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2016 Presidential Election - Latinos Flood Early Voting Sites, But Are They Polling for Donald Tr...

2016 Presidential Election - Latinos Flood Early Voting Sites, But Are They Polling for Donald Tr...

The Latin Post — Cardenas Market in east Las Vegas is like other Hispanic supermarkets throughout the country, if only because it evokes nostalgia Latinos have for their culture. The bakery is stocked with baguette-like bolillos and the fluorescent cinnamon shells simply known as conchas. Their carniceria showcases tamales and seasoned carne asada ready for grilling.

Latina Alejandra Ceja Leads White House Initiative to Educate Hispanic Community

Latina Alejandra Ceja Leads White House Initiative to Educate Hispanic Community

The Latin Post — Alejandra Ceja travels a lot these days. As the executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Ceja goes where she has to, as long as her visit brings Latinos one step closer to a better education.

A Day at the Nevada Caucus: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and the Latino Vote

A Day at the Nevada Caucus: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and the Latino Vote

The Latin Post — In room 402, a music room adorned with trophies, frames yearbook photos, and a row of student-ready guitars, left-leaning Nevadans prepared to take sides. They filled up chairs along the three-tier riser, dividing themselves between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders supporters as part of the nation's First in the West caucus.

This is how Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz will win the independent Latino vote

This is how Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz will win the independent Latino vote

Latinos Post — (Photo : Justin Sullivan / Staff Getty Images ) Two Republican senators, each with Oval Office aspirations made possibly by their Cuban-American parents, can't win without the Latino vote. Latinos make up a demographic historically known to sway left; they're mired this election cycle by GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump's rhetoric about undocumented immigrants and the Department of Homeland Security's unexpected, yet immense mass deportations strategy.

3 Ways the Supreme Court's Immigration Ruling Hurts Undocumented Latinos and U.S. Citizens Alike

3 Ways the Supreme Court's Immigration Ruling Hurts Undocumented Latinos and U.S. Citizens Alike

The Latin Post — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday deadlocked over President Obama's executive action on immigration staving off deportation for some four million undocumented individuals. The short-handed court's one-sentence deposition was issued without comment or dissenting opinions, leaving questions unanswered as to why they reached a split decision and whether they found Obama's effort constitutional.

Who are the Latino voters supporting Donald Trump? Groups backing the Republican presidential can...

Who are the Latino voters supporting Donald Trump? Groups backing the Republican presidential can...

Latinos Post — MESA, AZ - DECEMBER 16: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests gathered during a campaign event at the International Air Response facility on December 16, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. Trump is in Arizona the day after the Republican Presidential Debate hosted by CNN in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LULAC Reaches Out to New Hampshire Latinos Ahead of Primary

LULAC Reaches Out to New Hampshire Latinos Ahead of Primary

The Latin Post — Latinos remain a small minority in New Hampshire making up about 5.7 percent of the population up from 3.7 percent in 1990. The fastest-growing demographic in the country continually participates in general elections at lower rates than other ethnic groups, mainly because campaigns historically haven't spent much time courting them.

Immigration Reform 2016: Changes in Arizona's SB 1070 Enforcement Explained for Dummies; Lawsuit ...

Immigration Reform 2016: Changes in Arizona's SB 1070 Enforcement Explained for Dummies; Lawsuit ...

The Latin Post — The six-year legal battle over Arizona Senate Bill 1070 ended Thursday as a coalition of immigration rights groups and the state attorney general's office reached a deal restricting the bill's two remaining controversial elements.

Delegates Cheer Donald Trump, Protesters Confront Police at the California GOP Convention [VIDEO]

Delegates Cheer Donald Trump, Protesters Confront Police at the California GOP Convention [VIDEO]

The Latin Post — Protesters clashed with San Francisco law enforcement on the first day of the California Republican Convention Friday. Republican front-runner Donald Trump admittedly went through dirt and mud to make his way into the Hyatt Regency banquet hall, where he spoke to hundreds of delegates and guests.

Desert Trip 2016 in Photos - Inside the Nostalgic Festival Featuring Paul McCartney, The Rolling ...

Desert Trip 2016 in Photos - Inside the Nostalgic Festival Featuring Paul McCartney, The Rolling ...

The Latin Post — Bob Dylan - wearing his signature baron hat - began the weekend with "Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35" - the lead track off 1966's Blonde on Blonde - followed by an up-tempo version of "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright." Never through The Rolling Stones' closing set did they act their age.

Unified Weapons Master Exhibits Intelligent Armor in Action

Unified Weapons Master Exhibits Intelligent Armor in Action

www.scifighting.com — Last February, Unified Weapons Master introduced a body suit fit for a superhero. The Batman-esque garb includes wireless connectivity, a point-of-view camera, and numerous pressure sensors. Now, the Australia-based company has released video of an upgraded version in action.

Dylan Herrick: Changing the Face of Kids' MMA

Dylan Herrick: Changing the Face of Kids' MMA

www.scifighting.com — Every Tuesday night, 10-year-old Dylan Herrick takes a break from being a kid. He isn't scrolling through Facebook or sitting in front of the tube watching cartoons. He doesn't even need an Xbox or an IPad squandering his time. All Dylan needs are fight gloves, head gear, and a trainer.

Josh Rettinghouse: Accounting Student by Day, Title Contender by Night

Josh Rettinghouse: Accounting Student by Day, Title Contender by Night

www.scifighting.com — Walk into a college classroom and you will find it hard differentiating one undergraduate from another. When it comes to 5-foot 6-inch Josh Rettinghouse, pinpointing the mixed marital artist in a room full of accounting students is even harder. Rettinghouse is balancing work and school schedules with his goal of making it in MMA.

Is Bellator Destined to Fail?

Is Bellator Destined to Fail?

www.scifighting.com — Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and 'King Mo' Lawal bickered amongst each other, garnering the full attention of Bellator 120 fighters and media that filled the Lander Center's conference room. Their tiff turned into a scene, and a debate over Jackson's controversial unanimous decision win began to mirror a schoolyard quarrel.

Five Years Later, Nick Adenhart Still in Angels' Fans Hearts

Five Years Later, Nick Adenhart Still in Angels' Fans Hearts

halohangout.com — His jersey is present at every Los Angeles Angels home game, even if he earned just one major league win. The No. 34 ingrained onto the center fielder wall through the 2009 season has gone unused, now only visible on commemorative pins and patches.

The history of Electric Daisy Carnival

The history of Electric Daisy Carnival

AXS — Long before the fireworks, Ferris wheels, and a colossal, animatronic owl came to symbolize it; Electric Daisy Carnival was nothing more...

DJ profile: Above & Beyond

DJ profile: Above & Beyond

AXS — Playing a venue the size of Madison Square Arena is hard enough. For three middle-aged men resembling lawyers more than DJs to sell out...

Arizona Judge Demands 'Filthy' Immigration Detention Center Pictures be Released

Arizona Judge Demands 'Filthy' Immigration Detention Center Pictures be Released

The Latin Post — A class-action lawsuit filed by immigration rights advocacy groups earned a victory last week when a Arizona judge ordered the release photgraphs taken at a detention center. Detainees reportedly lived in frigid holding cells and drank from a water fountain attached to a toilet.

Latino Lawmakers Split on How to Solve Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

Latino Lawmakers Split on How to Solve Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

The Latin Post — A bill creating a Puerto Rico oversight board is headed to Congress aftter the House Committee on Natural Resources approved it Wednesday. While Republicans say it will not affect U.S. taxpayers, some Democrats wonder if lower wages and exempt overtime rules will harm Puerto Ricans.

How Will Jose Fernandez be Remembered? MLB Players Reminisce on the Latino's Journey from Cuban R...

How Will Jose Fernandez be Remembered? MLB Players Reminisce on the Latino's Journey from Cuban R...

The Latin Post — From Roberto Clemente to Thurman Munson, some of Major League Baseball most beloved players have been taken at a young age. On Sunday, America's pastime lost another one in Jose Fernandez, the charismatic Cuban who risked death in search of his American Dream.

Latino Advocacy Group La Raza Says No to Trump, Clinton Invites For National Convention

Latino Advocacy Group La Raza Says No to Trump, Clinton Invites For National Convention

The Latin Post — Thanks to Donald Trump's racially-charged rhetoric, he and Hillary Clinton are being shunned from next month's gathering of prominent Latino leaders in Orlando. National Council of La Raza President Janet Murguía announced Wednesday that neither presumptive presidential nominee was extended an invitation to July's NCLR Annual Conference.

Alex Rodriguez Retirement and Why Steroids, Tabloids Won't Keep Him Away From The Baseball Hall o...

Alex Rodriguez Retirement and Why Steroids, Tabloids Won't Keep Him Away From The Baseball Hall o...

The Latin Post — Alex Rodriguez announced his retirement this week, leading some to wonder about his lasting legacy. A-Rod arrived at Yankees camp three days early, but he still couldn't catch a break. Not from New York's front office, who did everything but install neutralizers in Yankee Stadium seats when he notched his 3,000th hit last June.

Who Is Brian Sandoval, the Latino Republican Who Declined Supreme Court Nomination?

Who Is Brian Sandoval, the Latino Republican Who Declined Supreme Court Nomination?

The Latin Post — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval isn't viewed favorably by many of his Republican counterparts, but his methods and legislative proposals have led to one of the highest governor ratings in the country. Sandoval abandoned a lifetime appointment as federal district judge to run for Nevada's governorship in 2010, eventually defeating Rory Reid -- U.S.

VoterPal App: Voto Latino Partners with Rock the Vote for Android Voting Application

VoterPal App: Voto Latino Partners with Rock the Vote for Android Voting Application

The Latin Post — First Posted: Aug 25, 2016 05:23 PM EDT When Voto Latino CEO Maria Teresa Kumar introduced the VoterPal app last March it was exclusive to iPhones and iPads. On Thursday, the Latino-focused media organization extended their reach to an additional 108 million smartphone users by releasing an Android version.
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