Thread: MALDEF spinning - 45 million Latino Americans!

I got an email fro Maldef. They refer to 45 million latino Americans. How cute. They need to be called on this spin. In truth there are 45 million latinos in America (including illegals) but far less American citizens of latino/hispanic ancestry.

MALDEF's Thomas A. Saenz to Speak at Netroots Nation Conference

Tom Saenz

August 14, 2009 – MALDEF’s incoming President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz will speak at the fourth annual gathering of the Netroots (formerly known as the YearlyKos Convention) which is being held August 13–16 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Netroots Nation 2009 was kicked off last night by former President Bill Clinton and includes panels led by national and international experts; a progressive film screening series; practical training sessions and workshops; and the most concentrated gathering of progressive bloggers to date.

Today, Tom will be moderating a panel on Justice Sotomayor’s appointment, which includes notable speakers such as Rep. Jerry Nadler (D- NY) and Nan Aron (Alliance for Justice). The event will be streamed live, and can be viewed on the MALDEF website. The panel will commence at 3:00pm ET (12:00pm PT).

MALDEF is committed to using new technology to advance and promote the civil rights of over 45 million Latino Americans. Join us on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter to get the latest on where you can help in the battle for equality and justice.

Heard this morning that one school district in TX is even thinking of renaming a school for Sotomayor! She hasn't done anything on the Supreme Court yet, so talk about throwing the name off of a school to replace it with an unproven Supreme Court justice. Why, because she is considered Latina?

Originally Posted by vortex

Heard this morning that one school district in TX is even thinking of renaming a school for Sotomayor! She hasn't done anything on the Supreme Court yet, so talk about throwing the name off of a school to replace it with an unproven Supreme Court justice. Why, because she is considered Latina?

That is in Dallas ISD. They are thinking either Sotmayor or Obama

What a joke.