January 30, 2008 | VivirLatino

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Americans Don't Care about Latin America

16:40 H — Jennifer

While Americans might be preoccupied with saving sea lions in the Galapagos, it seems that as a country we aren't very concerned about our neighbors to the South. A new Zogby poll shows that in spite of the fact that... Read more »

Topics: Latin America - Society

Latinos Aren't Afraid of Voting for Blacks

12:11 H — Maegan la Mala

There's been alot of hype, pundits pondering, and bloggers blogging about the if Latinos will vote black, more specifically if they will vote for Barack Obama. Without repeating the fact that, many Latinos are black (damn I repeated it anyway),... Read more »

Topics: Politics - Race - US Presidential Race 2008

Meet the New Elvira Arellano

10:11 H — Maegan la Mala

Following the footsteps of Elvira Arellano is Flor Crisostomo. Flor took sanctuary yesterday inside of Adalberto United Methodist Church, the same church where Elvira stayed with her son for over a year. Flor had been ordered to voluntarily leave (how... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Chicago - Immigration - Justice - Mexico - Women

McCain Takes Florida. Giuliani to Take a Bow.

08:11 H — Maegan la Mala

With 99% of the vote counted, John McCain led Mitt Romney by 36% to 31% in the Florida priamaries held yesterday, meaning all 57 Republican delegates go to him. All the results are as follows: Republicans John McCain: 36% Mitt... Read more »

Topics: Florida - US Presidential Race 2008