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Podcast: For Latino Voters it’s Immigration & the Economy, Not Necessarily in that Order
What’s important to Latino voters this year? A preview of the conversation coming up on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the “Unlocking the Latino Vote” town hall at The New School.
Pro-Immigrant Protesters and Hispanic Media Confront Sheriff Arpaio in Southern California
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona was clearly enjoying his starring role at a series of fundraisers last week in Southern California. The sheriff, known for his aggressive tactics against undocumented immigrants in and around Phoenix, happily chatted with…
In Bolivia's Upcoming Presidential Election, Migrants Won't Just Watch From the Sidelines
By Jelena Kopanja, FI2W contributor At Pike Pizza, a Bolivian restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, Bolivian patrons enjoy some of their country’s delicacies like salteñas, or the refreshing peach beverage, mocachinchi. These days, the conversation can often turn to why it…
Liu Becomes First Asian Elected to Citywide Office in New York
By Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska, Polish Daily News and FI2W reporter [* Editor’s note: This article was amended to correct election results in the last paragraph.] John C. Liu’s victory in the race for New York City comptroller on Tuesday marks the…
Looking for Reelection, Mayor Bloomberg Courts Ethnic Press and Immigrant Voters
By Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska, Polish Daily News and FI2W reporter Bloomberg promised to talk more to the city’s ethnic media if he’s reelected. (Photos: Aleksandra Slabisz) With less than a month to go before the election that will decide whether he…
Low Voter Turnout by Polish Immigrants in EU Election and a Debate Over Where to Focus Political Energy
By Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska, Polish Daily News and FI2W reporter Polish immigrants have historically shown more interest in elections in their home country than in U.S. politics. But now the tables may have turned. At two polling sites in New York…
Not A Total Loss: Polish Voters in Chicago Energized Despite Unsuccessful Bid by Polish Candidate
By Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska, Polish Daily News and FI2W reporter He didn’t win. But Dr. Victor Forys considers his bid to replace Rahm Emanuel in Illinois’ 5th Congressional District a huge success. Fory’s, a Polish immigrant, finished fourth out of a…