We Are Democrats and Hispanics

We face enormous challenges as a nation, many of which are felt even more acutely in Latino communities. Our ability to solve any of the problems we face as a country—from health care to education, from economic recovery to immigration reform—depends on our willingness to recognize that the destiny of all Americans is shared.

The story of Hispanics is part of the larger story of America—a story that starts before our country’s founding and threads through periods of swelling immigration—fulfilling its promise through opportunity, hard work, and self-determination. Just as they have in previous elections, Latinos played a key role in the election in 2008, turning out in record numbers and helping to organize and spread the word about the shared priorities of Democrats and the Latino community.

For these reasons, Latino leaders have worked side by side with Democrats and the Obama Administration on issues that affect us all—expanding access to health care, making college more affordable, improving schools, creating jobs and opportunities in underserved areas, and much more. Democrats will continue to work with the Latino community to make the appropriate investments and improve outcomes in these areas—investments that will lift up all Americans and move our country forward.

Romney is wrong for Arizona

With just a week till the state's primary, voters are getting to know Mitt Romney and the cast of characters who want to be the GOP nominee. They're quickly coming to discover, as Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz put it today, that "Romney is simply wrong on every issue that is important to Arizonans."

Setting the Record Straight on Small Business

After 23 consecutive months of job growth and the signing of 18 small business tax cuts, it should be clear that President Obama and the Democratic Party understand the vital role small businesses play in our economy. After all, small businesses have been responsible for 2 out of every 3 new jobs in the U.S. and employ half of workers in the U.S. That is why the President has kept small businesses in mind with every piece of legislation that has come to his desk.

A Dream for All

With this year’s presidential election only 270 days away, the sense of urgency and mission to re-elect President Barack Obama increases with each passing hour. There is so much at stake in the upcoming elections – especially for my community. As a first generation Latina, I am proud be the daughter of a hardworking, immigrant mother. The GOP’s discourse on immigration often seems so one-dimensional, discounting the human factor and extreme circumstances that lead many immigrants – especially parents – to come to this country and give their children the future they could otherwise not provide.

The Obama Administration’s Accomplishments for the Hispanic Community

Demócratas en Español

March 22nd, 2010

Reforming the federal student loan program and making college more affordable

President Obama signed into law student loan reform, a historic measure to make college more affordable for students and families and save American taxpayers roughly $68 billion over 10 years.

June 21st, 2009

Protecting children from the dangers of smoking

Democrats passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act to prevent tobacco advertising near schools and playgrounds, and to protect children from the dangers of smoking.

February 17th, 2009

Investing in early childhood education

Democrats passed the Recovery Act, which makes important investments in early learning programs, including Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, and programs for children with special needs.

I have not missed a single local, state, or federal election since becoming a citizen in the early '80s. This November will not be an exception. Each of us has an obligation to become familiar with the issues and to vote responsibly.

Donald

from Millboro, VA

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