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Jissela Centeno and her son Matthew Pineda of Arlington, Va., whose family is from Honduras, participates in a rally for immigration reform at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Opinion: Immigration reform blueprint focuses on importing skilled labor from places other than Mexico

By Stephen A. Nuño

It is still not clear what the final immigration bill will look like, but the political ramifications of the bill are beginning to gain clarity for the major … Read More

A protester for immigration reform holds a sign in during a rally at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Boston tragedy delays immigration bill

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators are set to unveil a sweeping immigration bill this week to secure the border, remake legal immigration, boost workplace enforcement … Read More

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

White House Domestic Policy Director Cecilia Muñoz said the Administration's proposed budget will strengthen Latino families.

Cecilia Muñoz defends Obama’s proposed budget as beneficial to Latinos

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In a conference call with reporters, Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, spoke of President Obama's proposed budget, saying it … Read More

Four-year-old Mia Williams holds a sign during an immigration vigil outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Immigration reform on the verge of seismic shift from family to worker-based system

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Pie is part of our political speak--“as American as apple pie” or getting “a piece of the pie.”  But talk of pie is particularly useful when it comes … Read More

Immigration reform advocates participate in a 'Time is Now' rally for immigration reform on April 6, 2013 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Opinion: Family unity must remain the cornerstone of our immigration system

By Raul A. Reyes

This week, the Senate “Gang of 8” may unveil their proposal for comprehensive reform.  Immigrant advocates are concerned, however, that it will include … Read More

Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio cautioned this weekend that there was work to be done still on immigration reform.

Opinion: Rubio’s coy immigration play

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Senator Marco Rubio got cold feet this Saturday. This weekend the Senator protested that the immigration negotiations were proceeding too hastily and that … Read More

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young.

Opinion: Rep.Young’s apology fell short of remorse

By Raul A. Reyes

Open Alaskan mouth, insert Alaskan foot.  In an interview with Ketchikan Public Radio, Rep. Don Young (R-AK) used derogatory language to describe life on his … Read More

U.S. Rep. Don Young issued a second statement apologizing for using the word "wetbacks" on the radio. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

After pressure from GOP, Rep. Young utters the words: “I apologize”

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After an increasing barrage of criticism from Democrats and Republicans for using the term "wetback" to refer to farm laborers, Alaska Congressman Don Young … Read More

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young.

Alaska Rep. Don Young backtracks after saying father’s farm employed “wetbacks”

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Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young apologized after he made headlines for his choice of words to describe the workers in his father's farm: "My father had … Read More