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I-Hsien Sherwood



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Charles Rangel Faces Adriano Espaillat in Rematch for NY's 13th District, Challenger Could Be First Dominican in Congress

Voters in New York's 13th District head to the polls today to determine the outcome of the rematch between longtime Representative Charles Rangel and his opponent in the Democratic primary, Adriano Espaillat. The winner in this heavily blue district will be the presumptive victor in November's midterm election.

Primary Elections 2014 Results: California and New Mexico Races Predict Greater Latino Influence in Midterms

Gubernatorial primary results in California and New Mexico Tuesday night indicate both parties in those states could be scrambling for Latino votes come the November elections, despite typically low Hispanic turnout during midterm elections.

Julian Castro HUD Secretary Nomination: What Does It Mean for Latinos and the Midterm Elections?

There's already speculation that President Obama's selection of Julian Castro as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is a bid to help the rising star get noticed by the as-yet-unofficial 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. It's hard to argue with the strength of a ticket headed by one of the most powerful and well-recognized women in the world and supported by an up-and-coming member of the second largest ethnic group in the country.

Cinco de Mayo and 6 Other Things That Aren't Actually Mexican

In the minds of many Americans, Cinco de Mayo is an excuse for conspicuous inebriation masquerading as a cultural holiday. It's morphed into a garish display of cheap sombreros, fake mustaches and watered-down margaritas. The only part of Mexico that celebrates it is Puebla, and Mexican Americans rarely join in. So what else has been masquerading as Mexican?

Hugo Chavez Dead at 58, Leaves a Legacy That Will Echo for Years to Come

A year after the death of bombastic and influential Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, we take a look back at our original obituary.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Discharge Petition Could Offer End Run Around House Republicans

The odds of passage for comprehensive immigration reform are looking bleaker. What options do supporters still have?

Immigration Reform News 2013: Bill Will Create Jobs, McCain Tells Republican Crowds [VIDEO]

Arizona Senator John McCain is pushing the comprehensive immigration reform bill he helped to write, telling Republican-leaning crowds that it will create jobs and boost the economy.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Marco Rubio Tells Republican Holdouts Bill Is Better Alternative Than Obama Executive Order

Florida Senator Marco Rubio is warning fellow conservatives that the bipartisan immigration reform bill currently being debated in Congress is far better than the alternative: letting President Obama legalize undocumented immigrants by executive order.

Immigration Reform News 2013: No Bill This Summer As House Recess Begins

As expected, immigration reform is moving more slowly through Congress than initially intended. As expected, immigration reform is moving more slowly through Congress than initially intended.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Republicans Show New Support for DREAMers, But Not Their Families

In an attempt to appear more receptive to immigration reform, House Republicans are expressing support for young undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. But the rhetoric about their parents remains as harsh as ever.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Will Republican Supporters Lose Their Primaries in 2014?

Conventional political wisdom says House Republicans must oppose comprehensive immigration reform if they want to avoid primary challenges from the right. But do they?

Immigration Reform News 2013: Will Undocumented Immigrants Only Vote for Democrats if Granted Citizenship?

Republicans opposed to comprehensive immigration reform often cite the rule of law as their main reason for reticence.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Evangelicals Push for Reform, but McCain is Pessimistic

It’s slow going for immigration reform in the House of Representatives, but there are indications that progress has been made.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Senators Make Some Headway Convincing House Republicans

Comprehensive immigration reform faces tough opposition in the conservative House of Representatives, but there are signs that Republicans may be changing their minds.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Napolitano Steps Down from DHS, House Denounces Senate Bill

Secretary of Homeland security Janet Napolitano resigned this week, and House Republicans struggle to reconcile the needs of the national party with the desires of their constituents.

No Reelection Bid for Texas Gov. Rick Perry: Announcement Fuels 2016 Presidential Run Speculation

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection in 2014, spurring speculation that he will be focusing on another presidential run in 2016.

SpaceX 'Grasshopper' Reusable Rocket Hovers Vertically 1000 Feet Off Launch Pad (Full Video)

Private space exploration company SpaceX has reached another milestone, this time sending its Grasshopper reusable rocket over 1,000 feet into the air and returning it safely to the ground.

Bolivia, Venezuela and Nicaragua Offer Edward Snowden Amnesty

Bolivia has joined Venezuela and Nicaragua in extending an offer of amnesty to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Student Loan Interest Rates Double As Congress Fails to Act

Student loan interest rates doubled today, after Congress and President Obama were unable to agree to a deal that would prevent the increase.

Prop 8 Falls, Same-Sex Marriages Ceremonies Begin Again in California [VIDEO]

Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court rules against proponents of Proposition 8, California's gay marriage ban, the Ninth Circuit lifted a stay on same-sex marriages, and gay and lesbian couples began taking their vows.

DOMA, California Prop 8 Overturned by Supreme Court in Victory for Same-Sex Marriage

In a pair of landmark decisions, the Supreme Court removed many of the barriers facing same-sex couples seeking equal protection in the United States.

Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling Guts Key Provision

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act in a ruling handed down Tuesday morning that will have far-reaching consequences for minority voters, perhaps for years to come.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Border Security Amendment Passes Cloture Vote With Republican Support

The bipartisan immigration reform bill in the Senate cleared yet another procedural hurdle today More than two dozen Republicans joined with Democrats to close debate on the Hoeven-Corker amendment.

'Devious Maids' Review: Does Eva Longoria's New Soap Help or Hurt Hispanics in Hollywood?

“Devious Maids” premiered Sunday night, the first American television series featuring a main cast of Hispanic women. But is the show a step forward for Latinas in Hollywood, or does it just reinforce old stereotypes?

Four Dead in Arizona Desert as Senate Considers Increased Border Security

Four bodies have been found in the Arizona desert, likely migrants attempting to cross into the United States. Local authorities found the bodies about 70 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, deep in the harsh Sonoran Desert.
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