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Comment on Top Blogueras at the White House : Beyond Puppetry and Pendejas by Maegan La Mala

Maegan La Mala — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:06:53 +0000

Thank you Julio! To be honest I was a little nervous.

Comment on LATISM/Top Bloguera Retreat Reflection II : Yes There a Place for a Latin@ Political Blog by Ana L. Flores

Ana L. Flores — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:16:06 +0000

I was very excited when you decided to join us. I really wanted your voice there as it would add depth, meaning and realness to it all. I wasn´t wrong.

Loved reading your insights and that this community could serve as a motivation. We all have different platforms and, yes, the mom bloggers are attracting the chunk of the ad dollars, but there´s some for all. I don´t believe at all that adding a monetization plan to your platform cheapens your voice. I believe we all need to have our needs met and dollars flowing through so we can take our voices to higher grounds. Make money work for US, not viceversa.

Continue to inspire…

Comment on LATISM/Top Bloguera Retreat Reflection II : Yes There a Place for a Latin@ Political Blog by Maegan La Mala

Maegan La Mala — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:58:17 +0000

Hola Juliana and thanks for commenting. There is a dearth in activist/critical thinking Latino bloggers, in fact the frustration is more a result of the loss of so many voices that existed and have gone offline because of a lack of economic and other types of support as lifestyle blogging etc has come to be defined as what Latino blogging should be. It’s been so so hard for activist bloggers to network and to work period. Mass media orgs and big companies get all the play. I think we need more help from non-profits and individuals but it’s lean times for everyone (or so we are told).

Comment on Top Blogueras at the White House : Beyond Puppetry and Pendejas by Julio Ricardo Varela

Julio Ricardo Varela — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:36:43 +0000

Good for you for asking. I got goose bumps just reading this and yes, yes, yes, to it all. Thank you for asking and for going for it.

Comment on LATISM/Top Bloguera Retreat Reflection II : Yes There a Place for a Latin@ Political Blog by julianabritto

julianabritto — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:59:16 +0000

The sense that I get is that you might feel a little frustrated at the dearth in activist bloggers? Maybe I’m reading into that because that’s how I feel. I love reading mommy blogs and lifestyle and design blogs, but I love reading feminist and latino and activist blogs even more. And I find that in major blogging communities, there is such a huge focus on food, lifestyle and mommy blogging, and very little space for activists to network. Blogging and social media are such GREAT tools for activism, why aren’t we capitalizing on this?

Comment on Top Blogueras at the White House : Beyond Puppetry and Pendejas by Maegan La Mala

Maegan La Mala — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:09:05 +0000

Hola Ray and thank you for commenting. You are spot on when you say that both parties will exploit us for political gain this year especially. It’s tough when we are working /living in a two party system and when we are asked to side with the lesser of two evils.
And yes – shit is complex and I think people like to gloss over that be it with immigration, the economy, healthcare or education.

Yes – have an event that is on a weekend so I can go. Weeknights are tough with the kids.

Abrazos
M

Comment on Top Blogueras at the White House : Beyond Puppetry and Pendejas by AngryLatino

AngryLatino — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:20:03 +0000

Great question! One thing we need to all be very aware of is that throughout this election year, both parties will try to exploit our community for political gain as much as possible. We are the princess of the Ball now and our vote will be fought for. Your one question underscored for them how complex our issues are and that we should not be taken for granted. You’re awesome, but you know that already. Can’t wait to meet you at one of these NY events one day.

-Ray “AngryLatino”

Comment on Top Blogueras at the White House : Beyond Puppetry and Pendejas by Maegan La Mala

Maegan La Mala — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:57:41 +0000

Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for taking time to comment on this post. Thinking and hoping is what keeps us all going no?
it was great connecting with you and if nothing else they know we are paying attention.

Abrazos

Comment on Top Blogueras at the White House : Beyond Puppetry and Pendejas by Melanie Edwards - Ella Media & ModernMami.com

Melanie Edwards - Ella Media & ModernMami.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:22:01 +0000

I’m very glad you were able to make it despite the travel issues. Your question was a wonderful one and though I know a lot of the answers given were “standard” to many questions throughout the entire briefing, I’d like to think (hope?) our concerns were heard. Great seeing you again.

Comment on Washington DC Bound by Maegan La Mala

Maegan La Mala — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:05:29 +0000

Aww Thank you Vicky – so kind of you to stop by and comment. I am working on a day one post as I write this. It makes me really happy to read that there is still a place for critical thinking and looking in depth at the complexities behind policies.

Hopefully we will cross paths soon.

Abrazos