Voting Rights Act: Supporters argue discrimination prevalent
Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that faces the prospect of a split decision or be struck down.…
Pathway to citizenship: Republicans face ‘balancing act’
The moment of truth will surface next month as Republicans decide to support or going against a pathway to citizenship as immigration reform continues.…
Experts contend favorable decision on Voting Rights Act
Today the Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments on the Voting Rights Act to determine whether section 5 should be eliminated.…
Obama reaches out to Senate Republicans on immigration
After an immigration reform draft was leaked last week, the president reaches out to Senate Republicans involved in the discussions.…
Advocates launch campaign for a pathway to citizenship
A pathway to citizenship is the focus of several immigration reform mobilization efforts being launched by key organizations as momentum builds in Congress. …
The ‘farm’ may be the least of the Farm Bill
The most recent Farm Bill shows the bulk of its $96.2 billion cost went elsewhere. $77.6 billion in 2011 went to the food stamp program known as SNAP.…
After Belen Chapur scandal, Gov. Sanford’s ad recognizes mistakes
Mark Sanford, who was involved in an affair with Argentinian Maria Belen Chapur, positions himself as reformer in a new ad to support bid for a House seat.…
Obama awards citizens medal to Victoria Soto and Maria Gomez
Obama presented the citizens medal to individuals who have given back to the community including Victoria Soto and Maria Gomez.…
U.S. citizens petition to bring back their spouses after deportation
A crowd of families gathered on Capitol Hill to remind Congress not to forget about those who face up to ten year bars from reuniting after deportation.…
Three Hispanic nominees for district judges pending approval in Congress
Senators signaled high praises for three notable individuals of the Hispanic community, who were nominated by president Obama for district judges.…