Archive for August 26th, 2008
Mamita Mala on Bluegrass Roots
7:31 pm By Maegan La Mala · denver|DNC08|Politics · 1 Comment
26 Aug 2008
My lovely and talented co-editor, Maegan (a.k.a. Mamita Mala) was interviewed yesterday at the DNC for the BlueGrassRoots blog about the Latino vote.
BlueGrass Roots, a political blog out of Kentucky, has a lot of other interviews with bloggers of all stripes, so have a look at the other videos as well.
Via / BlueGrassRoots
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance Calls for Support
7:30 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Activism|Immigration|Mississippi · Comments Off
26 Aug 2008In light of lack of critical connection to immigrant communities displayed by our ‘leaders,’ it’s important that we do what we can to help out. The following was put out by MIRA! in Mississippi–and organization that was working well before the recent raids to minimize the reach of the raid in Mississippi. See after the cut for ways you can help out.
Monday, August 25, 2008
After answering the phone, Bill Chandler, director of MIRA! (the
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance, based in Jackson), blurted out,
“The ICE raid is in progress right now at Howard Industries, in
Laurel, Mississippi.” Laurel is a small town of about 18,000 people;
Howard Industries employs about 800 workers.
Police Brutality in Denver
7:22 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · DNC|US Presidential Race 2008 · 2 Comments
26 Aug 2008Just saw this video of a cop in Denver slamming a woman to the ground with his police baton. Then, after the woman starts talking to the press, the police come over and arrest her. In light of all the analysis about how horrible China was in regards to human rights, I have to wonder where all the analysis is about this incident?
California Clinton Delegates Hold On Strong !
12:39 pm By Maegan La Mala · California|denver|DNC|DNC08|Politics|US Presidential Race 2008 · Comments Off
26 Aug 2008The California Clinton Delegates held a meeting after their California breakfast yesterday. Gloria Allred (Clinton Delegate and women’s rights attorney) led the pact by first saying she wanted to addresses the full delegation but was denied. She implied that the Obama campaign didn’t want that to happen. Then she requested a speech today at their delegation breakfast, but again denied. So she held a unofficial meeting with Clinton delegates. She explained “today is the 88th anniversary when women won the right to vote.” With an emphasis on won because she said “it wasn’t given to us women fought hard and long.” She went on to explain with her legal advice that the Delegates are legally bonded to vote for Hillary but most importantly they were elected to do us and they promised the voters who elected them that they would. She said
“it’s my opinion from the DNC rule that we must honor the results of each primary.”
On the outskirts of the meeting Obama delegates look over with disgusted expressions. I find that funny though, because if Obama lost with long primary season then they would want his votes counted too!
When Reality is Ignored by the Political Theorists : Mississippi Raids Ignored
9:42 am By Maegan La Mala · denver|DNC|DNC08|Immigration|Mississippi|Politics · 15 Comments
26 Aug 2008Loretta Sanchez called me a “girl” when I asked her about the Mississippi ICE raids that have led to the arrest of 350 people.
From Citizen Orange:
Numerous agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement descended on a factory belonging to Howard Industries Inc., which manufactures electrical transformers, among other products.As of late Monday afternoon, no criminal charges had been filed, said Barbara Gonzalez, an agency spokeswoman, but she said that dozens of workers had been “identified, fingerprinted, interviewed, photographed and processed for removal from the U.S.”
Mamita Mala Hard at Work at the DNC
26 Aug 2008My Man Teddy
26 Aug 2008Don’t we all love Teddy Kennedy? But I want to start off by asking another question.
Why the hell did Caroline Kennedy get a standing ovation when she came out to speak? I know she revolutionized the Democratic Party in the 60’s, wait that was her Dad.
Caroline doesn’t deserve such admiration. Back to the point, Ted has lived a live of accomplishments that can not be compared to any other politician (though Nancy Pelosi likes to think she can). He has revolutionized the power the Senate holds and he has flourished into the best politician in the Kennedy family tree. No matter what obstacle is thrown his way (George Bush) he can tackle it face on and recently that was seen with his cancer. When I watched the beautiful video tribute before his speech I began to cry. The fact that he came to Denver when it was advised of him not to because of his health really states what kind of man he is. His speech was eloquent and passionate with the right amount of force. He stole the night away…yes that include you Michelle Obama.
Honorary Latina of the Day…
7:57 am By Maegan La Mala · denver|DNC|DNC08|US Presidential Race 2008|Women · Comments Off
26 Aug 2008No, I’m not talking about America Ferrera I’m talking about the great Senator of New York Hillary Clinton. Yesterday, she surprised DNC Hispanic Caucus goers and gave a heart felt speech filled with commitment for the issues that matter the most for Hispanics. She spoke about comprehensive immigration reform and a stronger education system. She spoke to the heart to us, she said “I knows there maybe language Barriers but it doesn’t matter we are all American and we are all strong and we all deserve a system that works and Barack Obama and Joe Biden are going to bring that to all of us.”
She lastly addressed the cynical and GOP bigwig John McCain. She addressed the manipulative ad that his campaign started airing that included clips of her attacks on Obama.
Even though I agree with those critiques (because they are true) the GOP is making me sick with their same old tactic. The GOP should try to refresh their strategies to win an election besides frying your opponent to a crisp with vindictive ads. Hillary responded by saying “I’m Hillary Clinton, and I do not approve that message.” I think that explains why Americans should love Hillary.
Hola!
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