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Marilinda Garcia

New Hampshire Elections: GOP Millennial Marilinda Garcia Slipping Away from Midterm Win Against Democratic Incumbent

New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District's Democratic incumbent representative could serve another two-year term as polling data showed the Republican candidate losing steam ahead of midterm Election Day.
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Former Mayor and Admitted Crack Cocaine User Rob Ford Says Family Will 'Never' Give Up as Toronto Elects New Leader

By Payton Guion
So long, Rob Ford. We hardly knew ye. Actually, we knew quite a lot about ye. Too much about ye; lots of personal stuff. Well, so long anyway.
Two Weeks from Election, New York Governor Releases Policy Blueprint Supporting Dream Act

Two Weeks from Election, New York Governor Releases Policy Blueprint Supporting Dream Act

By Rebecca S. Myles
Just two weeks away from the start of the mid-term elections where New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking a second term he released his policy blueprint which included a commitment to supporting the New York State DREAM Act. The Act's sponsor tells Cuomo it has to be a legislative priority in 2015.
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Uruguay Elections May Affect Legalization of Marijuana

By Claudia Balthazar
Uruguay's first round of elections this past weekend may change the law that legalized marijuana late last year.
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Latino Policy Group Finds Latinos Severely Underrepresented in New York State Government Hiring

By Rebecca S. Myles
For several decades, the hiring of state government employees in New York State hasn't reflected the percentage of Latinos resident in the state. The latest analysis shows while Latinos make up 18 percent of the New York State population, they only are hired for 4.9 percent of government jobs.
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Colorado Senate Race Polls: Democrat Mark Udall Winning Latino Vote, But Republican Cory Gardner Leads Overall

By Michael Oleaga
Colorado's U.S. Senate election continues to be a statistical dead heat while the Latino vote could make a difference in the state.
Susana Martinez

New Mexico Governor Race: Gov. Susana Martinez's Lead Widens But Latino Support Lower Than Democratic Challenger

By Michael Oleaga
New Mexico Republican Gov. Susana Martinez faces reelection next Tuesday, yet she could win despite not receiving most of the Latino vote.
Man Seeks Sanctuary of Denver Church to Avoid Deportation

Man Seeks Sanctuary of Denver Church to Avoid Deportation

By Rebecca S. Myles
A work dispute in 2010 led to a Mexican national who has lived in the US for 15 years being swept up by ICE under its controversial Secure Communities Program. Facing deportation he has sought sanctuary in a Denver church. Garcia said, "We are part of this country and not a threat."
Kay Hagan

DREAMers Protest North Carolina Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan's Immigration Stance While at Campaign Event

By Michael Oleaga
A North Carolina-based organization comprising of undocumented immigrant youths protested the state's Democratic senator and her stance of the immigrant rights and the DREAM Act.
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Latino Activists to Support Texas Sen. John Cornyn for Re-Election, Say His Immigration Reform Plan Is 'OK'

By Olivia Demarinis
Leaders in Texas said in a recent debate that politicians will need to compromise on immigration reform to be successful.
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Houston Mayor Annise Parker Claims Daughter Was Denied Driving Test for Having 2 Mothers

By Olivia Demarinis
The daughter of Houston Mayor Annise Parker was barred from taking a driving test “because she has two moms,” according to the politician.
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Idaho Wedding Chapel Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couple

By Olivia Demarinis
A wedding chapel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is suing for the right to refuse to marry gay couples.
Jeanne Shaheen

New Hampshire U.S. Senate Election: Democratic Incumbent Jeanne Shaheen Increases Slim Lead Against Republican Scott Brown

By Michael Oleaga
New Hampshire's U.S. Senate election has been considered narrow based on latest survey results, but Democrat incumbent Jeanne Shaheen has consistently secured a slim lead.
Wendy Nunez, originally from Honduras, holds her daughter, Gianella Hernandez, as she attends an Immigration Field Hearing held by U.S. Rep Joe Garcia (D-FL) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) at Broward College on August 13, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Immigrant Rights Advocates File Lawsuit to Release FOIA Information on Artesia Detention Facility

By Michael Oleaga
Immigrant rights groups have filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the federal government in hopes to release documents pertaining to the expedited removal process of undocumented immigrant families.
Michelle Nunn

Georgia Senate Election: Democrat Michelle Nunn, Republican David Perdue Secure Slim Lead in Different, New Polls

By Michael Oleaga
Georgia's U.S. Senate race could enter a runoff in January as polls indicate the Democratic and Republican candidates in a statistical dead heat. New polls have shown both candidates in the lead.
Healthcare.gov Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Second Open Enrollment Period on Saturday with Improved Upgrades

Healthcare.gov EZ Application Not for Documented Immigrants or Naturalized US Citizens

By Michael Oleaga
The second open-enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) HealthCare.gov federal exchange is less than a month away, but documented immigrants and naturalized U.S. citizens should be prepared to encounter application problems.
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South Carolina House Speaker Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Misconduct

By Olivia Demarinis
South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell agreed to resign immediately Thursday following pleading guilty to misconduct in office.
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Obama Administration Announcing $840M Grant for Medical Care

By Claudia Balthazar
The Obama administration is announcing a $840 million grant program that is set to help improve the quality of care delivered to patients.
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Impact of Latino Vote in 'Competitive' US Midterm Election Races Defended by Latino, Voter Registration Organizations

By Michael Oleaga
Reports indicating the Latino vote will not play a vital role among the "competitive" congressional elections have national Latino and voter registration organizations talking and defending the impact of the voting population.
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