Politics

Immigration and Marco Rubio: GOP Attack Ad Paints Rubio's Senate Immigration Bill as 'Amnesty'

The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a new advertisement targeting a Democratic Georgia senate candidate, but it may have paired Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, with an "amnesty" immigration bill.

Election 2014: Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman Seeks Latino Support for Fourth Term, Now Backing DACA, DREAMers

In a midterm election season that has been relatively quiet, three-term Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is running in one of the most hotly contested re-elections of his political career.

Internet Slowdown Protest: Net Neutrality is Now Top FCC Comment Topic of All Time

The debate over net neutrality has sparked major public outcry. The 1,477,301 public comments made to the Federal Communications Commission as of Wednesday is the most of any issue in its history.

Social Security Benefits Are Only Income for 43 Percent of Retired Latinos, Immigration Reform and Minimum Wage Hike Could Help

The statistics are worrying. Forty-three percent of Latinos depend entirely on social security in retirement, according to one report.

Obama ISIS Speech Criticized by House Speaker John Boehner, GOP Senators, But they Agreed on Islamic State's Threat

President Barack Obama addressed the nation about his plans to target the Islamic State, also known as ISIS and ISIL, and lawmakers from the Republican Party commented on the positives and negatives of his strategy.

Immigration News Update: Attorney General Eric Holder and Mexican, Central American Counterparts Talk Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed Attorney General Eric Holder visited Mexico City to meet with fellow attorneys general from Mexico and across Central America.

Abortion Clinic & Law Update 2014: Missouri Passes 72-Hour Mandatory Waiting Period for Abortions

Lawmakers in the state of Missouri have enacted mandatory waiting periods for abortions on Wednesday.

New Mexico Governor Candidates Susana Martinez and Gary King Butt Heads Over Having 'A Latino Heart' [Video]

New Mexico Attorney General Gary King is being criticized about remarks he made about Gov. Susana Martinez.

Election 2014: Andrew Romanoff, Democratic Candidate for Colorado's 6th District, Hopes Latino Vote Will Help Him Win in November

In one of this year's most hotly contested elections, Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff is confident he will defeat Republican incumbent Mike Coffman in the battle to represent Colorado's 6th District.

Poll: Latino Voters More Negative About US, Obama and the Economy; in Favor of Hillary Clinton Over Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio

According to a new poll of registered Latino voters, more Hispanics think the United States is heading in the wrong direction than previously.

Internet Slowdown Day Hits as FCC's Tom Wheeler Hints at Neutrality Rules for Wireless

On Wednesday, Netflix, Digg, Reddit, Tumblr, and many others took part in an online protest reminiscent of the 2011 anti-SOPA action to protest against the Federal Communications Commission's planned new Open Internet policy and the "fast lanes" proposal associated with it. Meanwhile, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler hinted this week at expanding Net Neutrality-type protections to wireless broadband.

Election Results 2014: Dominican-American Mayor of Providence, Angel Taveras, Loses Primary Bid for RI Governor

For the first time, a Dominican-American ran in a gubernatorial primary election in Rhode Island, and a Guatemalan-American will compete to become mayor in Providence, Rhode Island in the November elections.

Immigration Rights Leaders Arrested Outside Harry Reid's Office, Ask Senate Leader to 'Keep His Word' on Immigrant Relief

Advocates for immigrants rights were arrested outside Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s, D-NV, office on Tuesday.

Election 2014 Results: Scott Brown Wins NH GOP Senate Primary, Latino Angel Taveras Loses in RI

Primary elections were held in five northeastern states on Tuesday. In four states, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, voters chose candidates to compete in gubernatorial races.

Marijuana Legalization 2014: Philadelphia Set to Decriminalize Cannabis

Philadelphia to become largest city to decriminalize marijuana Philadelphia is poised to be the next city in the nation to legalize marijuana, based on an agreement to sign the law by Mayor Michael Nutter.

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Latino Advocates Address 'Setback' of Obama Immigration Executive Action Delay

A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy organizations responded to President Barack Obama's executive action delay on immigration. The coalition, known as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), expressed "anger" and "disappointment" with Obama's decision.

Poll: Americans' Support of Undocumented Immigrants Obtaining Citizenship Declining; Republicans, Blacks See Big Change

According to a new poll, Americans' views on immigration and citizenship for undocumented immigrants is changing.

White House Promotes Obama's Four Principles for 'Common Sense' Immigration Reform Proposal

Obama said he would announce an executive action if Congress does not provide him a "common-sense" comprehensive immigration bill. To support what he's looking for, the White House outlines four main principles for a "common-sense" proposal.

Obama on Immigration Reform: 59 Percent Disapprove of Immigration Management, Job Approval Hit New Lows

President Barack Obama's handling of immigration and his overall job performance has declined to new lows based on polling data.

Senate Elections 2014: Latino Vote 'Small' in Close Senate Races, But Eligible Voter Turnout Growing

Senate Democrats in narrow reelection races could have been impacted by President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration. While Obama decided to postpone an executive action until after the November elections, eligible Latino voters are few in hotly contested states.
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