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After Fatal Beating, Racial Tension, and Police Corruption, Shenandoah Inches toward Justice

John Amaya | Posted 12.16.2009 | Home


John Amaya

In the case of the fatal beating of Luis Ramirez, a federal grand jury recently delivered indictments that included the commission of a hate crime, obstruction of justice, official misconduct, and extortion.

2010 U.S. Census? Count me in to Bring Home the Money, Honey

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 09.06.2009 | Chicago


Esther J. Cepeda

An unintended consequence of the national war on illegal immigration is that a historically fractured community can come together as a cohesive group to enact change for itself.

Key Latino Groups Launch Effort to Protect Sotomayor Nomination From Vicious Attacks

Cristóbal Joshua Alex | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Cristóbal Joshua Alex

The right-wing talking heads and elected officials are using this moment to trash a well-respected and intelligent woman, and the country's fastest growing voter base.