LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Sal Castro, a social studies teacher who played a leading role in 1960s Chicano student walkouts, has died at age 79. Castro had thyroid … Read More
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As Supreme Court hears arguments, Latinos increasingly in favor of gay marriage
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When it comes to gay marriage and Latino public opinion, the last few years have seen dramatic changes, according to Ingrid Duran. She and her partner, … Read More
Struggling LA picks new mayor in low-profile race
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LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Families of gun violence should be part of the debate
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MSNBC's Thomas Roberts talks to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, D-Los Angeles, about how Mayors Against Illegal Guns are encouraging family members of gun violence … Read More
Villaraigosa calls for high educational standards for black, brown children
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made an impassioned plea for addressing educational disparities among Hispanic and African-American … Read More
Dems and Reps inching toward immigration reform
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Right after the November elections, legislators and observers from both sides of the political aisle acknowledged the record Latino vote for President Obama was … Read More
Opinion: Los Angeles Mayor “Suave” leaves legacy as a formidable political force
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Mayor defends party pic with Charlie Sheen
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa strongly defended his decision to pose for a photograph with controversial actor Charlie Sheen saying he is in the … Read More
Los Angeles gun buyback collects more than 2,000 weapons
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LOS ANGELES — A one-day gun buyback program in Los Angeles brought in 2,037 firearms. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s office says the weapons collected … Read More
Despite Latino speakers at the conventions, parties still have work to do, says new poll
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"It was okay, it was a good start." This phrase could very well sum up Latino voters' reaction to the very high-profile inclusion of Hispanics during primetime … Read More
