Politics

Gay Marriage News: South Carolina Judge Issues First Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in State Despite Earlier Ban

A judge has issued the first same-sex marriage licenses in South Carolina. Judge Irvin Condon has issued the first same-sex marriage licenses in South Carolina.

Louisiana Senate Race Update 2014: Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Expected as Mary Landrieu Seeks 60th Voter

The U.S. Senate has been debating on the Keystone XL pipeline legislation following a vote push by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. Landrieu has insisted the recent effort to vote on the bill is not political as she faces a runoff election following the midterm Election Day.

Latino Policy Group Demands New York's Mayor Hire More Latinos

Members of The National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP) spoke out on Monday at New York City Hall about the de Blasio Administration's abysmal record hiring Latinos for his government, saying it is the most underrepresented group. With the Latino population at 29 percent citywide, the de Blasio Administration has hired only 11 percent for his administration appointments.

North Korean Concentration Camps: United Nations Votes Against Kim Jong-Un, North Korea

The United Nations has moved forward in a push to hold North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un accountable for alleged crimes against humanity.

'Jane the Virgin', 'Orange Is the New Black' Star Diane Guerrero Discusses Deportation of Her Parents, Brother [Watch]

"Jane the Virgin" and "Orange Is the New Black" actress Diane Guerrero recently opened up about her parents and brother being deported from her Boston home when she was just for 14-years-old.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 Update: Obama Requests Funding, Surgeon & Doctor Die From Ebola, More Health Professionals Needed

The Ebola epidemic in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone has not slowed down. President Obama is seeking billions in funding from Congress before it ends it session. Health professionals are dying from the disease, but thousands more are badly needed if the disease is going to stop killing people.

South Dakota Native American Tribe Promises to Close Borders to Keystone XL Construction if Pipeline is Approved

The proposed 1,660-mile pipeline would carry oil from Canada's tar sands to refineries in Texas pipeline.

114th Congress Update: Rep. Ben Ray Luján Nominated as 1st Latino Chair for Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

The Democratic leader in the House of Representatives has named a Latino representative from New Mexico to head the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). If approved by the Democratic caucus, Rep. Ben Ray Luján will be the first Latino to hold the position.

Alaska Senate Results 2014: Democratic Incumbent Mark Begich Admits Defeat, GOP Dan Sullivan's Win Marks GOP Gain

The Alaskan U.S. Senate race has concluded with a concession by the Democratic incumbent and another official gain for the GOP in Washington, D.C.

Democrats Unanimously Re-Elect House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as Republican Party Takes Over Chamber

In a closed-door meeting Tuesday, Democrats re-elected Rep. Nancy Pelosi to another two-year term as House minority leader.

Immigration Reform & Law 2014: White House Cites Immigration Bills From Previous Presidents to Justify Executive Action

The White House on Monday cited a 1986 immigration legislation that granted amnesty to many undocumented immigrants without accounting for their spouses or children, to justify its own plans to issue an executive order on immigration.

Immigration Executive Action Update: Obama 'Attempted' to Work With GOP, 116 House Democrats Write Support for Executive Action

According to one Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama has “attempted” to work with the Republican Party on comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration Reform News: Executive Action Delay Caused 'Loss' of Latino Vote at Midterm Elections, Says Bill Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton said the low Latino voter turnout for the midterm elections might have been connected to the immigration reform executive action delay.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: President Addresses Imminent Action, Government Shutdown, His Authorities at G20 Summit

Talks about President Barack Obama’s imminent immigration reform executive action followed him to the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Australia.

Obamacare Website & Insurance: 56 Percent of Americans Disapprove of the Affordable Care Act, Poll Says

As the Affordable Care Act begins its second open enrollment period, a mere 37 percent of Americans say they approve of the law.

US State Department Shuts Down Unclassified Email System After Cyber Attack by Hackers

The U.S. State Department's unclassified email system was intentionally shut down Friday after a cyberattack, according to officials. The classified systems, however, reportedly remained unaffected by the intrusion.

Immigration News 2014: Immigrant Democrats Are More Conservative Than US-Born Counterparts, Says Partnership for a New American Economy Study

Foreign-born citizens are more conservative, study shows The Partnership for a New American Economy kicked off a new Hispanic Engagement Campaign Wednesday in order to highlight the idea that Hispanics are able to align with both the Republican and Democratic party, depending on the issues.

Joe Biden Announces Refugee Program for Central American Minors

Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday, a program set to launch in December that will grant refugee status to minors who live in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and whose parents legally reside in the United States.

Disney Secretly Makes No-Fly Zone Around Theme Parks

Disney parks have secretly made the airspace surrounding "The Happiest Place on Earth" a federally regulated no-fly zone.

New York City Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve Resident-Police Relations, Police Commission Calls it an Intrusion

The New York City Right to Know Act is being introduced, with local residents and civil rights advocates hoping it will help police officers and residents communicate with each other more effectively in the hopes of defusing conflict before it escalates.
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