September 19, 2008 | VivirLatino

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VL Follow Up : Mexican Independence Day Blasters Caught?

15:01 H — Maegan la Mala

La Macha wrote, with some suspicion, as to who was responsible for the Mexican Independence Day blasts in Morelia. While no organization or individual has taken credit for the attacks, the Mexican government has detained at least three people, two... Read more »

Topics: Mexico

FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Animals

14:18 H — La Macha

In an extraordinarily gross move, the FDA has given permission to scientist to go full force on whatever disgusting experiments they want to conduct on animals, all, supposedly for the benefit of the consumer: The Food and Drug Administration on... Read more »

Topics: Food

Angie Zapata Case to Go to Trial

13:01 H — Maegan la Mala

In July, we wrote about the horrific hate motivated killing of the young mujer Angie Zapata. Seems that the prosecutor in the case is ready to move forward with a trial. According to Colorado's KDRO-TV, alleged murderer Allen Ray Andrade... Read more »

Topics: Colorado - Crime - GLBT - Justice - Women

When Families Suddenly Matter in Immigration

11:01 H — Maegan la Mala

When it's not their mother or daughter, politicians play lip service to family matters and immigration. When it is their family, in the case of Democratic Florida Congressman Allan Boyd and his son, suddenly protecting the family is important. His... Read more »

Topics: Arizona - Florida - Politics

The Battle for Reality

09:01 H — La Macha

Remember how I told you yesterday that Charlize Theron was out promoting her new film, Battle in Seattle? Well, I just got word in my email inbox that actual protesters that were at Seattle during the World Trade Protests have... Read more »

Topics: media justice

Beyond the Headlines : The Sanctuary Releases Obama's Answers to Immigration Questions

07:07 H — Maegan la Mala

As the presidential candidates point fingers about who had the better immigration policy and who has been a better friend to immigrant communities, one of the best options is to let the candidates' own words speak for themselves. This is... Read more »

Topics: Blogs - Immigration - US Presidential Race 2008