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Teachers Strike in Puerto Rico

15:37 H — Jennifer

Puerto Rico's schools were paralyzed last week as teachers all over the island walked off the job, demanding more pay, a cap on class sizes and a teachers committee which would help structure class schedules. The Orlando Sentinel reports that... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Education - Puerto Rico

Hispanic/Latino Oscar Night Fashion

10:49 H — Maegan la Mala

Yeah, yeah, if there were a bridge I probably would jump with everyone else, hence this Oscar fashion post. Cameron Diaz Is she or isn't she Latina, Jessica Alba who presented last night, and yes she is embarazada. ... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Fashion - Los Angeles

Academy Awards Yield No Surprises

09:31 H — Maegan la Mala

I admit I didn't watch the Oscars last night. I was too busy watching Oscar nominated La Vie en Rose. The star of the film, Marion Cotillard, won the well deserved best actress award. But apparently there was a Spanish... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Movies

Cuba Meet Your New (Old) President! Raul Castro.

08:22 H — Maegan la Mala

Yesterday, in a not so surprising move, the Cuban National Assembly named Fidel Castro's brother, Raúl, president. The unanimous decision has been interpreted by many as a continuation of brother Fidel Castro's policies and in fact in his acceptance speech,... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Politics