Politics

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,... Continue »

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... Continue »

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... Continue »

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... Continue »

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