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Ecuadorians Number 4 Latino Group in NYC (Especially in Queens)

14:24 H — Maegan la Mala

As a born and bred Queens, NYC Latina, I sure don't need statistics to tell me that the Ecuadorian population is steadily growing. It's the reason there are more Ecuadorian food trucks and carts from Jackson Heights to Flushing. It's... Read more »

Topics: Ecuador - Immigration - New York City

Critically Examining Social Justice Organizing

14:03 H — La Macha

In case you weren't aware, the anti-prison organization, Critical Resistance is currently holding a huge anniversary conference out in Oakland. In reaction to that conference, the following email is making the social justice listserve rounds. It's a really profound email... Read more »

Topics: Activism

Mexicans Talk About Violence and Drug Trafficking

13:18 H — La Macha

In a continuing conversation about the ever increasing levels of violence in Mexico, the BBC News has released a survey showing that Mexicans feel less safe than they did before and 80% of them feel that the government should look... Read more »

Topics: Mexico

Hugo Chavez to Visit NYC Hall

12:24 H — Maegan la Mala

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is going to be in NYC this week for the UN Summit. While we all wait with to see what metaphor for the U.S. empire Chavez will come up with this time, NYC Councilman Charles Barron... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - New York City - Politics - Venezuela

McCain Approves This Message : Saturday Night Live Clip

10:24 H — Maegan la Mala

Election time means political comedy. Sadly, this Saturday Night Live clip from this past weekend may have more truth to it than people want to admit. ... Read more »

Topics: Funny - TV - US Presidential Race 2008

One of These Things is Not Like the Other : Obama Changes Response to Sanctuary Questionnaire

08:24 H — Maegan la Mala

On Friday, The Sanctuary released the Obama campaign's response to an extensive questionnaire on immigration and related issues. Almost immediately, the Obama camp asked us not to publish the responses, saying they had a new, fresh, clean response. Of course... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - Internet - US Presidential Race 2008