Hispanics Need a Leader, Not Infighting
NiLPnote: I usually agree with Raul Reyes’ insightful commentary but this time I think his insightfulness is a bit off the mark. As we have documented through our NiLP Leadership...
Hispanic or Latinx?
Hispanic or Latinx? The key is to treat others with respect By Esther J. Cepeda Pantagraph (February 18, 2018) The student newspaper of the University of Texas at Austin recently asked its readers to...
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The Case Against Non-Sexists Spanish
NiLP Guest Commentary The Case Against Non-Sexist Spanish By José A. Cobas The NiLP Report (February 15, 2018) I was a university professor in the United States for thirty-six years and in the course...
Head of National Hispanic Business Group “Steps Down”
NiLPnote: Word spread widely in the Latino community yesterday that the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board had stripped its controversial President, Javier Palomarez, from office. As the...
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It’s Tax Season! Checking the box helps build a stronger, more united Democratic Party. It does NOT affect your return. Follow these simple steps to contribute $2.00 to your State Party: 1....
Center derides “school discrimination” legislation as the Progressive Bad Bill of the Week
2nd grader play could be criminalized by those who anoint themselves as judge and jury Providence, RI — The legislative onslaught by progressive-Democrats continues, this time using school...
The Beginning of Mexican-American History
The Mexican-American War and the Beginning of Mexica-American Hostory CONTENS * “Mexican-American history’s beginning” By Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News (February 2, 2018) *...
Charges Dropped Against Senator Melendez
Justice Department Drops Corruption Case Against Menendez Decision comes just weeks after DOJ announced it would retry the New Jersey Democrat By Roll Call Staff Roll Call (January 31, 2018) 12:16...
Latino Leaders on Trump’s First State of the Union Address
NiLP Latino Leadership Survey Latino Leaders on Trump’s First State of the Union Address By Angelo Falcón The NiLP Report (February 5, 2018) As part of the nonpartisan National Institute for...
RAIMONDO’S DESPERATE MONEY GAMES
RAIMONDO’S DESPERATE MONEY GAMES Warwick, RI – According to recent news reports, Governor Gina Raimondo’s campaign has entered into a secret agreement with the Providence Democratic...
2020 Census Should Not Ask About Citizenship
Opinion: Why 2020 Census Should Not Ask About Citizenship By Luis A. Alejo The Mercury News (January 26, 2018) In December, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to U.S. Census Bureau Director...
The Vicente Fox NPR Interview
Weekend Edition Sunday Former Mexican President To Trump: ‘If You Want To Build A Wall, Waste Your Money’ By Lulu Garcia-Navarro NPR (January 28, 2018) To listen to the interview, click...
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Sign up for a Caucus! In the aftermath of the 2016 Presidential Election, the Rhode Island Democratic Party is making a concerted effort to build up the bench. Lend your talents to a great cause: be...
NALEO Finds Record 6,600 Latino Elected Officials in 2017
NiLPnote: NALEO’s latest annual directory of Latino elected officials that counts a record 6,600 in total. But what percentage of total elected officials is this? NiLP calculates that while...
Did Gina Raimondo Hire Providence Journal Reporter To Quash DCYF Scandal Reporting?
Did Gina Raimondo Hire Providence Journal Reporter To Quash DCYF Scandal Reporting? Warwick, RI – After she received months of criticism for her mismanagement of Rhode Island’s Department...
LatinoJustice State of Latinos 2018
LatinoJustice PRLDEF State of Latinos 2018 The NiLP Report (January 19, 2018) To view video, click here Juan Cartagena talking #StateOfLatinos in 2018 on January 18th and celebrating the completion of...
DACA’s Uncertain Future
DACA’S Uncertain Future After his meeting with congressional leaders on Tuesday, Trump has returned to his “muralist” rhetoric to reach an agreement on the Dreamers, while a...
Puerto Rico Needs Aids, Not New Taxes
NiLP Guest Commentary Puerto Rico needs aid, not new taxes By Jesús G. “Chuy” García The NiLP Report (January 21, 2018) More than 3 million Americans live on the island of Puerto Rico....
The Prospects for DACA and Immigration Reform
NiLP Commentary The Prospects for DACA and Immigration Reform By Angelo Falcón The NiLP Report (January 11, 2018) Trump’s meeting on DACA and other immigration issues with top Congressional...