Minority groups including Latino-Americans fight to resurrect Voting Rights Act gutted last year
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.
What Black History Month Means to Me
Celebrating Black History Month is a way of learning more about yourself and the rich traditions of African-Americans who have made our city and nation so great. There are many references around New York City to African-American History and one of my favorites is literary.
Risks of Political Pandering to Latino Vote
When politicians go overboard in pandering to Latino vote they often harm their own cause
Pursuing Support From NJ Republican Minority Voters
Strategy to woo NJ Republican minority voters is on display in Jersey’s endless campaigning
Eva Longoria Working for Latino Education
VIDEO: Following up on previous charity work, star Eva Longoria working with Latino-American organizations on education for the community
John Oliver Lampoons Republican Wooing of Latinos
Daily Show comedian John Oliver grabs chance to lampoon Republican wooing of Latinos during the highly polarizing drive to enact broad immigration reform
Neighbor Policy: A Friend in Mexico
We are lucky in our neighbors. The time is now for a renewed push to mend our relationship with Mexico. Acting in unison with Canada, the chance for the US to be a contributor to an economic miracle for the Mexican people and for North America is within our grasp and our own vital self-interest.
White Vote, Not Hispanic Remains Key for GOP
Hispanic vote is important but real key for GOP weak point in future is support among whites
Texas Redistricting Fiasco to be Repeated
Latino groups, Democrats cry foul over new plans for Texas redistricting fiasco
Fight to Support Spanish Ballots in Oregon
Having multiple language or just Spanish ballots is good for voting access and small government