Last month, the College Democrats of Massachusetts endorsed SD. 599 and HD. 1035, otherwise known as the "Education Equity Bill." This post, authored by the College Democrats of Massachusetts Latin@ Caucus, lays out why CDM endorsed this … [Read more...]
Executive Action Should Scrap Secure Communities
Hi all, I wanted to share a piece I posted today on Huffington Post's Latino Voices. Would love to get your thoughts. And for those of you who want to read it in Spanish, click here. -- Joe Ignoring the demands of the American public, … [Read more...]
MA Progressive Derides Monarchy
Small's UMN has successfully attacked some of the most daunting issues for communities of color here. That includes high unemployment,CORI reform, prisons, and education in poor communities. Listen in as he talks about successes...and … [Read more...]
The Politics of the DREAM Act: Laying the Groundwork For Migration Reform
Dreamactivist.org is also beginning to sound the war drums through their change.org blog. Thousands have already been invited to call-in in support of the DREAM Act through facebook. The DREAM Act will be the first major … [Read more...]
Pass The DREAM Act For Future Economic Prosperity: A Comprehensive Argument
According to Wikipedia:The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (also called "The DREAM Act") [is] a piece of proposed federal legislation in the United States that would provide certain immigrant students who … [Read more...]
Obama’s Aunt Is “Illegal”
Obama's aunt is here ILLEGALLY living in poverty, and is a deportation FUGITIVE. She's collecting WELFARE and has DONATED to Obama's campaign, ILLEGALLY! Obama. Family in poverty as he makes millions. Complete lawlessness. Giveaway your … [Read more...]
McCain: How will you get your party on the same page?
Senator Obama would surely have an uphill climb, even with a Party Platform that favors comprehensive reform. But, given an enforcement-only Party Platform and the policy positions of most Republicans in Congress, Senator McCain may need to … [Read more...]
Blogging from the DNC
My name is Giovanna Negretti and I am the Executive Director of ¿Oíste?, the first and only statewide Latino Political Organization in Massachusetts. However, today I am writing to you as a registered Democrat. Last March I was the only … [Read more...]
Latino group criticizes Gabrieli (and endorses Patrick!)
Gabrieli was the only Democratic primary candidate who did not return the group's questionaire by Monday's deadline, despite many reminder calls, even up to and including today, said Executive Director Giovanna Negretti.Gabrieli's campaign … [Read more...]