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South Texas Civil Rights Project Needs Your Help

17:11 H — Maegan la Mala

The specific needs of immigrants in crisis situations, like hurricanes, is important now and taking care of those needs requires a community response. The South Texas Civil Rights Project is a non-profit public interest organization which provides free legal services... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Texas

Former Attorney General Gonzales Scolded, Can't Remember the Combination to His Home Safe

15:07 H — Maegan la Mala

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is like that distant cousin who keep showing up at family parties and embarrassing you because he "represents" you. Today the U.S. Department of Justice released a report saying that Gonzales "mishandled" highly classified documents... Read more »

Topics: Justice - Politics - Washington DC

Girl in a Coma

14:07 H — La Macha

Just discovered this all girl band, Girl in a Coma. Formed out of San Antonio, the band is all Chicana and more than a little gender bending. Dig this video featuring Amanda Lepore. And can I say how rad it... Read more »

Topics: Music

Happy Birthday Salmita!

13:44 H — La Macha

Today is Salma Hayek's birthday! My siren goddess is 42 years beautiful, and promising to only grow more goddess like this year. As a special gift to us all, Salma forwarded me a photo of her new bathing suit. I... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities

Mexicans March Against Violence

13:40 H — La Macha

It wasn't just RNC protesters out marching this weekend. Mexicans sick of the constant violence in their country were out en masse as well. Among the protesters were parents and family members of murdered and kidnapped relatives. Drug cartels are... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Crime - Mexico

Revolutionary Hip Hoppers Rebel Diaz in NYC Court Mañana

12:30 H — Maegan la Mala

You'll remember how back in June, Rebel Diaz members were brutalized by the NYPD after they confronted officers harassing a street vendor. They are asking for a show of support for immigrant rights and against police brutality. Let's try... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Justice - Music - New York City

AIDS Crisis in Puerto Rico

11:27 H — Maegan la Mala

Oh no, here comes the Rican with another Puerto Rico related post. This month's issue of POZ Magazine has an article about the AIDS crisis in Puerto Rico and how it is endangering the lives most in need of critical... Read more »

Topics: Health - Magazines - Puerto Rico

Amy Goodman Arrested at the RNC

09:10 H — La Macha

Last night was a pretty intense night at the Republican National Convention. Protesters at the RNC were pepper sprayed, beaten with clubs, indiscriminately arrested and otherwise harassed nonstop. Among the arrested was noted indy media journalist and Democracy Now! broadcaster,... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Media - Politics - Radio - RNC08 - Women

In the 21st Century, Abortion is Illegal All Over Latin America

07:19 H — Jennifer

It’s easy to forget that women throughout the world are deprived of the right to govern their own bodies. Some of us are only reminded when we realize that the right to have an abortion is something that right-wing politicians... Read more »

Topics: Health - Justice - Latin America - Politics - Society - Women