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Why do the Republicans seem to be attracting more Latino voters than the Democrats despite their anti-immigrant rhetoric (and what Latino voters increase means in crucial states)
Pierina Pighi Bel PhD Student LAILAC Summary: Between the 2016 US presidential election and the 2020 one, there was an evident growth in the Republican vote in counties with large Latino populations. At the same time, Latino voters have increased in crucial states like Michigan, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. What do these changes mean for the…
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Living in Limbo: Inefficient Processing, Insufficient Housing, Informality and Marginalization, NYC’s Migrants’ Crises
Phoenix Paz PhD Student in History Monday, May 6, 2024, 9:46am, Queensboro Plaza Station: I wait for the 7; the N pulls away from the opposite side of the platform, wheels shrieking against the steel rails, structure thundering as the train roars out of the station. How I wish the plans to revamp the system…
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Hierarchies of care: immigration, gender, and domestic work in New York City
Ana María Granados Romero PhD Student LAILAC Latinas and domestic labor The U.S. domestic workforce is predominantly comprised of women, with Latinas being significantly overrepresented in the service industry. According to the National Domestic Workers Alliance, 91.5% of domestic workers in New York City are women, 78% were born outside the U.S., and 38% are…
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CNN Voto Latino 2024 – How Will Latino Voting Trends Impact the Election?
HYBRID EVENT (ELEBASH RECITAL HALL) | OCTOBER 9, 2024 Featuring a special performance from the upcoming Broadway musical, Buena Vista Social Club. What are the truths and misconceptions about the Latino vote? The Center for Latin American and Latino Studies estimates there will be over 35 million eligible Latino voters in 2024 and over 18 million…
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