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Countdown to the DNC : Exhibit Highlights Denver Latino Artists

17:23 H — Maegan la Mala

With the Democratic National Convention kicking off in exactly one week and VivirLatino being there live to cover the action, we feel it's important to look at the community around where the convention is taking place. Given all the media... Read more »

Topics: Arts - Denver - DNC

March to Protest the Border Wall

15:09 H — Maegan la Mala

A peaceful March is being called by the Citizens Against the Border Wall starting Wed. Aug 27 through Sunday Aug 31, 2008. They have asked all PRO Bloggers to help announce this event and ask all citizens that oppose... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Immigration

Encouraging Alliances Through Insults?

14:49 H — La Macha

I'm not sure I appreciate the effort at alliance building this author engages in. The basic point of his article is to show all different groups of people why voting for Obama is in their best interests. He makes a... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008

Which is worse, taking their money or kicking them out?

13:37 H — La Macha

In the ongoing confusion of whether or not we should like 'the illegals' or not, several themes keep popping up. One theme is how fat, lazy and unhealthy Mexicans are. The other theme centers on the perpetual debate of "Are... Read more »

Topics: Immigration

The Problem With Palm Oil

13:09 H — La Macha

Ever wonder what levels of destruction were wrecked on the environment, wildlife and indigenous populations so that you can eat some Cheez-Its? I appreciate the Rain Forest Action Network, as they really seem to understand how their interest in the... Read more »

Topics: Environment

Back to School : Is Your Child's Teacher Packing Heat?

11:26 H — Maegan la Mala

In one rural Texas school district, teachers are adding one extra thing to their back to school shopping lists. Concealed weapons. A local school board, Harrold Independent School District, in rural North Texas unanimously passed the policy to allow its... Read more »

Topics: Children - Controversia - Education - Texas

Uruguaya Sues Boss Because She Doesn't Have Any Work to Do

11:11 H — Jennifer

Has lawsuit abuse spread to Latin America as well? An Uruguyan woman is suing her employer because she has no work to do. Spain's 20 Minutos reports that a city government worker in Rio Negro, Uruguay, Emilia Colman, spends her... Read more »

Topics: Bizarro - Justice - Labor - Uruguay

This Friday : Protest at Your Local I.C.E. Office

09:26 H — Maegan la Mala

EMERGENCY CALL TO ACTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND at 4:00 PM JOIN US IN PROTESTS AT I.C.E. OFFICES ACROSS THE NATION ! In DETROIT: Joins us in front of the I.C.E. Office At East Jefferson Ave & Mount Elliot at 4:00PM... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Detriot - Immigration - Justice

Spain and Chile Triumph in Men's Tennis

07:26 H — Jennifer

Spanish Rafa Nadal is officially the number one tennis player in the world, having swiped away the title from Swiss Roger Federer at Wimbledon a few weeks back. And he further proved his dominance this weekend as he picked up... Read more »

Topics: Chile - Spain - Sports - World