U.S.
My jefito and me American Mexicanos
July 27, 2007When my jefito (papa), Angel, was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, it was close to one year to the date after Pancho Villa won the battle of Torreon. My jefito had the regular childhood that any...
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Color-blindness in the USA
July 27, 2007A 2001 study revealed that despite diversity efforts, the United States was becoming increasingly segregated both in housing and education. The study found that one in three Latino students were attending schools with a minority enrollment...
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Hot battle: childrens health care vs. Bush
July 27, 2007The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is under attack by the White House. Created under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, SCHIP is set to expire Sept. 30. On July 19, the Senate Finance Committee...
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The battle of Waukegan
July 20, 2007WAUKEGAN, Ill. — To thousands of protesters here July 16, the city administration turned itself into an alien body maintained by helicopters, snipers, swat teams and dogs. Undeterred by the show of military force, more than...
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Teachers lend a hand in New Orleans
July 20, 2007Eighty teachers and other school worker members of the American Federation of Teachers are spending two weeks in New Orleans this summer, helping fix up damaged homes and schools, and tutor students in the hard hit...
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