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¿Latinas: Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Neither?
January 28, 2013
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40 years ago, the Supreme Court handed down Roe v. Wade, a decision that legalized abortion. The law hinges on privacy–bringing a baby into this world is a decision between a mother and her doctor. No more “back alley” procedures Read More...
¡Quick! What’s in the Constitución: Advise and Consent OR Stick It To Him?
January 11, 2013
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Let’s look at President Obama’s nominations: Massachusetts senior Senator John Kerry to the Department of State to replace Hillary Clinton. Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, ¡Virgen Santísima!–a REPUBLICAN (!) as Secretary of Defense. John Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Read More...
Latinos Vote: the Leader of the Pack
November 8, 2012
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Coalition. Networks. Alliance. These are all terms that in a political context mean the relationships forged among groups, forming a pact to further an agenda. It’s a power play meant to force an outcome. Representation, respect, access, money can be Read More...
NPR’s Ofeibea Quist-Arcton Explains What’s Next for Ethiopia After Prime Minister’s Death
August 28, 2012
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I remember studying modern Latin American literature and learning about magical realism, that delicious form of narrative where the lines between fact and fiction are blurred, best embodied by the masterful work of Nobel Prize winning Colombian author Gabriel García Read More...
South African Pop Star Finishes High School At 60
August 27, 2012
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Whatta ya get when you mix inspiration with tough love, you know like when Mami‘s hand magically appeared out of nowhere after we said or did something bad, yanking our ears until they stung. Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse is a South African Read More...
What’s The Future For The ‘Kids Of Kabul’?
August 27, 2012
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¡Ah-hah! This is that quintessential NPR momento, when you learn something new. I know it sounds contradictory, but it’s like taking a mental vacation and the rush that comes with exploration and discovery. Both make you feel good. Canadian Journalist Read More...
The Challenges Female Vets Face When Coming Home on NPR’s Tell Me More while I Guest Host
August 27, 2012
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In general, how much lip service do you hear for our veterans? You know the patriotism reserved for holidays–Veteran’s, Flag Day, 4th of July, or Memorial Day. Politicians are the worst offenders, including those in Congress who control spending, including that Read More...
Bring the Filing Cabinet to the Polls or State Voter ID Laws: What’s at Stake Analyzed while I Guest Host NPR’s Tell Me More
August 26, 2012
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It’s still hard for me to believe that a U.S. citizen could live a life without a piece of government-issued ID which in some states has become mandatory to vote. I need my license to drive, to catch a flight Read More...
