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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

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is making sure to stand out as the cautious reformer when it comes to immigration. (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

Opinion: Rubio cornered on immigration

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

There’s a saying in Spanish, es de sabios cambiar de opinión.  Roughly translated, “it is of wise people to change their minds.” According to … Read More

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks at a combination fundraiser and birthday party for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, on November 17, 2012 in Altoona, Iowa.(Steve Pope/Getty Images)

Analysis: Rubio’s hat goes into the ring

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Not a month has passed since the presidential election and here we are discussing how the 2016 race is shaping up.  Its not totally unexpected, but what is … Read More

Tea Party favorite Republican Ted Cruz is leading his challenger, Lt. Gov David Dewhurst, in the Texas runoff Senate election.

Tea Party Texan Ted Cruz is favored to win Republican runoff election

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Texan Tea Party candidate Ted Cruz, who is challenging Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst for a Republican Senate seat, could very well win the runoff election, … 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

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

Susana Martinez

Opinion: Gov. Martinez’s political genius

By Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

I just about fell out of my chair -- Governor Susana Martinez supports the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.  This from the woman who came up on … Read More