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Obama, Romney, and the Latino Vote

In the 2012 presidential election, Spanish-speaking voters are likely to have the greatest impact in states having either a relatively small Spanish-speaking population or where the ethnic composition is in flux Continue reading

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Richard Chavez, 1929–2011

Richard Chavez helped lead the United Farm Workers. He first developed his organizing skills with the Community Services Organization in the 1950s. Continue reading

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Carlos Muñoz, Jr.: Dr. King to President Obama

Professor Carlos Muñoz, Jr.’s speech, “From Dr. King to President Obama: A Call for an Authentic Multiracial Democracy.” Continue reading

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