voting Bloc

In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.

Immigration Reform News Update: Rep. Steve King Defends 'Deportable' Term, Undocumented Immigrant Youths Removed from Iowa Freedom Summit

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, a staunch opponent of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has defended his use of the term "deportable" towards an undocumented immigrant who was a guest at the State of the Union.

Presidential Debate 2016: Republican Hopefuls Hold 'Conversation' in GOP Primary Preview

By Paola Hernández
Three senators seen as top contenders for the 2016 Republican ticket on Sunday flocked to a "conversation" hosted by the Koch brothers' Freedom Partners that offered "a preview of the GOP primary debates that begin in August."

Dropkick Murphy's Tells Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker They 'Hate' Him After He Uses 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston'

By Paola Hernández
Celtic rock band the Dropkick Murphys do not like Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. In fact, they "hate him" and want him to stop using their songs as his opening music.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: ICE, Homeland Security Investigations Host First Anti-Human Trafficking Seminar for Mexico Law Enforcement

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its immigration agency hosted an anti-human trafficking seminar in Mexico with dozens of representatives from the country plagued with reoccurring drug, kidnapping and gun violence.

2016 Presidential Election Republican Candidates: Koch Brothers Political Retreat Draws Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz & More [Pics]

By Paola Hernández
Charles and David Koch control Koch Industries, the second largest privately owned company in the U.S. In 2013, the company had revenues of $115 billion.

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

By Paola Hernández
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.
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