Midterm elections Archives

Netflix Buys a Documentary on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Campaign and We’re Here For it

HipLatinaFebruary 11, 2019August 13, 2020

by HipLatinaFebruary 11, 2019August 13, 202001963

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has practically become a household name these days between breaking records as the youngest woman in Congress to the way she confidently challenges the status quo in government. Now it looks like even the folks who don’t...

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A 27-Year-Old Latina is Running the Largest District in Texas

HipLatinaNovember 28, 2018August 25, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 28, 2018August 25, 202005092

Before November 2018, no one thought 27-year-old Lina Hidalgo would be running the largest district in one of the largest states in our country. But you can add her to the list of WOC who made history during the last...

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2018 Mid-Term Elections: 7 Latinas You Should Vote For

HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 202002933

According to Emily’s List, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging and supporting women running for office, 2018 is the “Year of the Latina,” so make sure you’re not asleep at the wheel. Right now, we are one of the most...

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Trump Releases Insanely Racist Ad Targeting Immigrants Days Before Midterms

HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 202001837

President Trump set the Internet on fire with a wildly racist video ad targeting Latinos and immigrants just days before the midterm elections. In a blatant attempt to appeal to his alt-right white supremacist base, Trump and the GOP has...

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How Florida Voters Will Impact 1.4 Million Lives This November

HipLatinaOctober 17, 2018August 28, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 17, 2018August 28, 202001840

There is an incessant buzz in the air about the midterm elections. And rightfully so, as 80,000 people will be voted, or re-elected, into government positions on November 6; that’s twice the amount of people who were elected during the...

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Uber Will Offer Free Rides on Election Day

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 10, 2018August 27, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 10, 2018August 27, 20200933

Uber has announced that on Election Day, November 6, all users will automatically have access to free rides to their polling stations upon opening the Uber app. In addition, the company has already added some in-app resources to help users...

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5 Mistakes to Avoid During the Midterm Elections

HipLatinaOctober 9, 2018August 25, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 9, 2018August 25, 202002548

The midterm elections are literally only weeks away and many Americans face roadblocks to getting to the polls. For example, for some, registering to vote is extremely difficult if you don’t have a driver’s license. For others, simply being a...

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17 Tips To Steer Kids of All Ages Through the Political Season

HipLatinaOctober 7, 2018August 24, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 7, 2018August 24, 202002170

Today, when the latest campaign trail gaffe, political scandal, or candidate counterattack goes viral, your kids may hear about it before you do. How will they know whether a claim or a charge is based in fact, a unsubstantiated smear, or typical campaign...

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Viola Davis Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is The Candidate To “Fix Race Relations”

Johanna FerreiraAugust 28, 2018September 17, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraAugust 28, 2018September 17, 20200987

Many are calling socialist democrat, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the change we need in today’s politics. The 28-year-old Bronx-born Puerto Rican who defeated Rep. Joe Crowley at the primary elections in New York’s 14th congressional district, might be a political newcomer but...

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Meet The 3 Texan LGBTQ Women Changing the Game in The 2018 Midterms

kamariJuly 29, 2018September 24, 2020

by kamariJuly 29, 2018September 24, 202001330

First things first: if you didn’t know by now, the 2018 midterm elections have a record number of women running for seats in the House and Senate (417 women filed to run!), according to a report from Center for American...

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fires Back at GOP Rep Who Called Her a “Girl or Whatever”

Johanna FerreiraJuly 24, 2018September 23, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJuly 24, 2018September 23, 202001773

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been killing it. The Democratic socialist defeated long-term Rep. Joe Crowley in New York’s 14th congressional district last month. But there are a number of old, white Republican men who can’t seem to wrap their heads around...