Growing political might of Hispanic Americans reflected in Obama inauguration presence: Hispanic American power beginning to rise with population explosion
Latino Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
News on the unique challenges of Hispanic and Latino Americans are highlighted in this Latino voting rights section. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access or Minority Voting Rights.
Historic Success For Latino Candidates in State Legislatures
Growth in Latino candidates in State Legislatures reflected by changes in government including boosted representation
Fight For Latino Political Issues to be Addressed
Immigration, drugs, Latin America policy are American controversies and Latino political issues
Vitally Important Neighbor Mexico Ignored by Election
With 60,000 dead, Mexico ignored wonder why drug war doesn’t rate in presidential debate
Taking on New Role Hispanic Faith Leaders Urge Voting
Group Could Participate in Record Number in Florida as Many Hispanic Faith Leaders Urge Voting
As Cuba Dictatorship Opens Borders, Will People Flee?
With new liberalized travel rules, most of Cuba is free to go. But as Cuba Dictatorship Opens Borders, Will Those Who Leave the Country Return?
US Catholic Voters Are Closely Watched
Latinos and Campaign 2012: Latino Catholic Voters Strongly Favor Obama But Latino Evangelicals More Divided
National Organization Warns of Voting Laws Impact on Latinos
NALEO To Host Briefing On The New Voting Laws Impact On Latino Voters In 2012 And Beyond
Supreme Court to Examine Arizona Law’s Voter Citizenship Test
Arizona Law Clearly Designed to Prevent Hispanics From Voting in November Elections With Unnecessary Voter Citizenship Test Used as Intimidation Tactic
Minorities Face Hardships in US and Lean Democrat
Obama and Party Receive Largest Share of Minority Vote Who Lean Democrat Despite Woes