Earlier today, we learned that soon-to-be Speaker Paul Ryan, who was once a supporter of immigration reform, has already kowtowed to the anti-immigrant wing of the GOP. Via Kerry Eleveld at DailyKos: Rep. Paul “no horse trading” Ryan traded a huge horse last week while trying to solidify support...
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Today, on the House floor, Rep. Luis Gutiérrez spoke “about some of the Chicago-area high school students he has met with in recent weeks. In particular, he spoke of the sense he gets from them that they are being motivated to register and vote because of Donald Trump. Standing...
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Yesterday, America’s Voice hosted a press call that included activists in Iowa who were concerned about today’s Trump event at West High School in Sioux City, Iowa. They were concerned that Trump’s bullying behavior and anti-immigrant rhetoric. From NBC’s Suzann Gamboa: Students and residents are circulating a petition to...
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Tomorrow, the Republican Presidential candidates will gather in Boulder, Colorado for their third debate. Before the debate, activists will hold a rally to stand against anti-immigrant rhetoric. From the “My Country, My Vote” website: “A group of Latino leaders — including former Denver Mayor/U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Energy...
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English (en español al final de la página): LA Daily News: Why Donald Trump is still surging in national polls ahead of debate By David Montero Al Jazeera America: Latinos warn GOP candidates that they can’t win without them By Haya El Nasser Fusion: New Latino super PAC vows to fight...
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By allowing Donald Trump use of West High School in Sioux City, Iowa for a campaign rally tomorrow, Superintendent Paul Gausman is ignoring “his own anti-bullying policies for the sake of politics,” say students and local community leaders. “Many students and their families believe that the district’s bullying policy...
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Important news over the weekend, via The Los Angeles Times: A Honduras man arrested by Louisiana police in what one government lawyer said was a case of racial profiling has been released by immigration officers. Gustavo Barahona-Sanchez, who is in the U.S. illegally, was released from LaSalle Detention Facility by...
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English (en español al final de la página): Dispatch Times: Paul Ryan’s Speaker Bid Supported By Majority Of House Freedom Caucus Buzzfeed News: Latino Conservatives United To Attack Trump — But Are Fighting Over Whether To Hit Ted Cruz, Too By Adrian Carrasquillo The Hill: Protesters disrupt Trump rally...
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After learning that Donald Trump is set make an appearance at a local Sioux City high school, nearly 1,000 community members have joined together to send a clear message to the Sioux City Community School District Superintendent: Trump’s hateful speech should have no place in our schools. “Most schools...
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English (en español al final de la página): Bloomberg View: Rubio’s Immigration Magic Trick By Francis Wilkinson Arizona Republic: Campaign to dump Donald Trump from SNL gains steam By Daniel Gonzalez Arizona Republic (Opinion): Silence Donald Trump? That’s not American way By Robert Leger Chicago Sun Times: Paul Ryan’s...
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