Tag: Commentary

Columns of news analysis and opinion about the immigration news of the day.
Latin Evangelical Immigration Services

De Leon: Evangelicals Are Polarizing the Immigrant Rights Movement

As the Latino population grows in the evangelical church, many Christian groups are embracing immigration reform. But their stance on LGBT issues makes some partners in the national immigrant rights movement uncomfortable.

Obama Spanish Language ad

Romney vs. Obama in Spanish – Battling TV Ads Aimed at Latino Voters in Key States

Jack Tomas critiques the latest batch of Spanish-language political ads and suggests a new genre of video ads the candidates might want to consider.

Antonio Villaraigosa

De Leon: Rocking the Boat, and the Vote, for a Dream

President Obama holds the power to realize the ultimate dreams of undocumented youth—but he’s choosing not to wield it.

Republican contender Mitt Romney

De Leon: President Romney’s ‘Día Uno’ Campaign Won’t Earn Him Latino Votes

With his slate of new Spanish language ads targeting Latino Voters, Mitt Romney talks about education and the economy–but totally skirts the controversial topic of immigration.

Reverend Jeremiah Wright

Commentary: Different Types of Vetting for Different Types of Folks

Peter McDermott, associate editor of The Irish Echo, says that the recent attacks on the Rev. Jeremiah Wright are evidence of a double standard applied to African Americans and other traditionally marginalized groups.

stop domestic violence

De Leon: Immigrants Deserve an Expanded Violence Against Women Act

A bill to protect the victims of domestic violence is stalled in Congress due to partisan bickering. The Senate bill aims to expand protections for abused immigrants and Native Americans, while the House bill aims to roll them back.

Jessica Sanchez and Philip Phillips
Stories

Commentary From a Filipino Fan: No regrets, Jessica Sanchez

Elton Lugay was crushed when he watched Jessica Sanchez narrowly miss the American Idol crown, but says he would support her–and any Filipino who has genuine talent–again in a second.

Priscilla Chan and her beau, Mark Zuckerberg

BuzzFeed: Priscilla Chan is Every Tiger Mom’s Dream Child

Countless Chinese American daughters probably sighed when the ZuckerChan nuptials were announced. Because they knew they’d be getting a call from their mothers wondering why they weren’t more like her. An essay by Yin Wai from BuzzFeed.

Jessica Sanchez Fox photos
Stories

Filipino Blogger’s Forecast: Jessica Sanchez Will Win American Idol

Elton Lugay does the math, and predicts that Jessica Sanchez will be crowned the next American Idol. We bring you this report from our partner, The FilAm.

Gay Latinos in Queens celebrate the passage of marriage equality in New York State

De Leon: Obama’s Gay Marriage Stance Won’t Cost Him the Latino Vote

Analysts say the president’s stance on marriage equality will be overshadowed by his reputation on the economy and immigration reform in the eyes of Latino voters.