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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Latino voters -may be most impacted by possible enforcement of voter ID laws across the country, including the pivotal state of Florida.

Opinion: For Latinos, turnout is paramount

By Esther Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Well, folks, I've analyzed the trends, stuck my finger in the wind and waded through a sea of writings attempting to predict the upcoming … Read More

Sarah Palin came to Texas to rally for Tea Party Republican Senate candidate Ted Cruz, pictured next to Palin. Also in photo are Cruz' wife, Heidi, and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint.

Ted Cruz gets high-profile Tea Party boost from Sarah Palin

By Will Weissert and Nomaan Merchant Associated Press

THE WOODLANDS — Sarah Palin told a cheering crowd late Friday that America needs to get back to its "clinging to God and guns" roots, as the tea pea party's … Read More

A deputy to controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio says his office does not discriminate against undocumented immigrants.

Arpaio deputy: I risked my life for an undocumented immigrant

By NBC News wire services

By NBC News wire services PHOENIX, Ariz. -- A deputy from a controversial Arizona sheriff's office countered accusations of racial profiling on Thursday, … Read More

A majority of Latinos support broad access to contraception, a poll finds.

Contraception and sex ed enjoy wide Latino support, poll finds

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A majority of Latinos support broad access to contraception, a poll finds. A new study shows Latinos strongly support contraception and sex education. When … Read More

Latinos make only 11 percent of eligible voters because the population is younger or may not be U.S. citizens.

Texas Latino Democrats set up PAC to get out the vote

By Associated Press

AUSTIN -- Two Mexican-American Democratic lawmakers launched a political action committee Thursday to mobilize Hispanic voters in Texas. State Reps. Trey … Read More

California Department of Education adds LGBT and illegal immigration-themed books to public school's recommended reading list. (Getty images)

Opinion: Technology is a tool, not silver bullet, to bridge Latino education gap

By Elianne Ramos

When it comes to education, in spite of some refreshing news lately, Latino youth present a well documented and very troubling picture. On average, Hispanic … Read More

Tea Party LatinoTed Cruz is fighting for the Republican Senate seat in an election on Tuesday.

Tea Party Latino in fierce campaign for Texas Republican Senate seat

By Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As tea party superstars smelling an upset close ranks around conservative insurgent candidate Ted Cruz, traditional Republican favorite … Read More

A recent court decision in Missouri raises questions about the fate of thousands of children whose undocumented parents are arrested.

Fallout continues after undocumented mother loses child in custody fight with Missouri couple

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A Missouri judge recently granted parental rights to a couple who wants to adopt a little boy -- despite the objections of the boy's undocumented mother. The … Read More

Following recent police shootings and the ensuing protests, some question the role of local politics in Anaheim's struggles.

Opinion: Anaheim’s “Tragic” Kingdom

By Gustavo Arellano

I knew something was horribly amiss in Anaheim—my beloved hometown, where my family has lived on and off for over a century—a couple of years ago, when … Read More

Federal investigators will look into two shootings by Anaheim police which have sparked violent protests in the community.

Feds to investigate Anaheim police shootings

By Associated Press

(AP) ANAHEIM, Calif. - Federal officials will review two deadly police shootings that sparked a fourth day of violent protests that left downtown business … Read More