Today, July 16th, local community activist and lifetime southsider, Chelsea Chism-Vargas, formally announced her candidacy for the Des Moines City Council, Ward 4 seat. Chelsea Chism-Vargas is a first generation Peruvian-American born and raised inContinue reading…
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LULAC Iowa Strongly Opposes Any Proposal to Place Child Detainees in Iowa
The League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa absolutely opposes any plan or proposal to place child detainees that have been apprehended at the southern border into the State of Iowa. It was reportedContinue reading…
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Sanders Condemns ICE and CBP Impunity, Calls for the End of Family Detention
WASHINGTON, July 2—In response to news of deplorable conditions faced by detainees at border facilities recently visited by members of Congress, as well as revelations that nearly 10,000 current and former Border Patrol agents were involved in a secret FacebookContinue reading…
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MARLU ABARCA ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE
Young Latina set to challenge Coleman in City Council At-Large Race Des Moines, IA – Today, Marlu Abarca, 27, announced her run for City Council At-Large. The North of Grand resident will speak at aContinue reading…
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Carlos Portes: A Tribute
By JEFF HUTTON Hola America contributor When Carlos Portes held court, you could guarantee there would be good cigars, refreshing mojitos and challenging conversation. He was a man of ideas, had a vast knowledge ofContinue reading…
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The future of Iowa’s economy depends on the Latino Community
By Jeanina Juanita Messerly Community Organizer, Latino Political Network It was 9:30 in the morning and my first stop was for coffee at West End Perk. This was my first time in Marshalltown and beforeContinue reading…
Jayne O’Brien “ I value my community and am committed to making East Moline an even better place to live”
Voting is a essential part of any democracy. While many Americans usually exercise their right to vote during presidential elections, most usually forgo local elections and this is a great mistake. Local politicians make decisionsContinue reading…
Tony McCombie Sworn into 101st General Assembly, Nominates Jim Durkin for Speaker
SPRINGFIELD….State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) was sworn into a second term, and nominated Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) to be speaker Wednesday at a ceremony held at the University of Illinois at Springfield’s Sangamon Auditorium.Continue reading…
J.D. Scholten Releases Statement on Need for New Moral Leadership in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
Iowans Tired of a Congressman Putting his Extreme Personal Agenda Ahead of Them SIOUX CITY, IA — J.D. Scholten yesterday held a press conference and released a statement on the need for newContinue reading…
LULAC opposes Trump executive order on “birthright” citizenship
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 307, today spoke out against President Donald Trump’s announcement he would sign an executive order to remove the right of citizenship for U.S.-bornContinue reading…
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September 25 is National Voter Registration Day 2018
The Rock Island County Chapter of the League of Women Voters plans multiple events to register voters in time for the November Election. WHAT: On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, The League of WomenContinue reading…
Reynolds, Hubbell Campaigns Agree to Debates
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell have agreed to three gubernatorial debates. The debates will feature the Democratic and Republican nominees in Des Moines, Sioux City, and Davenport. The campaigns have acceptedContinue reading…
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“I ask all of you, regardless of any political affiliation, to do what’s right and stand against the separation of families”
Jazmin Newton-Butt’s remarks for the 2018 LULAC Iowa State Convention against the policy of separation of families LULAC Council 10 would like to thank LULAC Iowa for bringing the 2018 State Convention toContinue reading…
Forever changed, Postville remembers -Service marks 10 years since massive immigration raid
By Alison Gowans Courtesy of The Gazette POSTVILLE — The sanctuary at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Postville was overflowing Friday May 11 as community members and faith groups gathered to mark the 10thContinue reading…
BREAKING NEWS! Nate Boulton drops out of Governor’s race
“Today, I am suspending my campaign for governor” Nate Boulton released the following statement after allegations of sexual misconduct in a social setting came to light. Dear friends and supporters, Today,Continue reading…
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Announcing the First Annual Latino Voices Together Gala
Reception will feature largest gathering of Latino elected officials in Iowa history Des Moines, IA- Today the Latino Political Network (LPN) announced its First Annual Latino Voices Together Gala on Saturday, May 19. LPNContinue reading…
Archibald: In Memoriam Barbara Bush
By Mark Archibald Dignified, graceful and strong are a few words which described former First Lady, Barbara Bush. She was laid to rest last Saturday, though her influence on American politics will be felt forContinue reading…
LULAC Council 307 opposes bill targeting immigrants, sanctuary cities
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 307 has announced its opposition to Senate File 481, known as the “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The bill, signed by Iowa Governor ReynoldsContinue reading…
LULAC opposes bill targeting immigrants, sanctuary cities
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 307 in Des Moines has announced its opposition to Senate File 481, known as the “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The bill, if approved, wouldContinue reading…
Immigrants’ Rights advocates disappointed by advancement of anti-immigrant proposal, vow to continue organizing
4/5/18 – The Republican-controlled legislature has advanced a bill that threatens public safety by encouraging cooperation between local Iowa law enforcement and the federal agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill, SF481, nowContinue reading…
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Cesar Vargas “Your Story is Power”
By Anastassia Zvoryguina & Tar Macias On March 4 of 2018 Grand View University Student Center in Des Moines, IA filled up with young people who came for the 2018 Youth Leadership Summit presented byContinue reading…
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Exclusive interview with Chris Kennedy Democratic Candidate for Governor of Illinois
Primary Elections in Illinois are Tuesday March 20, 2018. Chris Kennedy is one of the candidates vying to be the Democratic candidate on the general elections in November, 2018. Mr. Kennedy what is theContinue reading…
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Exclusive interview with JB Pritzker Democratic Candidate for Governor of Illinois
Primary Elections in Illinois are Tuesday March 20, 2018. JB Pritzker is one of the candidates vying to be the Democratic candidate on the general elections in November, 2018. One of the questions I wantContinue reading…
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Iowa Latino Day on the Hill was a great success
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs held the very first Latino Day on the Hill on Thursday, January 25, 2018, reaching their goal of serving as a bridge to connect Iowa’s Latino community with theContinue reading…
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Images from the Iowa Latino Day on the Hill
Images from the first ever Iowa Latino Day on the Hill. The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs held their first Latino Day on the Hill this past Thursday January 25 to great success. The purposeContinue reading…
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In Iowa and Across America, Public is Strongly Pro-Immigrant and Opposed to Trump’s Nativist Agenda
By Frank Sharry When it comes to immigration, President Trump and fellow hardliners are on the wrong side of American public opinion, as new analysis and new Iowa polling each make clear. At Vox, DylanContinue reading…
