Latino Political Network announces new elected officials
Latino Political Network announces new elected officials There are more Latina and Latino elected officials in Iowa than at any time in the state’s history “Last Tuesday was another major step forward for our community in electing new leaders that can make our voice...The Latino Wild Card for Winning Iowa
Most of Des Moines is as White as the October snow. But La Placita, in the northeast part of Iowa’s capital city, is colorful, with murals depicting mariachi bands next to Latin boutiques, bakeries and groceries. It’s the capital within the capital for the budding...“Latino Voices Together” gala highlights the need for Iowa Latinos in public office
“Latino Voices Together” gala highlights the need for Iowa Latinos in public office A Des Moines non-profit is encouraging more Latinos in Iowa to run for public office in the state. Saturday, the Latino Political Network held a gala in Des Moines to recognize Iowa...New organization pushes for more Latino elected officials
New organization pushes for more Latino elected officials Noticing a lack of Latino elected officials in the state of Iowa, two Des Moines residents plan to launch a new initiative to shed light on the issue… Read...Latino organizers look to go Irish on Iowa politics
Latino organizers look to go Irish on Iowa politics A conversation I’ve had with a number of Latino politicos and community activists in Iowa through the years starts like this on my end: “The Latino community needs to learn from the Irish immigrants of a century and...New Group Wants More Iowa Latinos to Run for Office
New Group Wants More Iowa Latinos to Run for Office A new group, called Latino Political Network, aimed at increasing the number of Latinos running for elected office in Iowa holds its first meeting. Currently there are no Latino members of the Iowa legislature and...Rhetoric against Latinos: We’re better than this, Iowa
Rhetoric against Latinos: We’re better than this, Iowa Demagogue (noun): a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument. Two years ago, Congressman Steve King made headlines for saying that...Electing more Iowa Latinos, one council and board at a time
Electing more Iowa Latinos, one council and board at a time MARSHALLTOWN, Ia. — I sat across the table from Jose Zacarias and Maria Mayorga. Zacarias, 60, already is ingrained in local politics as a city councilman and school board member in West Liberty. More than 30...
