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House Rep. Luis Gutiérrez and National Council of La Raza's Janet Murguía Will be "Pressuring All Sides" About Immigration Reform & The Nation Shares its Divided Opinion Over Increased Deportation

Immigration reform hits close to home for most Hispanics, and overall is something that's carries more interest with that group than other demographics. 72 percent of Hispanics say it is extremely or very important that the president and Congress pass new immigration legislation, compared with 44 percent of whites and 49 percent of blacks.

Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela Most Prolific Latin American Cellphone and Smartphone Users in Pew Report

Countries Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela play host to the most prolific number of cellphone and smartphone users among Latin American countries, according to a new Pew Research Center survey that highlights emerging countries' adoption of cell phones, smartphones, Internet access, and use of social media.

Social Media Savviness has Made Latinos the Most Desirable Demographic to Marketers

Latinos are at the helm of social media; a fact that was confirmed by a 2013 Pew Report that indicated that 80 percent of Hispanic adults in the U.S. use social media, which is more than whites (70 percent) and African Americans (75 percent).

Study: Digital Divide Not Race-Based and Bridged by Smartphones? Not So Fast

A recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project appears to support the controversial claim that the "digital divide" - the disparity in internet technology and access that has traditionally been defined as between American Whites and minorities, is not actually an inequality based on race anymore, but instead an economic problem. However, that conclusion must take into account smartphone internet access as if it's equal to desktop-based broadband, which it is not.

Tattoos are a Part of Latino Tradition

The dermis layer of the skin is met with a hand-held device that utilizes electromagnetic coils to move an armature bar, which is connected to a barred needle that penetrates the skin, leaving behind permanent markings; known as tattoos. While tattoos have only been trendy in Western fashion since the 1970's, that in no way indicates that tattoos are a new concept, or are without a rich history.

Are There No National Latino Leaders?

Once upon a time there was Mexican-American man by the name of César Chávez, a farm worker who became a civil rights leader and founded the United Farm Workers Union...and there was an inspirational woman named Dolores Huerta, also Mexican-American, who helped him do it. Then, there was a Colombian-American man by the name of Harry Pachon, who drew national attention to Latino issues, such as bilingual education, political engagement and immigration. To follow, there were a number of men and women who helped to mobilize change and enable success for Latinos in America. The End?

Latinos and Technology and How it Relates to Modernity and Tradition

Latinos are not belated when it comes to utilizing electronics and handheld devices. And, Pew Research Center’s recent analysis of three of their surveys supports this claim, stating that a majority of Latinos own smartphones and other mobile devices, access the Web, and visit social networking sites from remote gadgets at a higher rate than other groups of Americans.

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.

Hispanic College Attendance Rate Surpasses Whites, Hits Record High

For the first time, the percentage of Hispanic high school graduates who go on to attend college is higher than that of their white counterparts.

Record Number of Latino Voters in 2012 Election, But Even More Who Didn't Vote Says Pew Study

More Hispanics voted in last year’s presidential election than ever before, Hispanic voter turnout actually dropped, according to a new analysis of Latino voters in the 2012 election by the Pew Research Hispanic Center.

Only 17 Percent of Hispanics Have Money in the Stock Market Says Pew Study

The Dow Jones is at record highs, but that isn’t a sign of economic recovery for everyone. Only 17 percent of Hispanics in the United States have any money in the stock market, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center.

All-Male Fox News Panel Lashes Out at Women as Breadwinners Before Being Shut Down By Female Anchors

After a Pew Research poll showed women make more money than men in 40 percent of American families, an all-male quintet of Fox News pundits engaged in on-air apoplectics over the results, lamenting the end of the American family.

Pew Study: Mothers Are Primary Earners in 40 Percent of American Families

Women’s wages are the primary source of income for a full 40 percent of American households with children under the age of 18, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center.
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