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Juan and Graciela Alvarez are senior pastor and associate pastor, respectively, at Templo Casa de Dios in Mission, Texas. Mission touches the Mexican border, and the Hispanic community at the church i…Read More
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If you came to America legally, worked hard, succeeded and even became a pillar of your community, you could still lose to the immigration system in the United States. That’s exactly what happened to…Read More
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Things that will turn 99 years old this year: The hair dryer: The first electric hair dryer was invented in 1920. It was a large machine, containing three vents. Nowadays, salons have smaller, more ef…Read More
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By Evelyn Marquez Rodriguez It has been one year since the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, was officially ended. For some, perhaps that year has flown by. But for me, without…Read More
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If you implement policies that make it more difficult to enter the country legally , would that unintentionally increase unlawful immigration? Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd thinks so. H…Read More
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Nineteen-year-old Elias Garcia stood at the lectern near the east steps of the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 13. A crowd of cameras stood before him, as dozens of Dreamers, community activists and organization…Read More
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Hispanic families understand the life-changing value of educational opportunity. And they know that every student in America deserves a quality education that fits his or her unique talents. Time and…Read More
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The LIBRE Initiative has released a poll which illustrates how strongly Americans want to see Congress and the president act to protect the Dreamers and strengthen border security. 67% support strengt…Read More
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Daniel Garza – president of the LIBRE Initiative – spoke with C-SPAN's Greta Brawner on Jan. 11 to discuss a permanent solution for Dreamers, those brought to the U.S. as children through no fault of…Read More
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How Venezuela Failed — and What it Can Do to Recover In Nov. 2018, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raised the country’s minimum wage a whopping 150 percent to 4,500 bolivars . Prior to that, he ra…Read More
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U.S. immigration laws aren’t working. Sometimes, when laws become too old and arbitrary, it makes more sense to change the law than to punish the person in violation. Take, for example, 9-year-old Dan…Read More
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With funding for a portion of the federal government now slated to expire after Dec. 21, Congress has convened for the remainder of a “Lame Duck” session – and funding for border security is high on t…Read More
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Americans gets excited when excessively burdensome regulations are rolled back and punitive taxes are lowered because they understand that pro-growth policies bolster the economy. When people can keep…Read More
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The country is abuzz with the 14th Amendment, as a practice called “birthright citizenship” has taken over the headlines. According to birthright citizenship, a baby born in America is an American cit…Read More
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The Latino community is strong in New Mexico, making up 48 percent of the state’s population — the largest share for any demographic group in the state. However, there has always been one major barrie…Read More
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In our second post celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we shined a spotlight on immigration. All our stories begin with people brave enough to pursue the American Dream. But from that point on, we’re…Read More
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As we said in our first post commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), The U.S. Census Bureau estimated in 2016 that approximately 57.5 million people in America were Latinos. People o…Read More
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In 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that approximately 57.5 million people in America were Latinos. That number has been growing for some time and will continue to grow into the future. But as w…Read More
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One year ago today, President Donald Trump called for the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which deferred the deportation of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U…Read More
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the unemployment rate for Hispanics has sunk again – to 4.5 percent – bringing it to an all-time record low. Coupled with steep tax cuts and the removal o…Read More
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been nominated to fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court — and he deserves a swift confirmation. Like Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was confir…Read More
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Hardworking immigrants don’t just contribute to the economy by working jobs—they’re creating them too. In fact, a recent study found that more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 businesses were started by…Read More
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Writing in the New York Times on June 21, columnist Bret Stephens listed the ways in which immigration makes our country stronger, wealthier and more productive. “America’s immigration crisis right no…Read More
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Instead of treating incarcerated individuals as people with the potential to succeed when they return to their communities, all too often the criminal justice system treats them as liabilities. That a…Read More
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Manpower shortages for first responders are causing a dangerous predicament in middle America. Aging populations and other demographic changes have led to bare bones crews for many firehouses. A recen…Read More
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As Hispanics, we already know the benefits of free trade. After all, all we have to do is look in our kitchens. From fruits, herbs and spices, to avocados, or our favorite snacks, many of the things o…Read More
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June is Immigrant Heritage Month - a time to celebrate our history and shared love of the country we now call home. For hundreds of years, immigrants have made their way to the United States in search…Read More
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After prevailing in an election that was the very antithesis of democracy, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waved to an empty plaza. As the incumbent, Maduro and his regime imprisoned the oppositio…Read More
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Picture this: A young woman, now 24, was brought to the United States from Mexico as a toddler by her parents in an unauthorized manner. She has an American education, from elementary school all the w…Read More
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At the end of March, it was apparent that President Donald Trump would sign an omnibus spending bill that lacked a permanent solution for Dreamers . His administration had given Congress a deadline to…Read More
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Cesar Grajales From The LIBRE Initiative Discusses the Latino Vote Cesar Grajales de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre el Voto LatinoRead More
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A recent bi-partisan proposal could have protected Dreamers through the omnibus spending bill: funding for border security in exchange for a pathway to citizenship. Yet glaringly absent from the final…Read More
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The American government has a spending problem, and it’s growing out of control. A new report recently released by the Congressional Budget Office says this year the federal deficit will reach $804 bi…Read More
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President of The LIBRE Initiative Daniel Garza, Senior Vice President of Policy Jorge Lima Discuss DACA 4.25.2018 Presidente de La Iniciativa LIBRE Daniel Garza y Vice Presidente de Politica Jorge Lim…Read More
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America needs free trade. Do you know why? Here are four things you should be aware of: Free trade promotes job growth . Free trade gives American consumers more access to the best products at competi…Read More
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Latino families can breathe a sigh of relief – this year’s Tax Day marks the last time working families will contend with our nation’s complex and outdated tax system. Thanks to the enactment of the T…Read More
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Wadi Gaitan of The LIBRE Initiative Discusses Entitlement Reform 4.12.18 Wadi Gaitan de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre la Reforma de Beneficios GubernamentalesRead More
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President of The LIBRE Initiative Daniel Garza Discusses Tax Reform at Event in New Mexico 4.14.18 Presidente de La Iniciativa LIBRE Daniel Garza Habla Sobre la Reforma de Impuestos en Evento en Nuevo…Read More
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Cesar Grajales from The LIBRE Initiative Discusses DACA 4/7/2018 Cesar Grajales de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre DACARead More
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Cesar Grajales from The LIBRE Initiative Discusses a Lack of Opportunity in Latin American Countries 4/4/18 Cesar Grajales de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre la falta de Oportunidad en Paises LatinosRead More
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Cesar Grajales from The LIBRE Initiative Discusses Solutions for Low Skilled Immigrants 4/4/18 Cesar Grajales de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre Posible Soluciones Para InmigrantesRead More
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Families are starting to see the benefits of federal tax reform. Around the country, workers are enjoying higher take-home pay. Businesses are handing out bonuses, raises and expanded benefits. But re…Read More
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Wadi Gaitan from The LIBRE Initiative Speaks on DACA 4 02 18 Wadi Gaitan de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre DACARead More
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President of The LIBRE Initiative Speaks to Fox and Friends on DACA 4.03.18 Presidente de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre DACA Por FoxRead More
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The LIBRE Initiative Immigration Forum in Florida Foro Sobre Inmigracion Presentado por La Iniciativa LIBRERead More
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Hispanics know that despite a lot of activity in Washington in recent years, it’s still hard to afford quality health care and health insurance. More than twice as many Hispanics are without health in…Read More
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Kevin Hernandez from The LIBRE Initiative Discusses Dreamers 3.21.18 Kevin Hernandez de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre DreamersRead More
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Wadi Gaitan from The LIBRE Initiative Discusses Dreamers 3 20 18 Wadi Gaitan de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre los DreamersRead More
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Wadi Gaitan from The LIBRE Initiative Discusses DACA and Dreamers Wadi Gaitan de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre DACA y los DreamersRead More
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Cesar Grajales of The LIBRE Initiative Discusses Event 3/9/18 Cesar Grajales de La Iniciativa LIBRE Habla Sobre EventoRead More