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Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO), Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) join a group of military 'DREAMers', undocumented youth who aspire to serve the United States in uniform but are prohibited from doing due to thei

Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman Seeks Latino Support for Fourth Term, Now Backing DACA, DREAMers

Sep 12, 2014 09:24 AM EDT By Nicole Rojas, Contributor

In a midterm election season that has been relatively quiet, three-term Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is running in one of the most hotly contested re-elections of his political career.

Net Neutrality is Now Top FCC Comment Topic of All Time

Sep 11, 2014 07:01 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

The debate over net neutrality has sparked major public outcry. The 1,477,301 public comments made to the Federal Communications Commission as of Wednesday is the most of any issue in its history.

Homeland Security Addresses Possibility of ISIS Terrorists Crossing US-Mexico Border

Sep 12, 2014 04:31 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Department of Homeland Security clarified rumors to Congress regarding the possibility of the Islamic State -- also known as ISIS and ISIL -- crossing the U.S.-Mexican border.

Colorado congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff meets with a citizenship class.

Andrew Romanoff, Democratic Candidate for Colorado's 6th District, Hopes Latino Vote Will Help Him Win in November

Sep 11, 2014 01:17 PM EDT By Nicole Rojas, Contributor

In one of this year's most hotly contested elections, Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff is confident he will defeat Republican incumbent Mike Coffman in the battle to represent Colorado's 6th District.

L-R New York Public Advocate Leticia James and City Council member Carlos Menchacha

Latino Officials Speak Out After Obama Postpones Immigration Action Until After Election

Sep 12, 2014 01:48 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

President Obama announced he is delaying immigration reform until after the November election, local elected officials who often are on the forefront of the needs of immigrants, are speaking out and providing solutions.

People line up outside of the Social Security Administration office February 2, 2005 in San Francisco, California

Social Security Benefits Are Only Income for 43 Percent of Retired Latinos, Immigration Reform and Minimum Wage Hike Could Help

Sep 11, 2014 05:03 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

The statistics are worrying. Forty-three percent of Latinos depend entirely on social security in retirement, according to one report.

GOP Attack Ad Paints Marco Rubio's Senate Immigration Bill as 'Amnesty'

Sep 12, 2014 01:12 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a new advertisement targeting a Democratic Georgia senate candidate, but it may have paired Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, with an "amnesty" immigration bill.

Obama ISIS Speech Criticized by House Speaker John Boehner, GOP Senators, But they Agreed on Islamic State's Threat

Sep 11, 2014 04:42 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama addressed the nation about his plans to target the Islamic State, also known as ISIS and ISIL, and lawmakers from the Republican Party commented on the positives and negatives of his strategy.

New Mexico Governor Candidates Susana Martinez and Gary King Butt Heads Over Having 'A Latino Heart' [Video]

Sep 11, 2014 01:44 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

New Mexico Attorney General Gary King is being criticized about remarks he made about Gov. Susana Martinez.

Abortion Clinic & Law Update 2014: Missouri Passes 72-Hour Mandatory Waiting Period for Abortions

Sep 11, 2014 02:51 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

Lawmakers in the state of Missouri have enacted mandatory waiting periods for abortions on Wednesday.

Poll: Latino Voters More Negative About US, Obama and the Economy; in Favor of Hillary Clinton Over Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio

Sep 11, 2014 11:47 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new poll of registered Latino voters, more Hispanics think the United States is heading in the wrong direction than previously.

L-R: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Providence Mayoral Candidate Jorge O Elorza

Dominican-American Mayor of Providence, Angel Taveras, Loses Primary Bid for RI Governor

Sep 10, 2014 04:46 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

For the first time, a Dominican-American ran in a gubernatorial primary election in Rhode Island, and a Guatemalan-American will compete to become mayor in Providence, Rhode Island in the November elections.

Internet Slowdown Day Hits as FCC's Tom Wheeler Hints at Neutrality Rules for Wireless

Sep 10, 2014 05:50 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

On Wednesday, Netflix, Digg, Reddit, Tumblr, and many others took part in an online protest reminiscent of the 2011 anti-SOPA action to protest against the Federal Communications Commission's planned new Open Internet policy and the "fast lanes" proposal associated with it. Meanwhile, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler hinted this week at expanding Net Neutrality-type protections to wireless broadband.

Attorney General Eric Holder and Mexican, Central American Counterparts Talk Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

Sep 11, 2014 04:37 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed Attorney General Eric Holder visited Mexico City to meet with fellow attorneys general from Mexico and across Central America.

Scott Brown Wins NH GOP Senate Primary, Latino Angel Taveras Loses in RI

Sep 10, 2014 03:09 PM EDT By Rebecca Myles

Primary elections were held in five northeastern states on Tuesday. In four states, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, voters chose candidates to compete in gubernatorial races.

TIME 100 Gala, TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World - Cocktails

Marijuana Legalization 2014: Philadelphia Set to Decriminalize Cannabis

Sep 10, 2014 01:30 PM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Philadelphia to become largest city to decriminalize marijuana

Immigration Rights Leaders Arrested Outside Harry Reid's Office, Ask Senate Leader to 'Keep His Word' on Immigrant Relief

Sep 10, 2014 04:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Advocates for immigrants rights were arrested outside Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s, D-NV, office on Tuesday.

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Latino Advocates Address 'Setback' of Obama Immigration Executive Action Delay

Sep 10, 2014 01:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy organizations responded to President Barack Obama's executive action delay on immigration. The coalition, known as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), expressed "anger" and "disappointment" with Obama's decision.

Poll: Americans' Support of Undocumented Immigrants Obtaining Citizenship Declining; Republicans, Blacks See Big Change

Sep 10, 2014 10:09 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new poll, Americans' views on immigration and citizenship for undocumented immigrants is changing.