Category Archives: politics

Puerto Rico’s Need for Health Reform

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Phil Velez

A recent CNN article notes that 45,000 American deaths can be associated to a lack of health insurance. American citizens living in Puerto Rico are disproportionately affected by these deadly statistics. According to a USA Today analysis of new government … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in politics, puerto rico | 2 Comments

The NYC Democratic Primary is Tomorrow – VOTE!

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Phil Velez

So it’s finally here. If you are a registered Democratic living in NYC, tomorrow is the big day. Polls open at 6am and close at 9pm. Read my previous post to locate information on your candidates. Once again, I’d like … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in new york, politics | Leave a comment

NYC’s Democratic Primary Election – Tuesday, Sept. 15th

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Phil Velez

The Democratic Primary Election in New York City is just about two weeks away. If you are a registered Democrat in NYC, do you know who will get your vote on Tuesday, September 15, 2009? Along with my prior personal … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in new york, politics | 3 Comments

Hispanic Healthcare

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Phil Velez

The entire nation is watching the healthcare reform debate. Some say the government should not have any further control over healthcare. However, the US Census Bureau estimated that 45.7 million people under the age of 65 did not have insurance … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in latino, news, politics | Leave a comment

A Supreme Latina: Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Phil Velez

This weekend it became official. After much debate, speculation, and controversy, Bronx-born Boricua Sonia Sotomayor was sworn-in as the first Latina United States Supreme Court Justice. Sotomayor will become the 111th person and only the third woman to sit on … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in latino, news, politics | 1 Comment