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Points of Unity for May Day Marches

12:41 H — Maegan la Mala

The National Immigrant Solidarity Network has put out its Points of Unity for the May Day marches. They are as follows:1. No to anti-immigrant legislation, and the criminalization of the immigrant communities. 2. No to militarization of the border. 3.... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Cities - Immigration

Penelope, Bardem and Woody Off to Cannes

11:40 H — Jennifer

Woody Allen's new movie, starring Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Scarlett Johannsen and strangely titled "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" has been announced as part of the official selection for this year's Cannes Film Festival. The head of the Festival, Thierry Frémaux,... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Entertainment - Movies - Spain - World

Chilean Singer Monna Bell, Dead at 70

11:24 H — Jennifer

Monna Bell, a popular Chilean singer who achieved success in Mexico and Spain in the 1970s and was one of Mexican pop star Juan Gabriel's muses, died on Monday in Tijuana of a stroke. Her friend, actress Carmen Salinas, announced... Read more »

Topics: Chile - Culture - Entertainment - Latin America - Mexico - Music

Is Immigrant Justice American?

10:41 H — Maegan la Mala

While the facts about immigrant detention are important to note, I take issue with the idea that justice and human rights is an "American" value. First, as I have noted before, it bothers me how the word "American" has... Read more »

Topics: Immigration

Hillary Wins Penn But Obama Still Leads

08:41 H — Maegan la Mala

So this morning I woke up and realized it wasn't a dream. Hillary Clinton won the Pennsylvania Democratic primary by about 10 points with 99% of the precincts reporting. The BBC is giving Hillary a 9 point lead, taking away... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008

Latino Celebs for Hillary Clinton

08:00 H — Maegan la Mala

Hillary Clinton has quite a few Latino celebs in her corner. Some of the Latinos that have thrown their star power behind the former first lady include Eva Longoria, Ugly Betty (well America Ferrara)has been quoted as saying:"I truly believe... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008