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Are you tired of the Sotomayor jokes?

Are you wondering why a Latina can't be nominated for a high ranking position without media/politicians slandering her? Well, so is the National Council of La Raza.  To take a stand against haters they've started a petition "asking Republicans to restore the debate on Judge Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination to a more appropriate level of civil discourse." AKA: start playing fair! The council is planning on presenting the petition to Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Friday, June 19.

What does that mean? It means if you are angered by the attacks on Sotomayor NOW is the time to use TU VOZ. Sign the petition here before Friday and condemn the attacks on Sotomayor. The countdown para la justicia starts now! [NCLR.org]

Tags John Boehner, Michael Steele, Mitch McConnell, National Coucil of la Raza, Noticias, politico, Politics, Sonia Sotomayor

The funniest gringo on television is about to turn it up a notch...

The White House serves as Jon Stewart's temple of muses on Comdey Central's "The Daily Show," but his playground lies in rewriting modern history books television. The host has recently inked a deal to slap everyone back into social studies mode as the producer of a new History Channel show titled, “The Naturalized.” The upcoming two-hour documentary will film eight undocumented immigrants through the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. We hear the special will also highlight the stories of deported immigrants.

This is The Real World gone green card uncensored! What are your thoughts on the new show?

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Tags Chisme, Gossip, History, Immigration, Jon Stewart, Latinos, Politics

While Perez Hilton has made a name for himself ragging on America's A-Listers...

We found out there is more to este chismoso when he loaned himself to MTV's Get Yourself Tested campaign. For you PYTs (pretty young thangs) asking WTF is GYT? here's the 411-- GYT is a social movement around getting tested for sexual-transmitted diseases.

Serving as the info hub for the campaign, www.GYT09.org provides facts on STDs, tips on how to bring up testing with partners, and an easy to use testing center locator. We caught up with el Cubano while filming his PSA and got to see the pro-social side of Perez. Check out his PSA aquí, then hear what message he has for our youth AND famed celebs alike, after the jump.

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Tags Chisme, GYT, MTV, MTV Tr3s, Perez Hilton, Politics, www.gyt09.org

With Barack Obama finally settled in at the White House...

Latinos are not wasting any time pressing for the issues that we want resolved. We helped vote him in and now we want acción. So, when calling in favors, which topic is at the top of our agenda? Immigration, of course! The Hispanic Caucus got together recently with top activists and politicians including the National Coucil of la Raza and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund to address top national issues -- immigration was at the top of the list. The Hispanic Caucus has now sent a letter to Obama asking for him to make good on his promises regarding immigration reform.

As part of that reform, it seems the DREAM Act is making a bigger comeback than Britney Spears this year. Thanks to a huge youth initiative via Myspace and Facebook, Latinos got the DREAM Act voted one of the "Top 10 Ideas for Change in America" on change.org. This pushes the Dream Act into the official White House agenda for voting.

La lucha continues! For more ideas on getting involved in immigration reform visit www.dreamactivist.org. [change.org]

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Tags Barack Obama, Change.org, DREAM ACt, Hispanic caucus, Latin news, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, National Coucil of la Raza, palabra politica, Politics

The sea of spectators spanning from our nation's Capitol reflected a new era of hope that was felt across the world today. President Barack Obama's inaugural speech has officially rewritten history with an honest voice that will be heard for generations to come. The energetic pulse was undeniable, even if you couldn't make it to the streets of Washington, D.C. Whether you represented his vote in the polls or not, Barack Obama's universal message echoed a new-found sense of patriotism without leaving-out the difficult times ahead.

Want to get your full-dose of today's moment in history? Watch the President's inaugural oath right below and publish your own historical memories of today's events right here and be sure to catch the post-inaugural madness during “Be the Change: Live From the Inaugural” on MTV Tr3s today at 10pm. For ground coverage and live-blogging be sure to visit MTV News.

Photo via Getty Images

Tags Barack Obama, Chisme, Michelle Obama, MTV, MTV NEws, Politics, President, Tr3s, Tres

There is no doubt that Michelle Obama has the fashionista swagger that leaves everyone wondering what she will wear next.

We especially kept our eyes peeled on what she would rock on inauguration day! Our First Lady shined in a dazzling vintage-inspired yellow gown designed by Cuban-American designer, Isabel Toledo. Unlike most mainstream designers, Isabel is considered a newbie in the designer world. With only a couple of years in the fashion business she has already gained a reputation for recreating a modern avant garde look.

Redefining the meaning of traditional first lady attire, Mrs. Obama definitely picks her designers wisely and has worked with Isabel during Election season. Besides Toledo's designs, Michelle Obama has also picked evening wear designed by runway renegades, Narciso Rodriguez, Zero + Maria Cornejo, and Maria Pinto.

Fierce! What do you think of Michelle Obama's vestido selection? [Associated Press]

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Tags Associated Press, Barack Obama, Chisme, Isabel Toledo, Michelle Obama, MTV, MTV NEws, Politics, Tr3s, Tres

Today is the day mi gente! An estimated one million people traveled to Washington D.C. to witness Obama's historical oath into office, but who said you have to be in the District of Columbia to celebrate?

We have your front-row seat at Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president of the United States tonight during “Be the Change: Live From the Inaugural” on MTV Tr3s at 10 pm. Out with the old and in with the new! Bush says his farewell to La Casa Blanca, (thankfully) making room for Obama and familia, including First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha.

The promise for change motivated millions of voters to hit the polls in November, but Obama has also inspired la música with estrellas like Wyclef, Young Jeezy, and Will.I.Am all producing new hits dedicated to Obama's achievement. Wondering what songs have inspired our 44th President? MTV News has the results. Be sure to check it under the hood!

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Tags Barack Obama, Latin Music, Musica Latina, Politics, Will.I.am

Latino troops count for approximately 17.7% of the armed forces. Once we shift our frame-of-thought from numbers to real time, the reality is that thousands of Latinos have been affected by the harsh reality of war. Whether you know someone who has been deployed or experienced the battle first hand, all of the voices share a common thread of struggle and survival. Many of our stories remain untold, but MTV News recently documented war veteran, Willie Vasquez's life on the battleground. We are sending a thankful shout-out to ALL Latino troops and veterans.

Have an experience you want to shout-out?

Tags MTV NEws, Politics, War

Obama supporters, Maná must be throwing their hands up in the air and celebrating a "Revolución de Amor"!

Despite the roqueros always keeping a private stance on politics, the "Tierra y Libertad" singers recently broke their silence by publicly supporting our Democratic President. The Mexican vocalist admits that his passion for change transcends border politics and takes flight on a global level.

Fher states:

El terrorismo no se va acabar así, construyendo un muro. El terrorismo se va acabar cuando Estados Unidos tenga una política más limpia exterior, cuando Estados Unidos se siente con México, que siempre ha sido su gran socio y ahí ha estado, a decir, ‘oye vamos hacer una reforma migratoria porque yo necesito de los mexicanos y los latinoamericanos.

Sounds like these chicos are the modern day Simón Bolívar. They deserve props for speaking-up for immigrants and a need for global change. Si o no? [MTV TR3s Radio Noticias]

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Entertainment, Latin Music, Latinos, Mana, MTV, Musica Latina, Politics, Tr3s

Latinos represented their votes and helped make historia at the 2008 Presidential Election.

The evening resulted in a national wave of "SI SE PUEDE" chants, tears of victory, and yes, even explosive echoes of homemade fireworks. McCain may not have won enough electoral votes, but Latino supporters were just as watchful.

CNN reported that an estimated 67% of Latinos gave their votes to Barack Obama, while 30% gave their tickets to McCain. Why the major gap? According to the news network, 80% of Latinos disapproved of President Bush, and believed that McCain-Palin's administration would result in the same political ideals.

Senator McCain made sure to bow down gracefully by stating:

My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on being elected the next President of the country that we both love.

El Cangri must be heartbroken over this! Pobrecito.

But this isn't about celebrity endorsements because the majority rules! Presidente Obama sealed his glory with a memorable acceptance speech repeating "YES WE CAN":

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

Congratulations Obama! Are you still repeating "SI SE PUEDE" in your barrio? [MTV News, MTV News, CNN]

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Tags Latinos, McCain, MTV, MTV NEws, Politics, President Obama, Think, Tr3s, Voting