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A Brief Explanation of the SAVE Act

13:30 H — Maegan la Mala

Last week, I wrote about how a dangerous immigration bill was being moved forward in the House of Representatives. Here's a brief video explaining why the SAVE Act won't save anyone. ... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - Politics

Rafael Tufiño, Puerto Rican Artist, Is Dead at 85

12:30 H — Maegan la Mala

Over the weekend in Puerto Rico, flags were flying at half-staff by order of the governor, Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá. The island was mourning one of it's own hijos, painter and printmaker Rafael Tufiño, who died last Thursday in San Juan at... Read more »

Topics: Arts - Puerto Rico

Venezuela Wins Suit Against Exxon

09:19 H — Maegan la Mala

Score for Venezuela in it's ongoing battle with U.S. oil giant Exxon. Earlier today a British court ruled that a $12 billion freeze on Venezuelan assets awarded to U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil should be lifted. The freeze has been... Read more »

Topics: Business - Money - Venezuela

New NY States Gov's First Agenda Item : Affairs!

08:06 H — Maegan la Mala

Yesterday, New York State swore in it's 55th governor, David Paterson. He is the first African-American governor in the Empire State and the first legally blind governor in the country. He has a strong reputation as a progressive and is... Read more »

Topics: New York - Politics