Opinion: Will Latinos Seize this Historic Moment or Squander it?
It’s an undeniable fact that Latinos living in the United States are increasingly gaining political leverage. But it’s one thing to have power and a very different thing to use it to make progress, says columnist Mónica Gutiérrez in El Diario/La Prensa.
NY Ethnic Newspapers Pick Top Stories of 2012
With the arrival of the New Year, several New York ethnic publications highlighted the most relevant stories for their communities in 2012. Here are some of them, coming from backgrounds as varied as Jewish, Filipino and Hispanic.
After Redistricting, Political Clout Remains Uncertain
Residents in Upper Manhattan are split as to whether their City Council representative should know Spanish, found Northattan. Another of the publication's articles looked at how redistricting has split the Asian-American community's political clout.
Nassau Woman Becomes First Haitian in NYS Assembly
Michaelle Solages became the first person of Haitian descent elected to New York State Assembly on November 6. However, instead of celebrating, the former photojournalist is helping her Sandy-stricken frustrated neighbors in Nassau's District 22, reports The Haitian Times.
Record Election Turnout Among Chinese Voters
Hurricane Sandy couldn't stop Chinese voters from turning out in record numbers in Chinatown, Flushing and Brooklyn, reported World Journal, adding that the level of participation buries the stereotype that Chinese-Americans don't vote.
Serrano: Vote for Statehood is ‘an Earthquake in Puerto Rican Politics’
On election night, an unprecedented vote took place outside of the 50 states: Almost 61 percent of Puerto Ricans voted in favor of statehood, the first time a clear majority voiced their desire to become the 51st state.
Opinion: Latinos Won. Now What?
The impact of the Latino vote on Tuesday’s elections represents a coming of age for a growing community that has felt disrespected and invisible. Now the homework begins, says Dolores Prida in her weekly column in El Diario La Prensa.
History Made in NYC Elections
Victories swept through Chinese, Korean and Albanian New Yorkers as one of their own became the first of their community to attain political office – in Congress for Grace Meng and in the State Assembly for Ron Kim and Mark Gjonaj.
Gay Voters Fearful of What a Romney Victory Could Bring
For many gay voters an Obama defeat would set the clock back on some important victories for the LGBT community over the last four years, including the president's endorsement of gay marriage and the repeal of the military's “Don't ask, Don't tell” policy.
Pakistani Press Reports on Sandy Through Election Lense
“Sandy will determine Obama’s future,” was the headline of the lead article in Pakistan Post, a leading Urdu language weekly.
