May 29, 2008 | VivirLatino

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Guantanamo Bay Iguanas Protected. Detainees, Not So Much

16:14 H — Maegan la Mala

Something is seriously wrong when animals inside Guantanamo Bay are protected but the people detained inside Guantanamo Bay are not.U.S. law protects endangered iguanas on the naval base, but the Supreme Court is struggling to determine whether it also applies... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Justice - Politics

A Sad Statistic : Army Suicides Up

14:14 H — Maegan la Mala

Just as the number of casualties of both civilians and soldiers in Iraq continues to rise, the military reached another sad milestone today. Last year saw an increase in the number of army suicides, up to 108.The 108 confirmed deaths... Read more »

Topics: Health - Military

VivirLatino Goes to the LAMC

12:14 H — Maegan la Mala

I am so psyched! I've been wanting to attend the Latin Alternative Music Conference since it started and this year VivirLatino will be there. The 9th annual LAMC features concerts with some of my favorite Latino musical acts including Julieta... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Events - Music - New York City

Living la Vida Hillary : Ricky Martin Endorses Clinton

10:14 H — Maegan la Mala

Despite Hillary Clinton trailing in delegates and votes, Ricky Martin, just a few days before the primary in Puerto Rico, is shaking his bon bon for camp Clinton. He endorsed her candidacy saying that Hillary has shown a commitment to... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - US Presidential Race 2008

NY State to Recognize Gay Marriages from Other States/Countries

08:14 H — Maegan la Mala

While gay couples can't legally get married in New York State, those couples who marry in other states and countries, specifically Canada, will have their marriage recognized inside the Empire State. Gov. David A. Paterson has directed all state agencies... Read more »

Topics: GLBT - New York