Elections
Combating Disinformation. Also, Voting Rights Watch.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 PROGRAM # 9774 12:00 PM PT Combating Disinformation. Misinformation on social networks targeting Latino voters is increasing and many Latinos depend on Internet platforms for information. Pointing out that social media companies are not cracking down on incidents of disinformation, advocates are launching a “defend the Truth” campaign to train community leaders […]
New Voters. Also, Latinos, Abortion, and the Midterms.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 PROGRAM # 9773 11:00 AM PT New Voters. Newly naturalized citizens can sway the outcome in states that are going to be a battleground for control of Congress in the midterm election. California, a battleground for the US House, is home to the largest population of newly naturalized citizens. To encourage their […]
(Español) Aumentan leyes restrictivas de republicanos que amenazan elecciones intermedias
(Español) “Nada más en lo que va de 2022, “Siete Legislaturas estatales (Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri y Oklahoma) han promulgado 12 leyes de interferencia electoral”, de las cuales 11 han entrado en vigor para las elecciones intermedias que se avecinan”.
(Español) Mañana 11 de noviembre es el último día para registrarse en el padrón electoral de Georgia
(Español) Otra carrera importante para definir el control del Senado es la elección entre el titular del escaño, Raphael Warnock, un demócrata de Georgia que desbancó a Kelly Loefler en una elección especial en 2020, titular de ese escaño en el Senado, contra el republicano Herschel Walker, “propenso a escándalos”.
Midterm Elections: Tight Races.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 PROGRAM # 9771 11:00 AM PT Midterm Elections: Tight Races. Absentee voting has already begun in many states ahead of the November election. This edition of the special series “Hacia el Voto 2022” features an interview with civil rights attorney Rochelle Garza, the Democratic candidate who is vying to be the first […]
Beto and Abbott Lock Horns in Texas Gubernatorial Debate
Immigration, abortion rights and gun violence were the hottest issues that opened the first and only debate between candidates for governor in Texas. The race between Republican Greg Abbott, who is seeking re-election, and his Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke, is the closest in decades.
(Español) Encuesta telefónica y llamadas a Línea Abierta ¿Qué piensa el elector latino?
(Español) “Cuando hay elecciones todos prometen lo mejor”, dijo, “pero debemos asegurarnos de que no se quede en promesas. Necesitamos que el candidato que escojamos nos corresponda de la manera como nosotros le estamos respondiendo a él… hay que estar vigilantes y pedirles cuentas”.
Extra Edition: Moms Engaging Latino Voters. Also, Age Discrimination.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 PROGRAM # 9769 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Moms Engaging Latino Voters. On National Hispanic Heritage Month, a group of Latino parents are coordinating community events around the nation to highlight the heavy impact air pollution and climate change are having on the health of Latino children. communities. A leading member of […]
Election Workers in the Crosshairs.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 PROGRAM # 9767 11:00 AM PT Election Workers in the Crosshairs. Local election officials around the nation are fearful and leaving their jobs after months of violent threats and harassment from Trump followers who promote false claims about voter fraud. In response, some states are rushing legislation and congressional leaders are pushing […]
Latino voters and the Midterms.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 PROGRAM # 9768 12:00 PM PT Latino voters and the Midterms. Latinos are entering this midterm election as the second largest group of voters in the US and among the fastest-growing voter block. Will they flex their political muscle? A well-known think tank polled Latinos public opinion to find out their views […]