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Report: 'Untapped' Hispanic electorate could swing elections in Nevada, elsewhere
June 12, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
If all of the unregistered Hispanics and permanent residents who are eligible for citizenship in Nevada completed the necessary steps to vote, their numbers would surpass President Barack Obama's margin of victory in the Silver State in 2008.

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Free pizza? Por favor!
Free pizza? Por favor!
May 24, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
If Rosetta Stone is not helping you distinguish "que" from "quien," maybe a passion for pepperoni will do the trick. The Texas-based chain Pizza Patro is offering a free pizza to anyone who orders in Spanish between 5 and 8 p.m. on June 5.

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the Nevada Republican caucus Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Red Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
New Mexico governor criticizes Romney's ideas on immigration
May 15, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, who some prognosticators predicted could be a running-mate for Mitt Romney, has come out against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's immigration policy.
Economist: Replace work visa caps with auction system
May 15, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
A University of California, Davis economist has authored a report advocating for a market-based auction system for U.S. work visas, a unique system not seen anywhere else in the world.
Obama campaign touts health care reform in Spanish-language ads
May 9, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
The campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama announced Tuesday the release of new Spanish-language television and radio ads that will play in the battleground states of Nevada, Colorado and Florida.
Left: Dean Heller speaks at the grand opening of the Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter on Dec. 4, 2009. Right: Shelley Berkley laughs with constituents during a "Congress on the Corner" event Jan. 14, 2011, at her Las Vegas office.
Berkley launches Latino voter outreach campaign
April 30, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
Shelley Berkley, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, launched her outreach effort aimed at Latino voters Monday with a press conference involving several local Latino leaders.

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Immigration policy, border enforcement and migration trends in the news
April 27, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
There was a lot of news regarding immigration policy, border enforcement and migration trends this week. Here's a rundown.

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Obama, RNC target Nevada with launch of national Latino outreach campaigns
April 18, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
Two days after Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus announced a new effort to sway Latino voters, including installing outreach directors in key states such as Nevada, Democrats rallied Latino legislators and community members Wednesday to kick off their own campaign.

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California student pens guide for undocumented students
April 13, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
A doctoral student in California, with help from Educators for Fair Consideration, has published a guide for undocumented students who are finishing their undergraduate degrees. The 73-page Life After College: A Guide for Undocumented Students is available for free download.

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The Colorado River winds its way through Black Canyon south of the Hoover Dam Bypass on Aug. 19, 2010.
Latino group hopes to spur Colorado River conservation with music
April 13, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
On Thursday Nuestro Rio, an organization rallying Hispanics to participate in conservation efforts for the Colorado River, unveiled a musical homage and call to action for the vital waterway at events in Las Vegas, Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix.

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As Arizona considers expanded ban, ‘The Daily Show’ lampoons decision to oust ethnic studies
April 3, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
As reports circulate that some Arizona officials want to expand the ban on ethnic studies programs to state universities, on Monday "The Daily Show" ran a segment on the Tucson school district and its dismantling of its Mexican American Studies program.
Lucha Libre tackles immigration; ICE arrests 3,100; Reid promotes Dream Act
April 2, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
Here’s a collection of interesting news in the realm of immigration from coast to coast.

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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., talks to guests Jan. 27, 2012, during the Hispanic Leadership Network in Miami.
Dream Act advocates in Las Vegas quickly strike against GOP proposal
March 30, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
On Tuesday, The Hill reported Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was drafting an alternative Dream Act that he hoped to bring to Congress in the near future.

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Romeo Santos, center, performs with Yandel, left, and Wisin, right, of reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel, during a concert at Madison Square Garden, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 in New York.
Swing your hips, then swing the election
March 23, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
When chart-topper Romeo Santos comes to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel on Sunday, it will be the last stop of his U.S. tour and also wrap up one wave of a voter registration campaign organized by VotoLatino.
In this film image released by Lionsgate, Will Ferrell, portraying Armando Alvarez, left, and Diego Luna, portraying Raul Alvarez, are shown in a scene from "Casa De Mi Padre." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, John Estes)
Bilingual audience might get the most out of Will Ferrell's 'Casa de mi Padre'
March 17, 2012
By Tovin Lapan
The new Spanish-language movie "Casa de mi Padre" (My Father’s House) starring Will Ferrell opened Friday in approximately 400 locations across the country, including Las Vegas.

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