Latinos are becoming a decisive voting bloc, but neither President Obama nor challenger Mitt Romney has a great record on a defining issue for them — immigration.read more

Congress needs to pass a version of the Violence Against Women Act that fully protects immigrant women who fall victim to domestic violence.read more

This month marks the 45th anniversary of the late Thurgood Marshall’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court.read more

Gays and lesbians know that we still have a long way to go in our struggle for equality. Yet, we’re proud that we’ve come this far.read more

President Obama’s announcement that he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry will not – and should not — hurt him among black and Latino voters.read more

For my little family, that decision secured our right to exist. And it has given hope to millions of families like ours — and millions more to come.read more

World Environment Day, established two years after the first Earth Day, encourages people across the globe to do something positive, something extra, to protect the world around us.read more

Because of the extremism washing over the state, Obama may be able to win Florida again. And that would make his re-election bid all the easier.read more

Newark Mayor Cory Booker epitomizes an unfortunate trend in black politics: the rise of the pro-corporate front man.read more

On Memorial Day, I remember some of the most ardent and intense peace enthusiasts: U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War.read more

Monday is World Hunger Day, and we must address rising food prices all over the planet.read more

Amid all of this change, there is unfounded fear and outright hatred.read more

In order for diplomacy to work, Moscow must apply strong pressure for leadership transition in Damascus, and the West must reduce its threats of direct or indirect military intervention.read more

The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against “America’s toughest sheriff” alleges that he and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department “intentionally and systematically discriminate against Latinos.”read more

President Obama helped move marriage equality forward, and his courageous statement of support will go down in history.read more