Tag Archives: Politics
Latino voters and the Midterms.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 PROGRAM # 9778 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. Will they flex their political muscle? In recent programs, listener have mentioned inflation/economy, public safety, immigration, abortion and gun violence among their top concerns. Are […]
California: The Ballots are in the Mail.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 PROGRAM # 9777 11:00 AM PT California: The Ballots are in the Mail. In California, officials are already mailing out ballots for the general election next month. Voters will make a decision on seven ballot propositions, including one on reproductive rights. They will also have a say in the fight to control […]
Extra Edition.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 PROGRAM # 9775 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition. President Biden pardons thousands of people convicted on federal charges of marijuana possession and he is urging governors to pardon those convicted under state laws. In another story, California became the first state to create an office of gun violence prevention to deal with […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 PROGRAM #9776 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. After a court ruled against the DACA program, Biden’s Department of Justice vowed to appeal the decision. The court determined that DACA is illegal but let the protections continue in place for now. What does this ruling mean for DACA beneficiaries? In another story, in […]
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 […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 PROGRAM # 9772 12:00 PM PT Mexico Edition. Mexico’s President López Obrador announced a new plan to fight inflation and an agreement with producers and distributors of groceries to avoid price increases. This and other stories are discussed with political analysts. Photo: Gobierno de México For more information about Linea Abierta click here To visit Linea […]
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 […]
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 […]
