Bien Hecho: LA Students Use Chicano Moratorium As Inspiration

Bien Hecho: LA Students Use Chicano Moratorium As Inspiration

Mary Mata January 24, 2012

On August 29, 1970 in East Los Angeles, a group of Chicanos got together in order to discuss how to best oppose the Vietnam War; included in the mix were […]

It’s Not The Size Of The Latino Electorate That Matters

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All of the punditry and political posturing, all of the urgency and calls for action, all of the outrage and tacit and direct messages sent will be for naught if […]

Mexican Actor Demián Bichir Nominated For Best Actor Oscar

Mary Mata

Mexican actor Demián Bichir was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actor category this morning for his portrayal of an immigrant  landscaper in Los Angeles and the film […]

TX Redistricting Has Been By Good Ol’ Boys, For Good Ol’ Boys

Mary Mata

Texas’ inability to design decent redistricting plans for the two chambers that are supposed to represent the people is more than disappointing — it’s appalling, disgusting, hypocritical, and distasteful. It is […]

“Mexican Mitt” Is A Latino Response To Political Doublespeak

Mary Mata January 23, 2012

In 2012 Latino voters are going to be critical to races across the country, yet it seems that even as candidates woo these voters with their targeted messages, the actual […]

Guapura 101: 5 Tips For Men To Get The Perfect Shave

Mary Mata

By Dania Zarate, La Beauty Pie Today’s tips are for the fellas, to help you get that barber-style shave feeling. Follow these steps to ensure a ingrown hair-, razor burn-free shave. […]

Newt Gingrich Uses The Jedi Mind Trick To Win South Carolina

Mary Mata

Go ahead, call Newt Gingrich a deceptive, racist, amoral sack of putrid excrement. Go ahead and question his ethics and bring up that, during his tenure as Speaker of the House, […]

Easy Lentil Salad

Mary Mata

By Aurora Ibarra Eating healthy doesn’t get any easier, cheaper or tastier than this easy lentil salad. This lentil salad is your ultimate power lunch! Protein-packed lentils, sweet roasted red […]

The Tale Of Romney And The DREAMer

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What happened between an undocumented student and GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a recent Manhattan fundraiser reads like something written by the the Brothers Grimm. A deceivingly simple story […]

When It’s Easier To Get A Twinkie Than Veggies

Mary Mata

By Cheryl Smith For many Texans, it’s easier to get Cheetos, Twinkies and Ho Hos from a convenience store than fresh fruits and vegetables from a supermarket. The U.S. Department […]