At Convention, Democrats Close Ranks and Draw Support from Republican Defectors – At the first virtual convention of the coronavirus era, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became the official presidential and vice presidential candidates of the Democratic Party. Over four days and under the slogan “Uniting America,” the Democrats discussed the agenda of change that they will offer voters to try to win not only the presidency, but also both houses of Congress. During the convention, Democrats welcomed support from Republican critics of Trump. José López Zamorano brings us the details.
Latino Vote Crucial to Democratic Victory in November – In more echoes of the virtual Democratic convention. The lack of more Latino voices — such as those of Julián Castro or Dolores Huerta — at key moments during the convention caused a stir among Latino activists. However, most convention members closed ranks, vowing to work hard to unseat the president in November. This will require Latinos to vote in unprecedented numbers, according to the political analyst Lizet Ocampo, who spoke with News Director Samuel Orozco.
Pioneering Study Examines Effects of the Pandemic on Latinos – The Covid-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately hit Latinos. Although doctors continue to make progress on therapies for physical recovery after infection, little is known about the consequences of the virus for mental health. Now, a network of therapists is conducting a pioneering national survey designed to document how uninsured Latinos are dealing with depression and anxiety by using traditional methods. Valeria Fernandez brings us the details from Phoenix.
