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Now that everyone is an immigration expert all of a sudden, you just knew that some politicians would overlook a few issues surrounding the debate. Case in point, New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer, who appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” this morning and just had to go there. Here it is. Those “illegals.” Yo, Senator […]

Here comes the narrative. Immigration reform. Bipartisan support. The U.S. Latino vote is pissed. Etc, etc, etc. Today MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” the bipartisan push for comprehensive immigration reform was front and center. And it kind of bothered us. First, watch the video that featured Senators John McCain and Chuck Schumer. We have watched the video […]

Any predictions from certain Mexican American columnists that rhyme with Venderrette saying that Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) would have a more open mind to the latest bipartisan immigration reform framework announced today were put to rest when Cruz issued the following statement: I appreciate the good work that senators in both parties have put […]

You would think that the bipartisan push for comprehensive immigration reform would be seen as positive development by many Americans, but alas, it is not. We are pretty sure that the following video posted by a YouTube channel called “Nobama Period” must have had the uploader gritting his or her teeth. (FYI: You can see […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Sonia Sotomayor’s “My Beloved World” becomes New York Times bestseller Fresh off swearing-in Vice President Joe Biden, Sotomayor will be number one on the hardcover nonfiction bestsellers list for the week of February 3rd :: read more at nbclatino.com Cool New Book from Alejandro L. Madrid – MUSIC IN […]

The NYPD is currently testing a technology that they claim will help make us all safer. They claim that this will aid law enforcement in locating illegal guns in the city. The technology detects the energy our bodies emit, a gun would block or cover that emission and reveal its shape or simply show that […]

THIS JUST IN FROM OUR FRIENDS AT MAMIVERSE Mamiverse is thrilled to announce an upcoming Twitter-Talk with Emmy award-winning journalist Jorge Ramos. Currently the anchor of Noticiero Univision, Ramos joins Mamiverse, along with partners Latino Rebels and iHispano, to talk about the new edition of his book, A Country for All: An Immigrant Manifesto. In it, Ramos addresses the urgent […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Now we know! 18 million Hispanics are on Facebook! There are 18 million U.S. Hispanics on Facebook. Approximately 7 million of them are Spanish-dominant while 11 million are bilingual or English-dominant. :: read more at www.portada-online.com Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to commit $100,000 for Hispanic businesses Walker says the […]

In case you missed it, here is the complete interview between Jon Stewart and Justice Sonia Sotomayor. This first video was the interview that ran on last night on The Daily Show. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Here is part […]

Even as the Department of Homeland Security announced yesterday that deferred action recipients are now considered to have a “lawful presence” in the United States, recent events in Arizona and in other parts of the country have sent a mixed message. The homes of Arizona DREAMers continued to get raided in 2013, from Erika Andiola […]

Just a week after a highly publicized story about the home raid of Arizona DREAMer activist Erika Andiola went viral, another incident involving yet another DREAMer has occurred. According to a petition by DreamActivist.org, Edi Arma has been detained: I write to ask for the immediate release of Edi Arma, (A#089-815-011) currently being imprisoned at […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: As we all await the Supreme Court’s decision on Fisher v. The University of Texas at Austin, we asked UT-Austin student María Ponce to share her perspective about the case. Here is what María submitted to us: The University of Texas at Austin is home to over 50,000 college students from all over […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Roasted Chile, Cheese, and Bacon Mini-Tamale Pies {OMG}      From: www.muybuenocookbook.com Miami grows as Latino TV hub      From: www.marketplace.org 2013: the year of Mobile for U.S. Hispanics      From: joekutchera.com Ken Salazar resigning places pressure on Latino cabinet positions      From: www.voxxi.com The Latino inauguration? Reverend Luis Leon to offer inauguration prayer […]

On January 15, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania released the following statement regarding Davila v. Northern Regional Police Department, et al. You can also read more about the story at the Pittsburgh Gazette. PITTSBURGH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Angelica Davila, a […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Janet Napolitano Stays At Department of Homeland Security for Immigration Fight – Reform Advocates Cheer      From: abcnews.go.com Latino Gun Rights Supporters Stock Up      From: latino.foxnews.com Sofía Vergara’s Golden Globe Gown and an Indian Woman’s Dress      From: thewiselatinaclub.com Adamari Lopez has the #1 title in Spanish-language book sales in the […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Beat Latino: ¡Ovarios! Chicas power 2012! – this week’s Beat Latino share our favorite power chicas and their 2012 releases      From: beatlatino.com Research Centers Feud, Offer Glimpse into Heated Debate Over Immigration Reform – Center for Immigration Studies vs Migration Policy Institute      From: latino.foxnews.com Chicago’s Segregated Green Space: Hispanic […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Jenni Rivera Plane Crash: Families of Singer’s Entourage Sue Singer’s Company, Jet Owner for Wrongful Death      From: www.eonline.com Latin Roots: Bomba Y Plena – In this, the 27th segment of Latin Roots, Aaron Levinson discusses the birth of bomba and plena, as well as the different musical and rhythmic […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Alt.Latino – Cooking Tamales For The Beatles: Guest DJ Sandra Cisneros      From: www.npr.org Why Can’t Hispanic Market Get Its Fair Share of Investment? – Outdated Data Gathering Keeps Sales Numbers Artificially, and Scandalously, Low      From: adage.com ¡ASK A MEXICAN! on collecting old cars and the American dream      From: nbclatino.com […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Latinos Have Fastest Growing Prevalence of Glaucoma      From: www.saludtoday.com New Children’s Book from Piñata Books/ Arte Público Press      From: labloga.blogspot.com Filmmaker set to trace the Afro-Latina experience from before the slave trade to present-day – NEGRITA, written and directed by Magdalena Albizu      From: latinalista.com Legendary “Borinqueneers” Deserve the Congressional […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Most Popular Hispanic Baby Names In 2012: Sofía And Santiago Continue To Top List      From: www.huffingtonpost.com Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños)      From: www.muybuenocookbook.com Kennedy Center to review Honors process after group says Latinos excluded      From: www.cbsnews.com Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy nominates Carmen Espinosa for state Supreme Court; would be first […]

Latino News Roundup Edition from HispanicTips: Ted Cruz emerges as leading Latino opponent of gun controls      From: www.voxxi.com Connecticut to issue driver’s licenses to young people under ‘deferred action’ immigration program (video)      From: www.nhregister.com Four Latino Congress members won’t return to Congress – Charlie Gonzalez (D-Texas), Joe Baca (D-Calif.), Francisco “Quico” Canseco (R-Texas), and David […]