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resident, National Latino Evangelical Coalition Rev. Gabriel Salguero gives an invocation as DNC Chair Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa stands on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Opinion: Latino evangelicals represent a prime opportunity for GOP

By Raul A. Reyes

Latino Evangelicals came to national attention this week, with Pastor Wilfredo De Jesus of the New Life Covenant Church on the cover of Time Magazine.  De … Read More

Pope Francis meets with the full College of Cardinals, electors and non-electors in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace, on March 15, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.(Photo by Servizio Fotografico L'Osservatore Romano via Getty Images)

Op-ed: Pope Francis strikes the perfect balance and does it in a very Hispanic way

By Grazie Pozo Christie, The Catholic Association Advisory Board Member

I know he belongs to all of us.  Not only to all 1.2 billion Catholics, but also to all non-Catholics and even non-Christians who look to the Catholic Church … Read More

United States Senator Marco Rubio (Republican of Florida) makes remarks at CPAC 2013 At the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on Thursday, March 14, 2013. (Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP Photo by: Ron Sachs/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)

Rubio skips immigration in favor of conservative standbys at CPAC

By Michael O'Brien, NBC News

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, R, served up a familiar portion of conservative red meat to CPAC attendees on Thursday, endearing himself to activists who could help … Read More

Rachel Figueroa Levin got pregnant at 23-years-old which in New York City is considered very young to be a mom.

Urban baby blog: I’m a young mom, so what?

By Rachel Figueroa-Levin

Paternity tests are covered by my insurance. How do I know? Because I was reminded of that fact at least 5 times during my pregnancy. It would go something like … Read More

Texas Representatives Mary González (House District 75) and Justin Rodriguez (House District 125) are serving their first terms in the Texas Legislature.

Op-Ed: Why the Latino community should care about reproductive health

By Texas State Representatives Mary González and Justin Rodriguez

As colleagues and legislators, we have been discussing the current status and future of reproductive health care in Texas. Recent political discourse has … Read More

Pro choice advocate Johannes Schimdt (L) argues his point of view to pro-life supporters in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building January 22, 2007 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Roe v. Wade 40 years later: Latinas weigh in on abortion

By Erika L. Sánchez

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and although the ruling still stands, and President Obama has vowed to protect access to birth control and … Read More

A Tea Party rally against President Obama's health care legislation, in front of the Supreme Court.

Opinion: The (Tea) Party is over

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

It’s past 2 a.m., the keg has been kicked and the cops have broken it up.  The rager is over, except for that small group in the kitchen taking shots of … Read More

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Seven Cities Sod, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Opinion: Romney’s economic message to Latinos has failed

By Stephen A. Nuño

Mitt Romney's strategy to convince Latinos that “it's the economy stupid” has failed, and with that, his bid for the Presidency will likely fail, … Read More

The two presidential candidates, and the political parties, have very different platforms on reproductive access and abortion.

Decision 2012: How parties differ on women’s health, abortion and contraception

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When it comes to issues of reproductive rights, abortion and women's health, the two political parties have very different platforms.  Women's issues have … Read More

Eva Longoria being interviewed at the DNC a day before she gets to speak in front of hundreds of delegates.

Opinion: Desperate Latina Eva Longoria doesn’t speak for me

By Rachel Campos-Duffy

This week, the petite and gorgeous star of Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria, will be taking center stage at the Democratic National Convention.  It’s all … Read More