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Latino groups launch groundbreaking gay rights public service campaign

Latino groups launch groundbreaking gay rights public service campaign The country’s leading Latino advocacy organizations have endorsed a first-of-its-kind public service campaign, aimed at helping families understand – and accept – their LGBT Latino sons and daughters, brothers and sisters.

Latino car wash workers sue Santa Monica employers

Latino car wash workers sue Santa Monica employers Latino car wash workers at three Santa Monica facilities are suing their employers for allegedly refusing to give workers breaks and overtime pay.

Latino State of the Union: 2012 about reproductive justice, economic development (Video)

Latino State of the Union: 2012 about reproductive justice, economic development (Video) Latino leaders at the Latino State of the Union met this past week and discussed this year’s public policy priorities: reproductive justice and economic development.

Texas reaches accord with some Latino groups on new election maps

Texas reaches accord with some Latino groups on new election maps The state's attorney general says the congressional boundaries are based on the Republican-led Legislature's plan as required by the U.S. Supreme Court. Some groups say they still give short shrift to minorities.

Chicago’s 10th Ward maintains Latino majority under new map

Chicago’s 10th Ward maintains Latino majority under new map For an area that has one of Chicago's oldest Spanish-speaking enclaves, the Southeast Side doesn't reflect that fact in its political representation in City Hall.

Latinos gain from new electoral map in Texas

Latinos gain from new electoral map in Texas The new redistricting plan federal judges announced last week for the Texas state House of Representatives creates three additional districts where Latinos will have a good chance to elect a candidate of their choice.

Redistricting Latinos

Redistricting Latinos In a court filing from last week, the DOJ stated that there is “ample circumstantial evidence” that the new Perry-approved Texas congressional map was crafted with a “discriminatory purpose” toward minorities.

Latina student faced discrimination by teacher

Latina student faced discrimination by teacher A lawsuit was filed Wednesday against the Bear Valley Unified School District on behalf of a Latina middle-school student who alleges that her teacher made racially offensive remarks, humiliated her and inhibited her education.

Latinos join the electoral land grab

Latinos join the electoral land grab Hispanics fight for more representation based on booming population.

New California redistricting maps “worst-case scenario” for Latinos?

New California redistricting maps “worst-case scenario” for Latinos? The first batch of political maps by California’s new Citizens Redistricting Commission has left Latino civil rights advocates reeling with frustration and anger.

MALDEF to have mass of lawsuits across U.S.

MALDEF to have mass of lawsuits across U.S. The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund may well have a mass of lawsuits it files this year against several states, all of which it thinks did an inadequate job of acknowledging the Latino population growth that occurred in their states.

Republican map angles to win Latino support, bolster legal case

Republican map angles to win Latino support, bolster legal case Republican lawmakers unveiled their own proposed map of state legislative districts, hoping to win support from minority groups unhappy with the plans of the ruling Democrats and build the case for a legal challenge.

The Ten Year Itch

It may be that we only see true bipartisanship when it comes to efforts to draw lines that prioritize political party over real community interest.

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