Latino vote

Supreme Court Takes Up Voting Rights Act, Civil Rights Leaders Voice Support

David Martin Davies — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:15:00 +0000

On Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case that could considerably weaken a key part of the Voting Rights Act. Texas civil rights leaders say Latino and African American voters in the state will certainly be discriminated against should a part of the Voting Rights Act be struck down.

Mixed Reviews For Sen. Ted Cruz’s D.C. Debut

David Martin Davies — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:50:54 +0000

Sen. Ted Cruz has been on the job seven weeks, and in that short time he’s made a big splash in Washington D.C. Speculation about the dynamic freshman legislator is blistering the blogosphere, and many are wondering if the Republican Party can control Cruz.

Broken Border: Immigration Reform In The Southwest

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:52:00 +0000

Fronteras: After years of stalled debate, immigration reform is about to get top billing in Congress. How two Arizona lawmakers will have a big role in drafting an immigration overhaul plan, what reform could mean for the construction industry and what it means to have a "secure border." Finally, we follow a photographer along the Mexican border who is capturing the work of bi-national artists.

Video: Mayor Castro Makes Case For Re-Election

Chris Eudaily — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:58:23 +0000

Mayor Julián Castro is holding a re-election rally on Feb. 2 to "officially" announce his run for mayor in 2013, but a video released yesterday already makes his intentions clear.

Castro took some big political strides in his second term in the office, and the announcement effectively puts an end to talk that he will run for a higher office anytime soon.

Latino Activists Celebrate At Inauguration, Expect Immigration Reform

David Martin Davies — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:11:12 +0000

The Presidential Inauguration is Monday and Washington D.C. is ready for the massive celebration.

Also celebrating will be San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, and many other Latino celebrities, public officials and community leaders who worked on the Obama campaign. People who now hope to be rewarded with comprehensive immigration reform.

The Latino Inaugural Ball will be more like a star-studded extravaganza concert at the Kennedy Center and hosted by star Eva Longoria. Mark Anthony is performing, Jose Feliciano will jam and Rita Moreno will entertain.

Latino Activists Call for Three Secretary Posts in Obama’s Second Term

David Martin Davies — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:03:42 +0000

As President Barack Obama enters into his second term, he’s building a new cabinet. Latino political activists are watching the process closely and waiting to see if Hispanics are going to be well represented - while also reminding the White House that Latinos are now powerful voting bloc.

In the first Obama administration two cabinet posts were filed by Latinos – Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Also former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was nominated to be Commerce Secretary but was forced to withdraw.

Landmark Water Agreement, Latino Vote, Undocumented And Unafraid & Thanksgiving Memories

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The U.S. and Mexico have signed a landmark water use agreement. How Nevada and Arizona boosted Latino voter turnout in the recent election. A growing group of young undocumented immigrants aren't afraid to reveal their immigration status. Finally, in her commentary this holiday week, Yvette Benavides remembers childhood Thanksgivings in Laredo.

Pete Gallego Watch Party, Castros Talk Latino Voting, And A Texas Election Wrap-up

David Martin Davies — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:54:49 +0000

In what was one of the wildest rides in the Texas - Congressional District 23 - Democrat Pete Gallego beat incumbent Francisco Canseco in a race the GOP candidate finally conceded today (Friday). Republicans still control the Texas House, but Democrats gained seven seats to eliminate the Republican super-majority. The influential Latino vote is a hot topic, and both Castro brothers were on news networks this week to talk about the future. Sylvia Manzano from Latino Decisions talks about her thoughts going forward. Finally, Harvey Kronberg joins us to size up the Texas results.

Latino Vote Wakes Up, TB In Tijuana, Dinosaur Tracks, And A Cross-Border Soccer Team

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:48:20 +0000

Everyone was wondering what effect the Latino vote would have on this election, and now we know. A look at efforts to fight tuberculosis in the border city of Tijuana. The Navajo Nation is taking steps to preserve dinosaur tracks, and how a soccer team has become part of a culture spanning both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Candidates Make Final Push as Nov. 6 Approaches - Close Races in Texas and Across the Southwest

David Martin Davies — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:29:55 +0000

During the last two weeks of the 2012 campaign, candidates make their final sell to voters, but in close races like that between Francisco Canseco and Pete Gallego there is a different kind of urgency. The Quorum Report's Harvey Kronberg talks about some of the interesting storylines he is watching as we approach Nov. 6, and we take a look at some other election issues from across the American Southwest.