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The Supreme Court heard arguments for and against California's Prop 8, a law that banned same-sex marriage.

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

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., center, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus conduct a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center, entitled "One Nation: Principles on Immigration Reform and Our Commitment to the American Dream." (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Total number of Hispanics in House depends on who you ask

By Suzanne Gamboa, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- How many Hispanic members are there in Congress? Turns out narrowing it down to one number is not easy. There is no dispute about the … Read More

n this Jan. 4, 2012 file photo, Bradford Wells, left, and Anthony John Makk pose together at their home in San Francisco. Latino and gay rights groups that have spent the last several years working to forge a mutually beneficial alliance face a crucial test in the months ahead as immigration reform returns to the top of Washington's agenda. (AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Michael Macor, File)

Gay, Latino groups forge immigration alliance

By Lisa Leff, Associated Press

As a gay Mexican immigrant living in the United States illegally, Alex Aldana acutely understands his double-minority status. Not only does he fear deportation, … Read More

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, left, speaks as Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, looks on during a news conference on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in advance of the Lincoln Memorial "Freedom Rally," scheduled September 15, which is calling on comprehensive immigration reform and passage of the DREAM Act. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

OP-ED: Comprehensive immigration reform must be a priority for 2013

By Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas), Congressional Hispanic Caucus

The Hispanic community will look back at 2013 as a historic year. For the first time in generations, the United States Congress is ready to resolve one of our … Read More

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Joe Biden: “Latinos are at the center of this nation’s future”

By NBCLatino Staff

With a record number of Latinos joining the 113th Congress, nine of them first-time members, Vice President Joe Biden says Latinos are at the "center of this … Read More

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, talks about paintings the depict scenes from the rural parts of his congressional district, May 18, 2009. (Photo By Tom Williams/Roll Call/Getty Images)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus elects Ruben Hinojosa as new chair

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Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, 72, a South Texas Democratic Representative, has been elected to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Congrats to … Read More

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Opinion: Keeping the DREAM alive

By Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez, Congressional Hispanic Caucus -(Photo Courtesy/Longislandwins)

The proudest claim anyone can make is that they are a citizen of this great country. Citizenship commands duties and responsibilities freely assumed by those … Read More