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Front Runners Who Aren't Front Runners

15:50 H — Estevan Montemayor

In the beginning of this general election the question of Vice-Presidential nominations is frequently being asked. Many are aware of the Dem front runners: Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, Bobby Jindal,Sam Nunn, and more.But which ones can we eliminate? John Edwards,... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008

Federal Grand Juries Subpoenas as a Means of Intimidating the Rican Freedom Movement

13:50 H — Maegan la Mala

Almost two weeks ago, the appearances of Puerto Rican Independence advocates/ activists called by U.S. federal authorities were postponed indefinitely. The fact that one of the people called, Tania Fronteras, was notified as she appeared as part of the Puerto... Read more »

Topics: Justice - Politics - Puerto Rico

From the Nightmare Files : Lou Dobbs for Gov of New Jersey?

11:50 H — Maegan la Mala

Everyone's favorite anti-immigrant spokesperson, CNN's Lou Dobbs, has suggested that he may be interested in running for governor of the state of New Jersey. In response to this scary possibility, America’s Voice has created a website for the maybe candidate... Read more »

Topics: Bizarro - Controversia - Funny - Immigration - New Jersey - Politics - TV

Latino Radical Hip Hoppers Rebel Diaz Attacked By the NYPD

09:50 H — Maegan la Mala

Last Thursday, independent, radical, revolutionary, activist Hip Hoppers Rodstarz and G1, two brothers known musically and in the movement as Rebel Diaz, were walking in the Bronx, NYC when they witnessed an all too common occurrence. Police officers from the... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Justice - Music - New York City

Black Friday at Mexico City Nightclub

06:54 H — Jennifer

Tragedy struck in an unlikely place on Friday afternoon in Mexico City. Young people enjoying "tardeada" -- an afternoon party held at clubs -- were victims of a stampede which occurred when police raided the club. The BBC reports:The... Read more »

Topics: Latin America - Mexico - Society