Entries by Cristina Costantini from 01/2012

Rick Santorum Surges In Iowa, But Latino Vote May Be Out Of Reach

Publicado 01.03.2012

In the Republican primary's revolving door of anyone-but-Romney candidates, Pennsylvania underdog Rick Santorum has seen a late surge in the polls, fi...

Daniel Hernandez Jr., Gabrielle Giffords' Hero Intern, On Anniversary Of Tucson Shootings

Publicado 01.06.2012

Lying on his bedroom floor at age 5, Daniel Hernandez Jr. thought he was going to die. He'd cracked his head while jumping on the bed. Blood strea...

Despite Low Migration, GOP Candidates Still Rely On Enforcement-Only Talking Points

Publicado 01.09.2012

As the immigration debate heats up in the Republican campaign, some experts argue that illegal immigration rates are actually cooling down. "The M...

Ros-Lehtinen Calls Ahmadinejad's Latin America Trip 'A Tour Of Tyrants'

Publicado 01.11.2012

Cuban-American congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) has labeled Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Latin America trip, with stops in Cuba...

Celebrities Who've Changed Their Names To Broaden Market Appeal (PHOTOS)

Publicado 01.13.2012

Once upon a time stars Anglicized their names to appeal to a broader market. A Mexican-American musician, most famous for the early rock-and-roll hit ...

Stephen Colbert Asks Activist Scott Douglas Why Latinos In Alabama Are 'The New Negro' (VIDEO)

Publicado 01.18.2012

On Monday's The Colbert Report, Scott Douglas, the Executive Director of Greater Birmingham Ministries, called Latinos the "new Negro." Making refe...

Mitt Romney Allegedly Pulls Back Handshake Upon Learning That DREAM Act Advocate Is Undocumented

Publicado 01.18.2012

NEW YORK -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney suddenly pulled back his hand after hearing that a young college student who greeted him at a New Yo...

Javier Fernández-Han, Young Inventor, Named One Of Forbes' 30 Under 30 (VIDEO)

Publicado 01.23.2012

A 17-year-old inventor from Texas, Javier Fernández-Han, the son of immigrants from China and Mexico, was named one of "Forbes' 30 under 30" this yea...

'Self Deportation': Exploring Mitt Romney's Odd New Phrase (VIDEO)

Publicado 01.24.2012

Last night, Mitt Romney stepped up to fill a non-existent void in the English language, using a new phrase we can’t get enough of: “self-deportati...

Latino Republicans Abandon Key 'Latino Issues' To Endorse Mitt Romney In Florida

Publicado 01.26.2012

As GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney gears up for the Florida primary, he has garnered endorsements from a few of the state's key Hispanic politi...

Joseph Maturo, East Haven Mayor, Receives Hundreds Of Tacos After Insensitive Comments

Publicado 01.26.2012

Joseph Maturo, East Haven Mayor, Receives Hundreds Of Tacos After Insensitive Comments

Joseph Maturo, East Haven Mayor, Receives Hundreds Of Tacos After Insensitive Comments

Publicado 01.26.2012

He wanted tacos? He got tacos. 2,000 of them. An immigrants' rights group in East Haven delivered thousands of tacos to Mayor Jospeh Maturo's offic...

Eva Longoria Blasts Mitt Romney For Stance On Dream Act On Twitter (PHOTO)

Publicado 01.27.2012

As Romney courts the Latino vote in Florida this week, Eva Longoria criticized the candidate over an issue dear to the Latino community. Friday af...