Archive for the ‘Civic Participation’ Category
Latina Action Day Advocacy Poll Raffle
Posted in Civic Participation on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With 2010 Census Looming, Obama Chooses Survey Expert to Run Bureau
Posted in Civic Participation on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By Ed O’Keefe
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, April 3, 2009; A17
President Obama has picked Robert M. Groves, a prominent survey researcher, to lead the Census Bureau, less than a year before the 2010 census begins.
The White House made the announcement yesterday. If confirmed as the agency’s director, Groves faces formidable managerial and political concerns [...]
State auditor slates meetings on Prop. 11
Posted in Civic Participation on January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
California’s state auditor will hold a series of public meetings starting Jan. 26 to get comments on regulations needed to implement Proposition 11, the redistricting reform measure approved by voters in November.
The proposition takes away legislators’ power to draw their own districts and turns that duty over to a 14-member citizens commission. The auditor plays [...]
Romero drops out of race, backs Cedillo
Posted in Civic Participation on January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Since Congresswoman Hilda Solis was appointed Labor Secretary, many local officials have been mentioned to run for her vacant seat. The list included Senator Gloria Romero, Senator Gil Cedillo, Board of Equality Member Judy Chu, or State Senator Ron Calderon.
Today, Senator Romero announced that she was dropping out of the race and backing Senator Gil [...]
Madera Unified case is changing elections throughout California
Posted in Civic Participation on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The heavily Latino district’s voting system made it hard for Latinos to win school board seats. A judge ruled it violated the state Voting Rights Act. Other cities are taking note.
By Mitchell Landsberg
January 4, 2009
Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Madera, Calif. — You would never mistake Jesse Lopez Jr. for a revolutionary. Soft-spoken, with a shy [...]
Rep. Hilda Solis Appointed Highest Ranking Latina in Obama Administration
Posted in Civic Participation on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Press Contact: Helen Iris Torres
213-448-8250
Congresswoman Hilda Solis to Serve as Labor Secretary and
Highest Ranking Latina in Obama Administration
December 19, 2008 – Congresswoman Hilda Solis has been selected to be the first Latina to head a permanent cabinet level agency by President-Elect Barack Obama. HOPE, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, a nonprofit committed to ensuring political [...]
Latinos in the Obama Cabinet
Posted in Civic Participation on December 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As the President Elect finalizes his Cabinet, many are analyzing the makeup of the new administration and what it will mean for the country.
Just this morning, it was announced the Rep. Hilda Solis would be Obama’s Labor Secretary. This adds to the growing list of prominent Latinos serving in the administration including Governor Bill Richardson [...]
“NO TE ESPANTES VE Y VOTA” Voter Turnout Rally at L.A. City Hall
Posted in Civic Participation on October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A
“NO TE ESPANTES VE Y VOTA”
VOTER TURNOUT RALLY
Join Community Groups, Elected Officials and Voters in an Event Sponsored by
Latino Issues Forum and Fundación Azteca America in Partnership
With SALEF, MALDEF, Green Dot, HOPE and Voto Latino
What: “No Te Espantes Ve y Vota” Voter Turnout Rally
Who: Latino Issues Forum [...]
Propositions on the November Ballot
Posted in Civic Participation, tagged Propositions on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As we get inch along towards the November elections, different news outlets are polling Californians on their opinions of the propositions on the ballot. The most controversial is the proposition to overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriage, but it is important to note public opinion on the other measures. Here are some
Proposition [...]
2008 HOPE Budget Analysis
Posted in Civic Participation on July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2008 HOPE Budget Analysis
The 2008 HOPE Budget Analysis reflects HOPE’s positions on Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed 2008-09 budget. This analysis is built upon HOPE Policy Initiatives, and reflects an understanding of the current budget climate. Most importantly, the 2008 HOPE Budget Analysis is a tool to engage California’s political leadership in dialogue around Latina priorities [...]
