August 27, 2008 | VivirLatino

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VivirLatino at the DNC 08 : Riding the Back of the Ghetto Bus in Denver

11:22 H — Maegan la Mala

One blogger has criticized this website, with a personal attack on me and the use language and identity. Normally, I would unleash a stream of Spanish curses at my screen and move on, pero the reality of the Democratic National... Read more »

Topics: Colorado - Denver - DNC - DNC08 - Politics

Iowa Town Fears It May be Next in ICE Raids

09:57 H — Jennifer

The immigration raids which are dividing families and negatively impacting local economies just don't seem to stop. After raids across the South, now a Midwestern town trembles as rumors swirl that it may be next on the list. The tiny... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - Labor - Society

Celebrities Singing for Presidential Candidates

09:00 H — La Macha

In light of the news that Daddy Yankee endorses John McCain, I thought this video in support of Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente featuring Kenny was interesting. All the different politicians are doing what they can to get endorsements from... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Music - US Presidential Race 2008

Number of Latinos in Schools Doubles

07:48 H — Jennifer

A lot has changed in the world since 1990, and over the past 18 years, the Latino population has grown exponentially. The Pew Hispanic Center has released a new report titled "One-in-Five and Growing Fast: A Profile of Hispanic Public... Read more »

Topics: Children - Education - Immigration - Society

Hillary Hits Home Run with DNC Speech

06:28 H — Jennifer

Say what you will about Hillary Clinton, but the woman knows how to give a speech. Her 33 minute discourse before the DNC yesterday had me rapt -- all 33 minutes of it. I think she hit a home run.... Read more »

Topics: DNC08 - Politics