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New Politico Perspectives

As politicians know, knowledge is power. Find out who has it, who’s lost it and how to get your fair share in our democratic system. And always from a Latino point of view. Take political action by reading Politico Perspectives starting July 1 on the Latino Perspectives Magazine Web site, www.latinopm.com.

This new blog, written by award-winning journalist Ruben Hernandez, will cover the hotly contested election races, poll results and political trends with a Latino insider look at issues that matter to you: jobs, education, health, transportation, housing, growth and urban planning, lifestyle and immigration.

In the first edition, we detail the historic “firsts” in the Phoenix City Council District 7 election: how two strong Latino candidates will raise more funds than ever before, and how both are employing top political strategy firms. But can they avoid a history of dueling Latino candidates knocking each other out of a city council seat?

On the national scene, a recent poll showed only 25 percent of Latinos knew who the Latino presidential candidate Bill Richardson is? Do you know who his Arizona Latino operatives are? We’ll tell you at Politico Perspectives.

You’ll read about party politics, the players, and the political acts – good and bad – of your elected officials and candidates. You’ll also find out what political position regional and national Latino organizations are taking on an issue.

Politico Perspectives will explain political processes that impact you in a concise, understandable way. More important, you’ll learn how you can make a difference. From the final vote on important bills at the Legislature, to the neighborhood action group meetings, we’ll be there. Always we explain the Next Step, and give information and contacts on how you can get involved.

So don’t be left hanging like the “hanging shards” that determined the outcome of the 2000 presidential election. Get on the inside and in the know about the political arena, the players, and how the system can work for or against you. Make it a habit to read Politico Perspectives, at www.latinopm.com