Most Aging Latinos Struggle, Some Get Active, Inspiring Others
Alianza News/New America Media , News Feature, Posted: Jul 30, 2012
As Latino boomers approach retirement, many struggle with little income or health coverage, but some are finding new purpose.
Categories: Economy, Elders, Fellowships, Latino, Top Stories
Tags: aging, culture, economy, elders, hispanic, inspiration, latino, los angeles, struggle, study
Women Muralists Return to Chicano Park
La Prensa-San Diego, News Report, Posted: Jul 29, 2012
Women artists who originally painted their murals in the 1970s are returning to San Diego to repaint their work 40 years later.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Ethnic Media Network, Gender & Sexuality, Immigration, Latino, Top Stories
Tags: chicanopark, sandiegomural, womenmuralists
Beyond the Celluloid Closet -- Mosquita y Mari
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 28, 2012
A new film -- the first to successfully raise $80,000 on Kickstarter -- is a queer love story without a coming-out scene.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Front Page, Gender & Sexuality, Latino, Original NAM Content
Tags: kickstarter, MosquitayMari, mym, queerfilm
Clinton: Diaspora Populations Can Turn 'Brain Drain' into 'Brain Gain'
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 27, 2012
Speaking at the Global Diaspora Forum, Hillary Clinton discussed the social and economic benefits immigrants bring to American cities.
Categories: Economy, Front Page, Immigration, Latino, Original NAM Content
Tags: diasporaforum, globaldiasporaforum, hillaryclinton, idea
El Diario-La Prensa: Present for a Century
El Diario/La Prensa, Commentary, Posted: Jul 27, 2012
A columnist at New York's El Diario/La Prensa responds to a column questioning whether the newspaper would survive.
Categories: Ethnic Media Network, Front Page, Immigration, Latino, Media
Tags: edlp, eldario/laprensa, eldiariony, hispanicmedia, impremedia, latinomedia, spanishlanguagemedia
Attorneys Allege 'Culture of Discrimination' in Arpaio’s Office
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 27, 2012
A series of racially charged emails resurfaced during the third day of hearings in the trial against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s office.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Immigration, Latino, Law & Justice, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: arpaioemails, arpaioracialprofiling, arpaioracistemails, arpaiotrial, joearpaio, mcso
La Opinión Calls for Calm in Aftermath of Anaheim Shootings
La Opinión, Editorial, Posted: Jul 26, 2012
In the aftermath of a shooting of an unarmed Latino man by police in Anaheim, Calif., editors of La Opinión argue that it is critical to stay calm.
Categories: Ethnic Media Network, Front Page, Immigration, Latino, Law & Justice, Living
Tags: anaheim, anaheimshooting, latinorodneyking, policeviolence
Two Faces of Arpaio Revealed in Trial
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 25, 2012
Prosecuting attorney Stanley Young suggested that there are two Sheriff Joe Arpaios, one for the public and another for the courts.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Immigration, Latino, Law & Justice, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: arpaiotrial, joearpaio, racialprofiling, twofacesofjoearpaio
Latina Blogger Launches Bilingual E-Book on Blogging
LatinaLista, News Report, Posted: Jul 25, 2012
Marisa Tresviño, who created the blog LatinaLista in 2004, has released a new bilingual e-book.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Media, Science & Technology
Tags: howtoblog, latinalista
Arpaio Takes the Stand in Racial Profiling Lawsuit
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 24, 2012
Civil rights attorneys are trying to prove that the intent to discriminate came “from the top” of Arpaio’s organization.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Immigration, Latino, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: joearpaio
Hispanic Institute Backs Broader Credit Access Via H.R. 6139
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 24, 2012
The Hispanic Institute announced its support for The Consumer Credit Access, Innovation and Modernization Act.
Categories: Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Politics & Governance
Tags: consumercreditaccess, hispaniccredit, hispanicinstitute, hr6139
Mother Loses Battle for Custody of Her Son
New America Media, Op-ed, Posted: Jul 24, 2012
Parents who are apprehended on immigration grounds are rarely given an opportunity to make care arrangements for their children.
Categories: Front Page, Gender & Sexuality, Immigration, Latino, Original NAM Content
Tags: encarnacionbailromero, familyseparation, parentalincarceration, parentalrights
Democrat Candidates of Color Face Off in Oakland State Assembly Race
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 23, 2012
Democrats in Alameda County will face a tough choice this November between two progressive candidates of color for the state assembly seat.
Categories: Asian, Latino, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: Abel Guillen, California state assembly, Filipino-American, Hispanic, immigrant experience, Rob Bonta
Hidden Harvest: Rescuing Produce to Feed the Hungry
New America Media / Coachella Unincorporated, News Report, Posted: Jul 22, 2012
One non-profit is tackling hunger in the Coachella Valley by harvesting crops that would otherwise go to waste.
Categories: Latino, Original NAM Content, Profiles, Top Stories, food
Tags: coachella, foodrescue, hiddenharvest, producerescue
The End of El Diario-La Prensa?
National Institute for Latino Policy, Commentary, Posted: Jul 21, 2012
As it approaches its 100th Anniversary, it is not clear what the future holds for "El Campeón de los Hispanos."
Categories: Ethnic Media Network, Immigration, Latino, Media, Top Stories
Tags: edlp, eldiario/laprensa, eldiariony, impremedia
Immigrant Communities Panicked After Colorado Shooting
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 20, 2012
Immigrants in Aurora are scrambling for information about the identity of the victims of a shooting rampage at the premiere of the latest Batman movie.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Asian, Front Page, Latino, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content
Tags: asians, aurora shootings, immigrant population, Latinos, news, panicked
"Carwasheros" Cleaning Up L.A.'s Carwash Industry
New America Media, Video, Posted: Jul 19, 2012
Car wash workers in Los Angeles County are building a movement for basic labor protections -- and getting results.
Categories: Economy, Immigration, Inside the Shadow Economy, Latino, Original NAM Content, Top Stories, Video
Tags: AFL-CIO, BonusCarwash, carwasheros, cityofsantamonica, CleanCarwashCampaign, MALDEF, SantaMonicaCarwash, Steelworkers
AARP Study: Ethnic Elders Slammed Hardest by Foreclosures
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 19, 2012
Foreclosures have shaken up home security for millions of seniors, says a new AARP report, especially ethnic elders living a “Nightmare on Main Street.”
Categories: African American, Economy, Elders, Foreclosures, Latino, Living, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: aarppolicyinstitute, africanamericaneldersforeclosures, bankofamercajusticedepartment, eldershousingcrisis, foreclosuresandelders, olderlatinohousing, retirementincomeinrecession
Redistricting the NYC Council: A Battle We Must Fight
El Diario/La Prensa, Editorial, Posted: Jul 18, 2012
With Latino political power at stake, individuals and organizations should closely monitor the redistricting process underway.
Categories: Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Politics & Governance, Redistricting
Tags: edlp, eldiariony, nyccouncil, nycitycouncil, nyredistricting, redistricting
Immigrants Warned of Fraud on Deferred Action for Undocumented Youth
Asian Law Caucus, News Report, Posted: Jul 18, 2012
The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice is warning of potential immigration fraud by immigration consultants, also known as "notarios," who claim they can assist applicants with the deferred action process to undocumented youth.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: asianlawcaucus, deferredaction, dreamerreflief, dreamers, immigrationfraud, notarios, scams
Lawsuit Could Sideline Arpaio’s Anti-Immigration Crusade
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 18, 2012
A racial profiling case begins tomorrow in Arizona, and activists say it is a pivotal moment for civil rights in this embattled border state.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Latino, Original NAM Content, Top Stories
Tags: acluimmigrantrightsproject, arpaio, maldef, maricopacounty, racialprofiling, sb1070
California’s Innovative Paid Family Leave Underutilized by Immigrants
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 16, 2012
California’s Paid Family Leave Act, marking it’s 10th anniversary, broke ground nationally, but too few immigrant mothers and caregivers know about it.
Categories: Health, Intersections, Latino, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: californiafamilyleave, familyleaveandcargivers, immigrantmothers
First Havana-Miami Cargo Service Marks Sea Change for Cuba Past and Future
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 16, 2012
Last week, the Bolivian ship, Ana Cecelia, the “Peace Boat,” set sail with the first regular cargo service between Miami and Havana in a half-century, marking new era.
Categories: Caribbean, Economy, International Affairs, Latin America, Latino, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories, War & Conflict
Tags: cubanpeopleofcolor, marcorubioanduscubanrelations, unitedstatescubaembargo, uscubanrelations, whiteblackcubanconflict
WA. Health Officials Push Whooping Cough Vaccination
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 13, 2012
Health officials in Washington have declared whooping cough an epidemic, but say it can be prevented by vaccines.
Categories: Asian, Front Page, Health, Latino, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content
Tags: cocooning family, epidemic, infants vulnerable, treatable, vaccines, Washington State, whooping cough
Rebirth of Baby Boomers--New Markets, Technology Create Connections and Jobs
Alianza News/New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 13, 2012
New products for aging boomers and seniors took center stage at a recent Silicon Valley conference pushing against America’s “anti-aging” culture.
Categories: Economy, Elders, Fellowships, Health, Latino, Top Stories
Tags: babyboomermarket, eldersandbusinessinnovations, hispanicseniors, latinoboomers, maturemarketinnovations, siliconvalleyentrepreneurs, venturecapitalistsinbomermarket
Sleepless in San Francisco as Two-Year Hotel Boycott Bangs On
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 13, 2012
The Hotel Frank offers the noisiest stay in San Francisco thanks to a two-year long boycott by mostly Latino and Filipino workers and stonewalling management.
Categories: Asian, Economy, Intersections, Latino, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Top Stories
Tags: filipinoworkers, hotelfrankboycott, hotelworkersofcolor, latinolaborrelations, sanfranciscohotelstrikes, uniteherelocal2
Texas’ Voter ID Law Faces Court Scrutiny
The Afro, News Report, Posted: Jul 12, 2012
It’s Texas’ turn in the continuing battle between states and the Department of Justice regarding controversial voter ID laws.
Categories: African American, Election 2012, Front Page, Latino, Politics & Governance, Voter Suppression
Tags: departmentofjusticevoterid, ericholdervoterid, texasvoterid, voteridlaws, votersupression
Mexican Drug Cartels’ Stake in the U.S.: One Trillion Dollars
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 12, 2012
Media reports of money laundering activities involving U.S. banks and Mexico’s drug cartels point to a disturbing trend.
Categories: International Affairs, Latin America, Latino, Original NAM Content, Top Stories
Tags: mexicocartels, mexicodrugwar, mexicomoneylaundering, wachovialaundering
Why Arizona’s Immigration Law Matters to Indian Americans, Too
India West/New America Media, News Analysis, Posted: Jul 12, 2012
The Supreme Court’s Arizona decision allowing police to demand immigrants “show your papers” drew outcries—but not from most Indian Americans.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Immigration, Intersections, Latino, Multi-ethnic, Politics & Governance, South Asian, Top Stories
Tags: dotbusterattacksonhindus, immigrantsandreasonablesuspicion, indianamericansanddiscrimination, showyourpapersdecision, supremecourtarizona2012
In Richmond, A Love of Soccer But Nowhere to Play
Richmond Pulse/ New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 11, 2012
As soccer's popularity grows, residents in Richmond say there aren't enough fields to accommodate.
Categories: Health, Latino, Living, Original NAM Content, Richmond Pulse, Sports, Top Stories
New Chicago Ordinance Inspired by Case of African Woman
La Raza, News Report, Posted: Jul 10, 2012
Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced the "Safe Families Ordinance” to protect undocumented immigrants in the city.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino, Politics & Governance
Tags: africanwomanchicago, chicago, rahmemanuel, safefamiliesordinance
Latino Representation in Federal Workforce Is Lacking
Fox News Latino, News Report, Posted: Jul 10, 2012
In June, the Office of Personnel Management released the Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program report for fiscal year 2011.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Politics & Governance
Mexico’s Hot Political Summer
Frontera NorteSur, News Report, Posted: Jul 10, 2012
A week after Mexicans went to the polls to elect their next president, a growing citizens' movement is claiming fraud.
Categories: Election 2012, Ethnic Media Network, Front Page, Latin America, Latino, Politics & Governance
Tags: AMLO, amlo, epn, MexicanElection, mexicoelections, penanieto
U.S. Citizen Sues FBI for Labeling Him 'Deportable' Under S-Comm
La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Jul 10, 2012
An editorial in La Opinión makes the case against the national fingerprint program Secure Communities.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: insecurecommunities, laopinionscomm, laopiniontrustact, s-comm, securecommunities, trustact
It’s More Complicated Than “Legal vs. Illegal”: An Open Letter to Ruben Navarrette
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jul 10, 2012
In an open letter to Ruben Navarrette, law school student Prerna Lal argues that the line between "legal" and "illegal" immigrant is blurred.
Categories: Immigration, Latino, Media, Original NAM Content, South Asian, Top Stories
Tags: illegalimmigrant, iword, rubennavarrette, undocumentedimmigrant
Immigration Knocks on the Newsroom Door
MundoHispánico, News Report, Posted: Jul 07, 2012
For nearly a decade, reporter Mario Guevara has given voice to Atlanta's undocumented immigrants. Now, he too faces deportation.
Categories: Ethnic Media Network, Immigration, Latino, Top Stories
Tags: amnesty, immigration, marioguevara
Two Former Argentine Dictators Convicted in Baby Thefts
Página 12, News Report, Posted: Jul 06, 2012
Two former Argentine dictators were convicted Thursday of stealing of babies from political prisoners.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latin America, Latino, Law & Justice, War & Conflict
Tags: argentinadirtywars, argentinadisappeared, argentinastolenbabies, argentinatrial, dirtywars
A Rise in Latino Conservatism?
National Institute for Latino Policy , Commentary, Posted: Jul 06, 2012
Economic changes point to a social basis for a growing potential conservatism among Latinos in the United States.
Categories: Election 2012, Ethnic Media Network, Immigration, Latino, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: conservativelatinos, GOPHispanics, GOPlatinos, RepublicanHispanics, Republicanlatinos
California Senate Approves TRUST Act
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 05, 2012
The California State Senate on Thursday approved California’s TRUST Act.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: ammiano, catrustact, trustact
The Mexican Compromise: Shaking Hands With Evil
New America Media, Interview, Posted: Jul 03, 2012
Author Richard Rodriguez discusses Mexican cynicism, the return of the PRI, and the pros and cons of political compromise.
Categories: International Affairs, Latin America, Latino, Original NAM Content, Top Stories
Tags: EnriquePeñaNieto, IFE, MexicanElection, PRI, RichardRodriguez
More Than Half of U.S. Latinos Are Political Independents
EFE, News Report, Posted: Jul 03, 2012
More than half of U.S. Hispanics identify themselves as political independents, though an even larger majority leans toward the Democratic Party.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Politics & Governance
La Opinión: Mexico's Election a 'Positive Step' in Democratic Process
La Opinión, Editorial, Posted: Jul 03, 2012
An editorial in La Opinión argues Sunday's Mexican election signifies a "positive step in the democratic progress of Mexico."
Categories: Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Politics & Governance
Tags: mexicanelection, mexicoelections, mexicoepn, mexicopri, penanieto
Supreme Court Decision a Landmark Victory for Latina Health
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jul 03, 2012
Advocates for Latina health and social justice can look forward to a transformation of our health care system.
Categories: Election 2012, Health, Health Care Reform, Latino, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: care, children, health, healthcare, illnesses, latina, latino, obama, reform, supreme court
Mexicans Abroad Voted for PAN
La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Jul 02, 2012
While the PRI claimed victory in Mexico's presidential election Sunday, Mexicans living abroad preferred the PAN candidate.
Categories: Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latin America, Latino, Politics & Governance
Tags: mexicanelection, mexicansabroad, mexicansus
LULAC Supports Marriage Equality
LULAC, News Report, Posted: Jul 02, 2012
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) passed a resolution today at its 83rd Annual Convention in favor of same sex unions.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Immigration, Latino
Tags: LULAC, LULACgaymarriage, LULACsamesexmarriage, NAACPgaymarriage
DREAMer Relief -- Good for My Brother But Not for Me
New America Media, First Person, Posted: Jul 02, 2012
Young people in the Bay Area share their thoughts and emotions surrounding Obama's "deferred action" announcement.
Categories: Immigration, Latino, Top Stories
Tags: dreamers, obamadeferredaction, obamadreamers
Mexican Drug War Set to Intensify Before New President Takes Office
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jul 02, 2012
Before Mexico's president-elect Enrique Peña Nieto takes office, analysts expect Mexico to ramp up its war on the drug cartels.
Categories: Election 2012, Latin America, Latino, Politics & Governance, Top Stories, War & Conflict
Tags: mexico, mexicodrugwar, mexicoelection, penanieto, pri