Radio Bilingue wanted me to chime in on the Arizona Congressional CD 9 race for their Spanish program,  and as an independent woman voter — I told the Spanish news program I prefer Andrei Cherny over  all of the others.

I have a lot of respect for Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski, and he endorsed former Clinton White House official Andrei Cherny for Congress.  Therefore, I’m signaling to woman and independent registered voters, too, that Andrei Cherny is the best person to fight for Hispanic and middle-class families.

Independent registered voters in Arizona CAN vote in the primary elections.  All you have to do is request  a Republican or Democratic ballot in order to do so.  As independent registered voters, I hope you will request the Democratic ballot to vote in the Democratic Primary election on August 28, 2012 and cast your ballot for Cherny.  I believe he will help restore sanity to our State of Arizona.

From the Cherny campaign site:

Nowakowski Endorses Cherny for Congress

May 2, 2012

PHOENIX – Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski endorsed former Clinton White House official Andrei Cherny for Congress today, explaining that he is the best person to fight for Hispanic and middle-class families.

“Andrei Cherny grew up the son of immigrants who didn’t speak much English, and he understands what it’s like for parents to work two jobs to make ends meet,” said Nowakowski.  “I know Andrei will continue to do great things for working families because he shares our values – and he’ll fight for us in Congress.”

In addition to serving on the Phoenix City Council, Nowakowski is the vice president of communications for Radio Campesina, a network of nonprofit Spanish-language radio stations.

Cherny said he’s proud to have Nowakowski’s support.

“Having the backing of such strong, well-respected Arizona leader is an honor,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to work with Councilman Nowakowski to rebuild America’s middle class.”

National Tequila Party Movement Rocking the Latino Vote in Idaho August 4, 2012.  The Tequila Party is based in Arizona expanding nationally in preparation of the 2012 election cycle, and we continue to expand nationally.  Our Idaho event will include Mariachimusic celebration, political

Live Mariachi band to be at the Idaho Tequila Party Rally

education, political awareness for social justice.  We welcome Mary Jo Torrez as our Idaho leader to get more eligible Hispanic / Latino / Mexican-American voters involved.

The National Tequila Party Movement is a Latina-led grassroots movements encouraging the Latino vote in 2012.  We are the counter movement to the extreme tea party politicians  like Russell Pearce, Joe Arpaio, Tom Tancredo, Lamar Smith, Steve King, Sarah Palin and etc.   We believe 2012 is our year.

Details coming soon when we make our tie loose ends on our location.   We are happy to make this initial announcement and we have plans to have a Latino Get Out the Vote Drive in Twin Falls, Idaho, too.

Tequila Party Rally

LOCATION: 126 East Railroad, Burley Idaho 83318

DATE:  August 4, 2012

TIME:   7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

We will be having a Tequila Party Rally in Idaho on August 4, 2012.

Breaking News Regarding Deferred Action.

Napolitano said eligible undocumented immigrants can start applying for deferred deportation Aug. 15, and that we can expect more information on the policy Aug. 1

From executive director of the National Tequila Party Movement (and Irish undocumented immigrant activists), Margaret Reyes:

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before Congress about Deferred Action for Dreamers. Her testimony provided a few new pieces of information about the program that was announced on June 15, 2012.

Upper Age Eligibility: Applicants younger than 31 on June 15, 2012 will be eligible to apply. DHS had previously indicated that applicants had to be not over 30 in order to be eligible, leaving open the questions of whether that meant a person would be eligible until his or her 31st birthday, and whether DHS would consider the person’s age as of the date of application or as of June 15, 2012.

Application Process:An application procedures announcement is anticipated to be issued on August 1, 2012

Application Submission: The application process is expected to begin on August 15, 2012

Fees: $465 fee for both work authorization and biometrics. It is likely there will be a separate deferred action application fee but unclear if there is a fee waiver option

From Fronteras Desk:

Secretary Napolitano testified before the House Judiciary Committee, mostly related to deferred deportation and temporary work permits for undocumented immigrants brought here as children. Unsurprisingly, Democrats praised Napolitano and Republicans were harshly critical. Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle said the new policy could create precedent for other agencies to disregard the law.

“What can we do as legislators to make sure that we get the laws that are passed actually, fully enforced by the executive branch?” Quayle asked.

“You know, Representative, I’ve been an executive my whole career, so it’s really hard for me to get into that legislative mindset. I’ll leave that for you,” Napolitano replied. “But I will say, we are enforcing the laws. We’ve removed more people from this country than any prior administration over a similar time period.”

Napolitano said eligible undocumented immigrants can start applying for deferred deportation Aug. 15, and that we can expect more information on the policy Aug. 1.

BUSTED: Kyrsten Sinema taking money from private prison industry!

Carlos Galindo is organizing a protest against Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema.

Here are the details:

Please join the Immigrant Advocacy Foundation, Inc. and concerned Arizonans who will be protesting Kyrsten Sinema for her involvement with the lobbyist for CCA (Corrections Corporation of America), the billion dollar private prison industry.

Sinema and her private prison buddies have scheduled a fundraising event for July 19, 2012 between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

Angel Garcia writes:

Ron Ober is a registered lobbyist with Policy Development Group Inc. One of their clients is a well know private prison company, Corrections Corporation of America.

Clients include but are not limited to: American Continental Group, American Lung Association, Arizona Action for the Arts, Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Bombardier Transportation, Centene Corporation, City of Tucson, City Property Management, CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Coventry First, El Paso Natural Gas, Enlink Geoenergy Services, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Inc., Gilbert Hospital, Grand Canyon Exchange (Tusayan), Kennedy Partners, LifeLock Liquid Environmental Solutions, Maverick Aviation Group, Motorola Solutions, MWV (MeadWestvaco Evotherm), Papillon Airways Precision Components, Inc., Rayne Corporation, RBF Consulting, Resolution Copper Company, Scottsdale Healthcare, Sempra Energy, Smart Power, Southwest Ambulance, Sun Edison LLC, TitleMax (TMX Finance), Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., Wine Institute

There’s gonna be a new sheriff in town on November 7th, 2012!

Mike Stauffer is the first one to be on the ballot for the Maricopa County Sheriff.  He is an Independent candidate garnering support from Independents (2nd largest party in state of Arizona), Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians.

Stauffer reached almost 30,000 signatures and has til the end of the month to turn in more!

IT IS TIME TO REPLACE SHERIFF JOE ARPAIO.

Just as the moderate Republican Jerry Lewis replaced the ousted extremist Russell Pearce … we have Mike Stauffer who will replace Joe Arpaio.  Mike Stauffer is our “Jerry Lewis.”

Below is video footage from today after Mike Stauffer submitted signatures.

Congrats to West Kenyon, Grace Stauffer and Mike Stauffer campaign.  We were glad Bob Littlefield endorsed Mike for Sheriff.

Councilman Bob Littlefield endorses Mike Stauffer for sheriff.

Here are some photos of the vigil that was held for the I Am Joaquin Luna vigil in Texas under the leadership of Tania Chavez. Joaquin was a DREAMer who committed suicide because he felt he had no other option and on Monday, April 2, 2012, the Minority Affairs Council hosted a vigil in remembrance of Joaquin Luna. While our hearts mourn with those marching for Travyon in Florida, we are reminded of Joaquin at the vigil in the southwestern part of our Country.

We have been given permission to use these photos by Ana Mendoza and the Joaquin Luna family.

Family of Joaquin Luna holding a vigil in Edinburg, Texas on April 2, 2012. Left to Right - Diyer Mendoza and his wife and mother of Joaquin Luna

Family members of Joaquin Luna family hold candles in memory of their brother.

Students at Pan-American in Edinburg, Texas, read poems at Yo Soy Joaquin Luna event on April 2, 2012