Upcoming elections present opportunities for Latino candidates – and the party that backs them Partisan networks can help Latino candidates overcome the hurdles that have kept them out of office...

The Trump meeting with Latino leaders that you missed As long as they’re from the right, businessmen and supportive, Trump won’t mind they’re Latinos. By Yamily Habib Al...

MR. SPEAKER, STOP USING 911 FEES TO SAVE YOUR POLITICAL LIFE Warwick, RI – According to multiple news reports, millions collected by Rhode Island’s 911 fee is not being used for the 911...

Due to inclement weather the following events have been POSTPONED/CANCELLED: Reception for Rep. Aaron Regunberg Postponed to Wednesday, March 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wild Colonial...

Upcoming Events Reception for Rep. Julie Casimiro Tuesday, March 20, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Rosalina’s, 50 Aborn Street, Providence Reception for Hon. Frank Lombardo Tuesday, March...

NiLP Guest Commentary Trump, the Nation’s Most Anti-Latino President By Janet Murguía The NiLP Report (March 15, 2018) As our country enters its second year with Donald Trump as president,...

Attorney General Kilmartin Joins Coalition in Defending Constitutionality of Anti-Discrimination Laws   Amicus Brief Filed in Case of Minnesota Business Refusing to Offer Wedding Services to Same-Sex...

RI REPUBLICAN PARTY FILES COMPLAINT WITH FEC Warwick, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo’s re-election campaign entered into an agreement with the Providence Democratic City Committee, which at the...

200 Metro Center Blvd., Suite 2, Warwick, R.I.  | 401.272.3367 | www.ridemocrats.org Due to inclement weather the following events have been POSTPONED: RI Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus Meeting...

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....

NiLP Commentary Latinos and the Challenges of the Current Political Conjuncture By Angelo Falcón The NiLP Report (March 6, 2018) As Trump’s White House continues to descend into more and more...

UPCOMING EVENTS – MARCH 2018 Below please find a preview of several upcoming events. For a more complete listing including city & town committee meetings please visit our website. CLICK HERE...

NiLPnote: In the policy brief below, the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute warns about an emerging trend in which the forces of gentrification in Northern Manhattan are beginning to push out the...

NiLPnote: In the article below, political scientist Pedro Caban provides a useful overview of the forces that have propelled a perpetual churning of Puerto Rico’s colonially commodified...

A Discussion on Racism Within the Hispanic and Latino Community By Gershon Harrell Kentwired.com (February 23, 2018) KENT, OHIO — “Basically, we want to mainly get the conversation...

Inside story: R.I. Latino advocate in the thick of immigration debate By G. Wayne Miller Providence Journal (February 16, 2018) To listen to the interview on In the Newsroom, click here I knew from...

Census: Latinos are 12% of US Same-Sex  Couple Households The NiLP Report (February 16, 2018) According to the latest report on the same-sex households in the United States, Latinos represent 12.5...

Latino Voices Study: Latinos More Likely To Favor Strict Gun Control Huffington Post (April 26, 2012) Latinos are more likely than both whites and African Americans to favor strict gun control laws,...

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? 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...