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Latino Civic Engagement Groups Unite to Mobilize Millions of Unregistered Latino Voters

A coalition of national Latino civic engagement organizations have united to further engage Latinos to vote.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: National Latino Group Petitions White House to 'Decisively' Act

By Paola Hernández
With Congress not acting quickly enough to ease Puerto Rico's debt crisis, a Latino nonprofit organization filed a petition for the White House to get involved.

Dozens of Latino Organizations Call for Renewal of Land and Water Conservation Fund

By Paola Hernández
Dozens of Latino organizations have called for the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which preserves natural and water resources.

Immigration Executive Actions Plan: National Latino Organizations Partner for 'Unprecedented' DACA, DAPA Campaign

By Paola Hernández
A collection of national Latino organizations have formed a coalition to provide assistance for President Obama’s deferred action programs.

After Almost 25 Years, the Hispanic Federation Has Invested Over $40 Million in Latino Institutions, Grants

By Paola Hernández
The Hispanic Federation, which has a reported 100 Latino community service agencies in the United States, is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

National Latino Organizations Call for Congressional Review of Military Weapons Program After Michael Brown Shooting, Ferguson Protests

By Paola Hernández
National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.

'Movimiento Hispano' to Engage, Increase Latino and Millennial Voter Turnout for Midterm Elections

By Paola Hernández
A coalition of Latino organization has teamed to relaunch a two-year campaign aimed to mobilize and educate Latinos for the midterm elections.

Obamacare Explained: ACA Open Enrollment Is Over, But Here's What You Need to Know About Your Healthcare Now

By Paola Hernández
March 31 has come and gone, and the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period has concluded. Now there are 8 million newly insured individuals, many of whom are confused about what this means for them.

Death by Machismo: Latino American Community Suffering from HIV/AIDS Due to Fear of Being Labelled as Gay

By Paola Hernández
While everyone reserves the right to choose their own labeling, the tension that exists between " identity and reality can be incredibly detrimental to the Latino community," in fact it could be lethal, because men who frequently have sex with other men but reject a homosexual identity, often engage in unsafe risky sex practices.
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