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John McCain: No We Can't

18:39 H — Jennifer

Remember that superviral Obama "Yes We Can" video we told you about last week? Well, John McCain's got one too...kind of. A group of witty videomakers have created a parody and the butt of the joke is the Democratic party's... Read more »

Topics: Internet - Politics - US Presidential Race 2008

Javier Bardem Wins British Oscar

11:46 H — Maegan la Mala

Barack Obama wasn't the only big winner this weekend. Javier Bardem won another award for his role in the film, No Country for Old Men. This time it was a BAFTA Award, the British equivalent of the Oscar. Via /... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Movies

Grammy Gold: Alejandro Sanz Takes it Home

10:34 H — Jennifer

Spanish pop star and foe of Hugo Chavez Alejandro Sanz made off with the big prize for Latinos in the non-Latino specific Grammy event. Or "the real Grammys" as some refer to it. Sanz took home the statuette for Best... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Entertainment - Music

NY Ricans to Protest Machetero Arrest

10:21 H — Maegan la Mala

There is a call for Ricans and supporters of the Rican independence movement to protest the arrest of Avelino Gonzalez Claudio. The ProLibertad Freedom Campaign Contact us at ProLibertad {AT} Hotmail.com or at the ProLibertad Hotline: 718-601-4751. Visit our website:... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Events - New York City - Puerto Rico

Hugo Chavez Threatens to Halt Oil Sales to the US

09:31 H — Maegan la Mala

When he's not insulting the U.S. leadership, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is threatening the United States, this time he's threatening to cut off oil. "If you end up freezing (Venezuelan assets) and it harms us, we're going to harm you,"... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - Venezuela

Obama Wins big This Weekend : Hillary Changes Leadership in Response

08:47 H — Maegan la Mala

Barack Obama had a good weekend. Yesterday Obama won the Maine Caucus and on Saturday, he swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska, Washington state and the Virgin Islands.This put opponent Hillary Clinton on the defensive, causing her to... Read more »

Topics: Politics - US Presidential Race 2008

The Asian Vote, the Latino Vote, and the Black Vote: Personified

08:24 H — Maegan la Mala

Because we are more than just votes, as the mainstream media would have you believe, three women of color chatted last week about the presidential race and well race. I was one of those women. Here's a teaser: Carmen: Maegan,... Read more »

Topics: Blogs - Politics - Race - US Presidential Race 2008