Latino Los Angeles
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“Illegals”: Here you go again
The use of "illegals" for undocumented or illegal immigrants or already contains the condemnation, the verdict, the totality of hatred,…
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‘Latino Americans’ Unearths Unsung Heroes from 500 Years of History
'Latino Americans': Latinos watching the series will certainly feel empowered to reclaim their place in their country’s annals, and non-Latinos…
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A path to citizenship? ‘All hell will break loose’
It took Pedro Cano 70 years to get his Medal of Honor. But equality? For Rep. Brooks of Alabama and…
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I’m Supposed to Appear Mexican
If America is a melting pot then Mexico is a thick soup. I like to think of it as a…
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Soccer, a Princess, and a Dirty War
Although we cannot judge children for the actions of their parents, it is very difficult for me to forget that…
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A path with heart: The Kissing Disparity
Kissing in public spaces is so common in Mexico City and in the South of Mexico, but so uncommon in…
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Another crowned Queen joins the anti-LGBT dark side
We cannot allow our Golden State, which has some of the most comprehensive protections for LGBT people and minorities, to…
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Origin and perspective of Spanglish in the United States (I)
Spanish, the second most common language in this country, represents a linguistic mosaic to which the original Hispanic presence as…
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Sotomayor, Conservative Judge
With Sotomayor on the bench Obama fulfills two promises; to put the first Latino and the third woman on the…
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Immigration: Humanitarian and Just
Until recently, there were 20 immigration judges in Los Angeles; almost all of them had a case load of 1,500…
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