Phil Vélez
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- Puerto Rico's Political Status?
6 comments - Latinos Have Census Questions Around Race
4 comments - "We're suffering" - My Mom's Scream For Help in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
4 comments - The 2010 Census: A Push for a Full Latino Count
3 comments - Arizona Anti-Immigrant Bill Legalizes Racial Profiling
3 comments - Bronx Borough President Carrión Joins Obama Administration
3 comments - NYC’s Democratic Primary Election – Tuesday, Sept. 15th
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Category Archives: politics
Island-born Puerto Ricans Will Need New Birth Certificates as of July 1, 2010
In December 2009 the government of Puerto Rico enacted a new law that would require all Puerto Rican-born citizens to apply for a new birth certificate. The law, which becomes effective on July 1, 2010, aims to fight fraud and … Continue reading
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Arizona Anti-Immigrant Bill Legalizes Racial Profiling
I knew once health reform was tackled that the next controversial issue that would grip this country would be immigration reform. I also thought maybe President Obama would address the economy, jobs, and even education reform before touching any type … Continue reading
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Bronx County Political Buzz Examiner
This week I was designated the Bronx County Political Buzz Examiner at Examiner.com. I have known about Examiner.com and citizen journalism for quite some time and finally decided to join. I was a professional journalist for a short time and … Continue reading
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Latinos Have Census Questions Around Race
Within the next two weeks the 2010 Census will be complete, however the race question has some Latinos wondering how to identify ourselves. I submitted my form last week and checked off three races: white, African, and Native American (personally … Continue reading
Posted in latino, politics
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Latinos and the U.S. Census
A majority of Latino leaders say this is the most important census for Latinos to date. However some are encouraging Latinos to pass on their participation. The act of not responding to the constitutional questionnaire will hinder Latino progress for … Continue reading
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