About the Author

Sandra Lilley

  • Bio:

    Sandra loves being an active part of our “national conversation”, on everything from politics, education and the economy to the latest books and people in the news. Sandra started out in Telemundo-NY as a general assignment reporter and later News Director. She was also a Dayside Managing Editor at MSNBC and a Planning Editor for the NBC Domestic Desk. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sandra studied history at Brown University, and currently lives in New Jersey with her family. Sandra hopes our site inspires and informs Latinos as they work toward their family’s “American Dream.”

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Some Latino Democrat and Republican candidates are gearing up for key Congressional races in Florida in next year's midterm elections.

On the trail: FL Latino candidates line up for next year’s Congressional races

By Nathan L. Gonzales @nathanlgonzales

The midterm elections are still more than a year away, but Latino candidates in Florida are already jockeying for position in a couple of key congressional … Read More

The Senate today voted to start debating the immigration bill, with a possible vote in a few weeks. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Senate votes yes to proceed with immigration bill – what’s next

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They needed 60 - but they got 82.  The Senate voted 82 to 15 to formally begin the debate on the immigration reform bill, clearing the way for the possibility … Read More

Senator Tim Kaine surprised the media by delivering a speech in Spanish on the Senate floor Tuesday.

Virginia Senator Kaine’s pro-immigration reform Senate speech – en español

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Virginia Democratic Senator and former Governor Tim Kaine surprised the Senate - and those who were closely following the Senate speeches - by delivering an … Read More

Flanked by a broad coalition, the President made a case for passing immigration legislation this summer..

Obama: Pass immigration reform this summer

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President Obama, flanked by a varied of group of law enforcement officials, DREAMers, business and labor as well as religious leaders said there was never a … Read More

As Congress debates immigration reform, a union releases ads in several states. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Pro-immigration reform ad blitz hits airwaves today

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One of the country's most powerful unions is spending over a million dollars in a pro-immigration reform ad campaign which launches today in several national … Read More

The President will host an immigration event at the White House today.

Obama, joined by broad coalition, hosts immigration reform event today

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Making the case that immigration reform enjoys widespread support, President Obama will be joined this morning at the White House by business, labor and … Read More

Senator Ted Cruz says a pathway to citizenship is what is blocking immigration reform.

Ted Cruz: he’s a “proud wacko bird,” Obama is one blocking immigration reform

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Freshman Tea Party Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who steadfastly opposes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, said today that President Obama's … Read More

N.H. Republican Senator said she would support the Gang of 8's immigration reform bill.

Republican Senator states support for immigration reform bill

By Carrie Dan, NBC News

GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire will support the comprehensive immigration bill drafted by the bipartisan "Gang of Eight," she said Sunday, saying the … Read More

People wait in line to enter the Supreme Court in Washington, DC (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Why the Supreme Court needs to uphold affirmative action

By Raul A. Reyes, @raulareyes

The Supreme Court will soon announce a decision on an affirmative action case, Fisher v. University of Texas.  Abigail Fisher, who is white, applied to the … Read More

Relatives on Friday arrive near Santa Monica College after news of the tragic shooting.

CA shooting claims second immigrant family victim, gunman identified

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Authorities have confirmed that Marcela Franco, a 26-year-old college student who was shot multiple times while she was in a car with her father, died after … Read More