Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition at the White House, President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys today, saving them from a fate of being plucked, stuffed, and enjoyed at a dinner table.
Infamous former neighborhood watch guard George Zimmerman had five guns in his home when he was arrested following an altercation with his girlfriend, police documents say.
President Barack Obama was making a speech in San Francisco on Monday when a young person -- who was part of a crowd that the White House assembled for the event -- interrupted the Commander in Chief and called for faster progress on immigration
Republican John Boehner recently boasted that immigration would be placed on the backburner until 2014, but this didn't stop President Barack Obama from speaking on the issue during a trip to the west coast
On Nov. 22, 1963 - 50 years ago today, the world in which Americans lived would change in a heartbeat with the horrifying news that their beloved President John. F. Kennedy had been assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy resonated with many Americans, especially with Mexican-American voters, and also won the affection of many Latinos living in Latin America.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of a traumatizing and sad day for The United States of America. Half a century ago; on Nov. 22, 1963, President John. F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, Texas. He left a nation destruct, as he was the most beloved leader this country had ever seen. He brought order and fairness to a time when the U.S. was fighting for equality and prosperity. The assassination of John F. Kennedy has been a moment that nobody has ever forgotten, but he's legacy and his spirit will always be happily remembered.
Illinois has joined a growing list of states to recognize marriage equality Illinois has joined a growing list of states to recognize marriage equality.
He's the son of a governor, and the nephew & grandson to two of this nation's Presidents. But the first-ever so-called "Latino Bush," George P. Bush, is making the news today because he's not only the next Bush to follow his progenitors into public office, but he's the first "Latino Bush" to do so.
The University of Texas chapter of the Young Conservatives of Texas will have to find another way to vent their frustrations against the issue of undocumented Latino immigrants, as officials have canceled their controversial "Catch An Illegal Immigrant" game after the vociferous public outcry.
George Zimmerman can't seem to stay out of trouble since being acquitted of killing Trayvon Martin: yesterday, the Florida "neighborhood watchman" was arrested after his pregnant girlfriend accused him of attacking her. But supporters of the murderer can take heart -- according to the Miami affiliate of CBS News, he's posted the $9,000 bond set for him, and is currently a free man.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has just passed a brand new law changing the legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. The law will be affective six months from now, when the city of New York will then have the "strictest limits on tobacco purchases" says the New York Times.
Mayor Rob Ford makes headlines by attempting to defend his image once again. Thestar.com discusses some of the details on his interview with Bill Weir for the Anderson Cooper 360 Show.
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?
The Oneida Indian Nation visited the White House this week and thanked President Barack Obama for voicing his concerns about the Washington Redskins team name during an interview with the Associated Press last month.
Chris Christie had no problem getting re-elected earlier this month, but the New Jersey governor is sure to face bigger hurdles in the future, and polls are backing that up.
Bill de Blasio brings a diverse, bi-racial family, improved Spanish-language speaking skills and a strong stance against the unpopular NYPD "stop-and-frisk" policy.
As mainstream feminism handled "white women's issues," they purposefully avoided racism and the unique concerns that women of color observed; which lead to the emergence of individual movements. For Latinas, that movement became known as Chicana feminism.
