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6 de septiembre de 2012

Immigration reform: If Obama’s re-elected, will it be “Yes, He Can” or “No, He Can’t”?

Cesar Vargas, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Election 2012, Immigration, Latino Vote, Politics, President Obama and the White House, Voz Y Voto 2012AVES Politics, Blog

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – California Congressman Xavier Becerra, an Obama campaign surrogate, is one hundred percent certain that the president will be re-elected. And when that happens, Becerra said yesterday at a forum on the Latino vote and immigration, he will deliver the comprehensive immigration reform bill he promised... Continuar »

6 de septiembre de 2012

Twitter Responds to Benita Veliz's DNC Speech

Democratic National Convention, Dream Act, Election 2012, Highlights, PoliticsBlog

While Benita was making her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention last night, we were watching Twitter blow up talking about her. Here’s a compilation of some of those tweets, many notably talking about how Benita was received last night compared to how she would be received at, say,... Continuar »

6 de septiembre de 2012

A Reminder: Why Politics Matters

Arizona, Dream Act, Highlights, Immigration in the Courts, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, SB 1070, State InitiativesBlog

Yesterday featured some stark reminders of why politics and elections matter. On stage at last night’s Democratic National Convention, DREAM Act advocate Benita Veliz spoke to the assembled delegates and television audience and shared her compelling personal story: “I graduated as a valedictorian of my high school class at... Continuar »

6 de septiembre de 2012

DREAMer Benita Veliz Speaks to the Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention, Dream Act, Election 2012, Latino Vote, President Obama and the White House, United We DreamBlog

History was made last night at the Democratic National Convention when Benita Veliz–the first DREAMer ever to speak at a convention–took the podium to tell her story. You can watch the video of her remarks here: And the transcript: My name is Benita Veliz, and I’m from San Antonio,... Continuar »

6 de septiembre de 2012

Democratic National Convention 2012: Understanding the Importance of the Latino Vote

Democratic National Convention, Election 2012, Latino Vote, PoliticsBlog

This week, we all witnessed San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro give the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. He spoke with eloquence, inspiration and admiration about his mother, his heritage and his story. He reminded us all that in this country, it’s not what you look like or... Continuar »

5 de septiembre de 2012

The Quest for the Latino Vote: Not Just Message, But Substance

Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Democratic National Convention, Election 2012, Highlights, Latino Vote, Politics, President Obama and the White House, Voz Y Voto 2012Blog, Politics Feature

Maribel Hastings is a Senior Advisor at America’s Voice: CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—In close elections like this one, the Latino vote can be decisive not just in traditionally Hispanic-heavy states, but in other states where a few thousand votes can tip the balance and determine whether there’s a change of... Continuar »

5 de septiembre de 2012

DREAMer to Speak at Tonight's Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention, Dream Act, Election 2012, Highlights, PoliticsBlog

Day Two of the Democratic National Convention will feature an historic occurrence – DREAM Act advocate Benita Veliz will speak to the assembled delegates and television audience during the 9 PM hour. Following a video focused on immigration policy, Benita will take the stage to share her own personal... Continuar »

5 de septiembre de 2012

Univision, National Journal and ABC News Host DNC Panel on Latino Vote

Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Democratic National Convention, Election 2012, Frank Sharry, Immigration, Latino Vote, Politics, President Obama and the White HouseBlog

Today, our Executive Director, Frank Sharry, joins Ron Brownstein from National Journal, Jake Tapper from ABC News, and Maria Elana Salinas from Univision on a panel at the Democratic National Convention entitled “The Democratic Party in Tomorrow’s America: The Hispanic Surge and the New Landscape of American Politics.” The... Continuar »

4 de septiembre de 2012

DNC Kicks Off with Major Contrasts on Immigration on Display

Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Democratic National Convention, Election 2012, Frank Sharry, Highlights, Immigration, Julian Castro, Latino Vote, PoliticsBlog

Ahead of this week’s Democratic National Convention, a series of contrasts are on display regarding immigration policy and politics: Democratic and Republican Party Platforms on Immigration: On immigration, the RNC’s official platform unveiled last week is a Kris Kobach-driven grab-bag of hardline anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. The RNC platform is filled with... Continuar »

4 de septiembre de 2012

Obama: Rekindling the flames of passion

Democratic National Convention, Election 2012, Immigration, Latino Vote, Politics, President Obama and the White HouseBlog

Maribel Hastings is a Senior Advisor at America’s Voice: CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Barack Obama has made history in stadiums. In 2008, he accepted his party’s presidential nomination at Invesco Stadium in Denver, CO, with the promise of change. This week, he will accept the nomination for a second... Continuar »