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Death of Democracy in Nicaragua

Death of Democracy in Nicaragua

International observers say they were denied access to many voting stations, hundreds of voting irregularities were reported…

Are Some Latinos in the Wrong Party?

Are Some Latinos in the Wrong Party?

If a politician demonstrates that he hates Latinos, but goes to Miami and says he also hates Fidel Castro, does that mean I have to support him?

The American Dream Lives in Dayton

The American Dream Lives in Dayton

Amid all the recent efforts to subjugate undocumented immigrants, the light at the end of the tunnel is coming from Dayton, Ohio.

From Cuba With Nada

From Cuba With Nada

Every once in a while, we send a useful fool to Havana.

Run for President, But Not on the Fence

Run for President, But Not on the Fence

The so-called “moderate” in the field of Republican presidential contenders apparently can’t seem to decide which side of the immigration fence he wants to fall on.

Immigrant-Bashing States Need Economic Shoving

Immigrant-Bashing States Need Economic Shoving

Nearly all 50 states have tried to crack down on undocumented immigrants, and nearly all of their most Draconian measures have failed.

What’s Not To Celebrate?

What’s Not To Celebrate?

Whenever I think of that morning — Sept. 11, 2001 — I feel I’m reliving a terrible nightmare. I watched it all from my balcony!

Obama’s Latino Problem

Obama’s Latino Problem

Say we Latinos decided to tell President Barack Obama that we are not going to take his cheap rhetoric anymore. Say we told him we are fed up with his empty promises to fix our broken immigration system while his administration breaks deportation records.

The Latino Backlash Is Coming Sooner Than Republicans Expected

The Latino Backlash Is Coming Sooner Than Republicans Expected

Some Republican politicians are beginning to worry that the GOP could be in trouble.