Welcome to the Latino/a Educational Achievement Project's blog! Our blog is a way for us to connect with students and quickly inform you of educational opportunities particular to Latino students in Washington state. This blog will feature guest LEAPster who will write about their leadership experiences with LEAP. They will answer questions and provide advice.

This space is also open to showcasing your poems, videos, essays, photos, or other creative mediums. Let us know about your leadership involvement or tell us about the great work someone is doing in your school/community. For more information on LEAP, visit our website at www.leapwa.org


Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Dont Vote Ad Causes Uproar



Last week, a television ad by the organization, Latinos4Reform, was aired suggesting Latinos should not vote. This, Latinos4Reform suggests, would show our political strength. The organization afterward told the media they were encouraging people to not vote for the congressional leaders who have not held their promises, such as passing immigration reform.

Regardless of whether this was true or not, the words "don't vote" should never be encouraged. The best way for all voices, including the Latino voice to be heard, is to vote.

I'm voting, are you?