Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Medina-Mora Named Mexico's Ambassador to the United States

Medina-Mora Named Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States

Eduardo Medina-Mora is heading to our nation’s capital… The 55-year-old Mexican politician has been appointed as Mexico’s ambassador to the United States by the country’s newly inaugurated  president Enrique Peña Nieto, a move approved by...

Jan 10, 13 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Espinosa Nominated to Serve on Connecticut's Supreme Court

Espinosa Nominated to Serve on Connecticut’s Supreme Court

Carmen Espinosa is thisclose to making history in Connecticut once again… The 63-year-old Puerto Rican state Appellate Judge has been nominated to the Connecticut Supreme Court by Governor Dannel P. Malloy. Espinosa’s nomination must still...

Jan 8, 13 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Castro Elected to Lead the Freshman Class of U.S. Congress Democrats

Castro Elected to Lead the Freshman Class of U.S. Congress Democrats

U.S. Representative Joaquín Castro could be considered Congress’ freshman class president… The 38-year-old Mexican-American Congressman, D-San Antonio, the twin brother of San Antonio Mayor and Democratic National Convention keynote speaker...

Jan 7, 13 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Alba & Fellow Stars Appear in PSA Demanding an End to Gun Violence

Alba & Fellow Stars Appear in PSA Demanding an End to Gun Violence

Jessica Alba is demanding a plan to bring an end to gun violence in this country… The 31-year-old half-Mexican American actress appears in a public service announcement aimed at encouraging Americans to “Demand a Plan to End Gun Violence.”...

Dec 26, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Eva Longoria to Co-Chair Presidential Inaugural Committee

Eva Longoria to Co-Chair Presidential Inaugural Committee

Eva Longoria served as a co-chairwoman of President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign and gave an inspired speech at the Democratic National Convention… And now she’s playing an active role in his inauguration. The 37-year-old Mexican...

Dec 10, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Cruz Makes History in U.S. Senate Race in Texas

Cruz Makes History in U.S. Senate Race in Texas

Ted Cruz’s name will forever appear in history books in the Lone Star State… The 41-year-old Cuban American GOP politician defeated Democratic challenger Paul Sadler on Tuesday night to become the first Latino to represent Texas in the U.S....

Nov 7, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Castro Headed to Congress

Castro Headed to Congress

Mr. Castro goes to Washington… Joaquín Castro, the twin brother of San Antonio Mayor and Democratic National Convention keynote speaker Julián Castro, soundly defeated Republican David Rosa and two third-party candidates on Tuesday night,...

Nov 7, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »
San Francisco Giants' Romo Declares: 'I Just Look Illegal'

San Francisco Giants’ Romo Declares: ‘I Just Look Illegal’

He’s already garnered acclaim for his pitch perfect play in this year’s World Series… But now Sergio Romo is getting attention for his political attire. During the San Francisco Giants‘ victory parade on Wednesday, the team’s...

Nov 1, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Gomez Joins Fellow Hollywood Stars to Encourage You to Vote

Gomez Joins Fellow Hollywood Stars to Encourage You to Vote

Selena Gomez wants you to exercise your right to vote… The 20-year-old Mexican American actress currently appears in a star-studded video created by actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. The video from Vote 4 Stuff – a nonpartisan voter...

Oct 1, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »
Mendes Appearing in PBS'

Mendes Appearing in PBS’ “Half the Sky” Women’s Issues Series

Eva Mendes is hoping her recent visit to Sierra Leone will help shine a spotlight on the serious issues affecting girls and women across the globe. The 38-year-old Cuban-American actress’ trip to the West African nation is all part of a special...

Oct 1, 12 • PoliticsNo Comments »