Univision and Salon Examine Hard Work Happening on the Ground to Mobilize the New American Majority Two new stories examine the work being done to mobilize Latino and immigrant voters this election cycle. As Frank Sharry noted last week, “For Democrats, it’s not enough to cheer Donald Trump’s implosion and... Continue »
Maine Senator Susan Collins Pens Blistering Indictment of Trump, Yet Portman Still Aboard Trump Bandwagon Yesterday, Susan Collins (R-ME) became the latest Senate Republican to denounce Donald Trump’s candidacy in an op-ed in the Washington Post, joining Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) among other Republicans.  Ohio Senator Rob Portman, however,... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): New York Times: Hillary Clinton Begins a Two-Day Swing in Florida By Matt Flegenheimer Washington Post: ‘There is no other Donald Trump:’ In Florida, Clinton casts voting against Trump as a national imperative By Anne Gearan Buzzfeed: Hispanic Florida Republican Party... Continue »
For the fourth time this summer, Donald Trump is going to find his hate walled in yet again. Designers David Haggerty and James Cazzoli are raising $60,000 in order to build a 200-foot sandbag “wall” at West 59th Street and the Avenue of the Americas, just blocks from Trump... Continue »
La candidata presidencial demócrata, Hillary Clinton, declaró el viernes ante la convención de las asociaciones de periodistas afroamericanos e hispanos que no dará por sentado el apoyo de los votantes latinos ni de ningún otro grupo electoral. Y aunque el candidato republicano, Donald Trump, tuvo una semana terrible, y... Continue »
Ten refugees were among the thousands of athletes kicking off the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio last weekend — an historic first. The team of ten refugees — selected from a pool of nearly 1,000 athletes from Syria, South Sudan, and other troubled regions of the world — marched into Maracanã... Continue »
Instead of Putting Party Over Country, Senator Should Un-Endorse Racist, Misogynistic Bully On CNN’s State of the Union yesterday, Governor John Kasich stood by his decision to skip the Republican convention in Cleveland because he could not “get up and endorse” the Party’s nominee.  Meanwhile, Senator Rob Portman continues to stand... Continue »
Republicans Like Paul Ryan, Mike Coffman, and Rob Portman Can’t Have it Both Ways In a story titled, “Top Nazi Leader: Trump Will Be A ‘Real Opportunity’ For White Nationalists,” Peter Holley of the Washington Post highlights how the white nationalist movement is viewing Trump’s candidacy as an opportunity to mainstream... Continue »
Today's must-read top immigration news from around the country.
English (en español al final de la página): Talking Points Memo: Clinton Says She’s Not Taking Latinos—Or Any Other Voters—For Granted By Esme Cribb Washington Post: Clinton predicts Democrats likely to retake Senate, says landscape good for passing immigration overhaul By Anne Gearan EFE: Clinton promises immigration reform if... Continue »
Published March 31, 2016; updated August 6, 2018 Who is Judge Andrew Hanen and Why is the Texas AG – and AG Sessions – so Determined to Put the Attack on DACA Before Him This Week? Because Hanen is the Joe Arpaio of the Federal Judiciary This Wednesday, August 8,... Continue »