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Right, Left or In-between? Famous Latinas and Their Politics

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As the countdown to the first Tuesday in November ticks on, many famous Latinas are making public their preferences for either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. (Many more—wisely perhaps—are staying mum on the issue!). Here’s a look at…
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"We don't have new jobs in America," Mitt Romney Claims

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Mitt Romney gave a surprisingly inaccurate response on Friday to President Barack Obama's speech at Thursday’s Democratic National Convention. Stating that he was just as disappointed with the speech as he was with Barack Obama's presidential…
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Follow Friday Internet News Roundup: Latinas and Elections

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We’re back from People en Español Festival, presented by Target, and after a weekend of Twitter parties, giveaways, makeovers and concerts, we’re back to our “regular” routine, if such a thing exists. We’re already planning more…
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They Did NOT Say That! Shocking Things Republicans Have Said About Women

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Poor Todd Akin. The Republican Senate candidate from Missouri stepped in a big pile of it in August, when he said in an interview that victims of “legitimate rape” rarely become pregnant, because “the female body has ways to try to shut…
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Michelle Obama Addresses Women Columnists Before Big Speech

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In preparation for her speech tonight at the opening of the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a conference call this afternoon with news outlets aimed at women, under the initiative Obama for America…
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Will the Michelle Obama - Mamiverse Chat Win the Latino Vote?

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First Lady Michelle Obama help a historic live chat with Latina moms, which I moderated in July, received rave reviews and still has the Latino community buzzing.  The Latina moms who participated—Melanie Edwards, Yvette Marquez-Shrapnack,…
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New Findings Trace Obama Ancestry to First African Slave

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United States President, Barack Obama is no stranger to the many ongoing debates surrounding his roots, a subject that has now taken yet another fascinating turn. As reported by The New York Times, a team of genealogists at Ancestry.com announced…
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Our Day with Michelle Obama: Experience of a Lifetime

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Earlier this month, the First Lady spoke to six Latina moms about the key issues impacting today’s families. Here, four of those wise Latina moms reminisce about their day with Michelle Obama and share what they said, she said, and all…

Michelle Obama Chats with Mamiverse Latina Moms in Nationwide Broadcast

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In a Mamiverse exclusive, First Lady Michelle Obama sat down to chat with six Latina moms to discuss their lives and the key issues impacting Hispanic families across the nation.  Our roundtable was moderated by CNN analyst and Mamiverse…