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First Lady Michelle Obama to Chat Live with Mamiverse Latina Moms

First Lady Michelle Obama Chats With Mamiverse Latina Moms

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHj2Uclt1q4[/youtube] In a Mamiverse exclusive, First Lady Michelle Obama sat down to chat with six Latinas to discuss their lives as moms, and the key issues impacting Hispanic families across the…
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Why Are There Not More Latinas in Congress?

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Of the 24 Latinos serving in Congress, only seven are women, according to figures from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed officials (NALEO). We spoke to Latina elected officials in two big Latino states, California…
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Obama, Equality, and Two Gay Moms From Barnard

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This morning as we scrambled to get Luna off to school, there came a moment when the timeline of my life leapt into fast forward. I was carrying around an iPad turned to CNN, checking in to see what news awaited me at work, while Luna danced…
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The Affordable Care Act Made Easy

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The Affordable Care Act was passed on March 23, 2010, amid a firestorm of controversy, confusion, and misinformation. The battle over ‘Obamacare’ rages on and, while the ACA’s impact on our access to healthcare has been gradual and won’t…
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Happy Earth Day! Make a Difference Every Day

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Coming up is Earth Day! Even if you don’t plan on attending any of the many events and celebrations connected with this eco-holiday, you can always find little ways to help preserve our planet for future generations. So here’s a simple guide…
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Affordable Care Act: Making a Difference in the Lives of Latinas

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Today marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and in those two years a lot has been written about this landmark health care legislation signed by President Obama. But what you may not have heard is that this law is especially…
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GOP Driving Away Latinos, Women and The All-Important Latina Mom

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Much has been written about the GOP’s huge hole with Latino voters and how that will prevent them from reaching the White House. In fact, a new poll of just Latino voters has no Republican presidential candidate polling above 14% against…
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The Reproductive Health Debate: Why We Should Be Mad as Hell!

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The reproductive health debate is leaving out important considerations. I am a woman. I am a Black Latina. I also happen to be a single unmarried mom to a beautiful daughter, who is half African American. But apparently, I am a scourge on…
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The Danger in Words for the GOP: Alienating Latino Voters?

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As mothers, we know very well the old adage "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." We also know from consoling our little hijitos when they’ve come home from school after being made fun of, that nothing could…