Dear Mexican: Here in Canada, we have a huge problem with illegals coming up from the south, mainly to escape Bush or for our free health care. The solution is inspired by the same damned Yankees that we need to keep out: Build a big wall. Problem is, we could never get enough people to [...]
They Say They Were Born in the U.S.A. The State Department Says Prove It
in Shameful, immigration
by chicano | August 14th, 2008
In the archives of local institutions, Juan Aranda’s life is firmly rooted in this small south Texas town. His birth certificate says he was delivered unto Weslaco 38 years ago, and church records say he was baptized here soon after. School files list him as a student in the local district from kindergarten through high [...]
Mexican citizen asks high court to block execution
in Shameful
by chicano | August 5th, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) - Four months after losing his case at the Supreme Court, a Mexican citizen facing execution next week in Texas is asking the justices for a last-minute reprieve.
Tags: art, bush, mexican, Texas
World Court orders U.S. to stop executions of 5 Mexicans
in Politics, immigration
by chicano | July 17th, 2008
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The U.N.’s highest court ordered U.S. authorities on Wednesday to do everything possible to halt the executions of five Mexicans in Texas until their cases are reviewed.
Tags: bush, mexican, Mexico, Texas
What should a Latino museum include?
by chicano | May 21st, 2008
A Latino museum is an interesting idea, i’m surprised we don’t have one yet. I think, considering how much of the U.S. USED to be Mexico, and the influence of Latinos in this country, a National Museum is well deserved.
From: The South Chicagoan:
“There is one positive aspect of the desire by some federal officials to [...]
Floridas Hispanics weigh their vote
in activism
by chicano | January 29th, 2008
BBC News
Florida’s Hispanics weigh their vote
BBC News, UK - 23 hours ago
George W Bush would never have become the 43rd US president without the backing of more than half of Florida’s Latino voters. Florida’s Hispanic community …
Swinging the Latin Vote Council on Foreign Relations
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Bush vetoes child health bill
in Feed
by Suzanne Goldenberg in Washington | October 3rd, 2007
Bush plans to exercise fourth veto of his presidency behind closed doors.
The GOP may erase the gains its made with Hispanics.
in General News
by chicano | September 15th, 2007
MSNBC
Tags: art, Border, bush, hispanic, latino
The Head of Hillaryland
in General News
by chicano | September 14th, 2007
CBS News
Tags: Border, bush, hispanic, latino, Politics
How Latinos remember Gonzales
by chicano | September 10th, 2007
When Alberto Gonzales steps down at age 52 as attorney general on Sept. 17, most Hispanics will retain two conflicting images of the man. They’ll remember him for his personal humility and his political arrogance.
Tags: bush, hispanic, latino, rights