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Economy, Health, Immigration, Palabra Final

Two Independent Studies Arrive at Same Conclusion: Illegal Immigrants are Wrongly Accused of Taxing U.S. Healthcare System

Nov 29, 2007, 8:06 PM 3

LatinaLista — As the presidential debate deepens, or gets more desperate, it won’t be surprising to hear more and more candidates who are scared of the immigration issue spouting off just plain WRONG information. What’s sad is that they…

Environment, Media, Palabra Final

Why Isn’t CNN Fact-Checking a Story Before Airing it?

Oct 25, 2007, 4:04 PM 40

LatinaLista — The fires in San Diego are dramatic enough without the horrendous side stories of arson and death. Yet, all afternoon on CNN, in between live and taped footage of raging fires and neighborhoods burned to a crisp,…

Children, Government, Immigration, Palabra Final

Colorado Creates a Cold State for Citizen Children of Undocumented Parents

Aug 8, 2007, 11:10 AM 1

LatinaLista — Most of the time politicians are saavy in hiding their true agendas when passing a particular bill. They usually can sneak an amendment in that caters to their own special interests or ideology without anyone being the…

Global Views, Palabra Final, Social Justice

Before Promoting Social Justice in Central and South America, It Needs to Start with U.S.

Jul 10, 2007, 4:28 PM 0

LatinaLista — How ironic is this: Yesterday, the Bush Administration held a conference at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia titled “A Conversation on the Americas.” President Bush speaks at the Conference on the Americas (Source: White…

Government, Palabra Final, Politics

From the Senate to the Supreme Court — A Bad Day for Latinos

Jun 28, 2007, 11:39 AM 5

LatinaLista 1. Comprehensive immigration reform is dead. 2. Giving equal educational opportunities to children of color is now a footnote in our nation’s history. When it came to the immigration bill, hopes were not high, but there were slivers…