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Photo: Getty Images The house just passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide.
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The United States of Weed? The House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
By Maritza Zuluaga

Don’t get too excited, the Senate has other ideas.

Rep. Joaquin Castro has suggested longtime farmworker advocate Arturo Rodríguez to be the next Sec. of Agriculture. Photo: Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images
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Joaquin Castro recommends Arturo Rodríguez as next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
A Latino Smithsonian museum is inches away from a bipartisan passing in the Senate. Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images
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Unanimous vote advances legislation for a Smithsonian American Latino Museum

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CURRENT EDITION December 02 - 09, 2020
  • Latina Judges Making History and Headlines
  • Biden announces first Latino to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security
  • Latinx Reps were among the top Climate crisis fighters of 2020
  • AL DÍA's 25th Anniversary: Twenty-five Years, And One Mission
  • José Feliciano, half a century after 'Feliz Navidad'
  • Football’s ‘Golden Boy,’ Diego Maradona, dies at 60
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Photo: Getty Images The house just passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide.
Politics
The United States of Weed? The House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
Rep. Joaquin Castro has suggested longtime farmworker advocate Arturo Rodríguez to be the next Sec. of Agriculture. Photo: Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images
Politics
Joaquin Castro recommends Arturo Rodríguez as next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
A Latino Smithsonian museum is inches away from a bipartisan passing in the Senate. Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images
Politics
Unanimous vote advances legislation for a Smithsonian American Latino Museum
Philadelphia is taking diversity seriously as it develops its next 10-year plan for the city. Photo: Getty Images.
Politics
Shape the future of Philadelphia’s budget as part of Re-Imagine Philadelphia
Rather than help the reunification process, the Trump Administration withheld data. Photo: Getty Images
Politics
New report reveals Trump Administration withheld data that would’ve helped to reunite families
Gallego is just one Latino leader in Congress making big moves. Photo: Getty Images.
Politics
Rep. Ruben Gallego is new Bold PAC Chair as Cárdenas seeks DCCC Chair
Since its genesis on the couch of a modest house in the heart of Philadelphia's Hispanic neighborhood 25 years ago, AL DÍA has always been a laboratory with an intimate conversation between its editors.
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AL DÍA's 25th Anniversary: Twenty-five Years, And One Mission
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Politics
New report decries a "human rights violation" in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
In the photo: President Donald J. Trump with his sons Eric and Ivanka. The president would be contemplating granting pre-emptive pardons to his children and his personal attorney. Photo: Video Capture/TODAY
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Another Level of Nepotism, Trump Discusses the Possibility of ‘Pre-emptive Pardons’ For His Children and Lawyer

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Photo: depositphoto Black and Latina women entrepreneurs don’t see equality from investors.
Culture
Civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd has not solved racial inequity in the venture capital world
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Culture
Nearly 79,000 people disappeared in Mexico since 2006
Some of the leading companies in the race for the vaccine are already submitting their marketing applications in Europe and the USA. Photo: Istock
Culture
The incredible Operation Warp Speed or how the government plans to have the vaccine by the first quarter of 2021
Mónica Ojeda, autora de Las Voladoras. Photo: El Universo.
Literature
Mónica Ojeda: "My writing is like an Andean volcano"
photo: hollywoodreporter.comA Nielsen diversity report revealed just how big the representation gap is on television.
Culture
Women are the majority of the U.S. population, but are still underrepresented on its TV screens
Photo: documentedny.comThe ICE Detention Center in Bergen County, New Jersey
Culture
Outside Bergen County Jail, Looking In
Photo: NewsWorldExpress / Twitter @marsaimartin
Film & Television
Actress Marsai Martin is Hollywood's youngest producer
La apicultora maya Leydy Pech lleva diez años enfrentándose al azote medioambiental del gigante de la soja. Photo: AIDA
Environment
Leydy Pech, the "honey lady" who stopped Monsanto
"Pedir perdón si has actuado mal y concederlo si has sido víctima de maltrato, agresión, abuso [o] violencia... permitirá la liberación de la culpa". ¿En serio? Photo: France 24 
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Mexico wants to teach criminals civic values, but it's offensive for victims

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AL DÍA has dedicated its 25 years of life to documenting the best of the Latin American experience in the United States.
Leaders
AL DÍA's 25th Anniversary: An Evolution In Print
AL DÍA has selected the 25 most important leaders in its 25-year history.
Leaders
The 25 of the AL DÍA 25th Year Anniversary
Pharrell’s new initiative targets entrepreneurs often overlooked.Photo: mondosonoro.com
Entrepreneurs
Pharrell’s Black Ambition nonprofit is a bridge for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs
NHLA’s 2020 Public Policy Agenda, released Oct. 1, identifies ten areas as priorities for the Latino community through 2024. Photo: NHLA.
Leaders
Hispanic leadership group develops a blueprint for the future
This holiday season is the ideal opportunity to help Latino-owned businesses. Photo: Latino Business Day.
Business
Online Directories To Support Latino-owned Businesses These Holidays
(Top) Judge Patricia Garcia, Judge Yvonne Gonalez Rogers, Judge Elizabeth G. Macias, Judge Connie R. Quinones. (Below) Amparo Monique , Lesley Briones, Natalia “Nata” Cornelio , Julia Maldonado, Ana Martinez , Veronica Rivas-Milloy.
Women
Latina Judges Making History and Headlines
Dr. Lisette Garcia spent eight years revitalizing the mission and efforts of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. Photo: Penn State
Professionals
Dr. Lisette Garcia is the new VP of diversity, inclusion and belonging at Penn State
GIPC is the product of a two-year pilot program run by the Post Brothers and the Richard Allen New Generation organization. Photo: GIPC.
Non Profits
Get to know the Greater and Inclusive Philadelphia Construction Program: A nonprofit to diversify the city’s construction workforce
Diana Cortes will be Acting City Solicitor of Philadelphia starting on Dec. 10, 2020. Photo: City of Philadelphia.
Women
AL DÍA 40 Under Forty Honoree Diana Cortes named Acting Philadelphia City Solicitor

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