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Honest individuals in a corrupt Chicago

Chicago has always been recognized for its hot dogs, picturesque skyline, baseball team rivalry, but

King�s Legacy and the Ongoing Struggles for

It was an unusual place for me to be singing a civil rights song, holding hands with a decadently

Ward remapping causes power trip among communities

The Black Caucus in Chicago needs to brush up on history. You remember the saying �Those who cannot

Protection for loved ones under serious

The upcoming holiday season struck me as an appropriate time to consider the advantages of a little

Univision News Releases Two Comprehensive Surveys

The Latino Decisions Election poll of Hispanic registered voters and the general electorate finds

What Latinos can gain through Occupy Chicago

On Sept. 17 in New York City over 2,000 people began protesting nonviolently against corporate

Coal mining, mountaintop destruction and major

Dear EarthTalk: I understand that mountaintop removal as a way of coal mining is incredibly

September 11th shows us that baseball is just a

Last Sunday was the tenth anniversary of the most painful day in the recent history of this country

Pharmaceuticals in the water

Dear EarthTalk: Pharmaceuticals were in the news again recently, how they are polluting water and

What hurricane Irene left

Last weekend we all saw how Hurricane Irene made its way and hit the U.S., mainly the states of New

Fair wages are an American tradition

On Labor Day, we are proud of the traditions that brought us the eight-hour work day, paid

EarthTalk: Safely freezing food

Dear EarthTalk: I love to cook and when I have the time I make soups, stews and pasta meals in

Ocean Dead Zones

Dear EarthTalk: What is a �dead zone� in an ocean or other body of water? -- Victor

Contradictions, questions, and congratulations

A few weeks ago there were some news that the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, was affected by

Contact with Consulate could have saved Leal�s

O.J. Simpson, it is often said, showed that money buys justice. To be fair, O.J. almost certainly

Hanging Justice

The death penalty is at one and the same time the simplest and the most complicated legal issue in

Keeping a safe distance from our idols

Working in the fields of public relations and journalism have been both a blessing and a curse for,

EarthTalk: The effects of flooding on organic

Dear EarthTalk: What will be the effect of all the flooding along the Mississippi River for organic

EarthTalk: Cleaning Up Coal Plants

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that only a handful of outdated coal-burning power plants generate a

Has Fitzgerald gone too far?

By all accounts, United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is an admirable federal prosecutor:

Who�s to blame in sports labor disputes?

Americans�are forever�griping about how litigious our society has become.��It�s hard to blame them.�

Immigration reform can�t come from the courts

It�s tempting to call the American immigration system Byzantine, but that would be�unfair to

WikiLeaks, the constitution and European attitude

In America, the Constitution is every thing to every man.� If the government does anything that rubs

Country Misses the Point on Dream Act

In 2008, Barack Obama was the guest speaker at the National Council of La Raza�s annual

What Makes You an American?

My family has deep-seated roots in the U.S., but you would never know it by the stereotypical

A Hispanic Mayor, a Great Role Model

When President Barack Obama came into office, he sent black children a powerful message that they

Emanuel Should Take Note: Don�t Bet On It

Rahmbo is elected mayor of Chicago or so he would have you think. This week, the top candidates

Only You Can Prevent Corruption

Chicagoans complain that they want to get rid of corrupt politicians, yet, when given the chance to

When It Comes to Politics, Power Trumps Loyalty

When I learned that UNO�s CEO Juan Rangel announced his endorsement for Rahm Emanuel, I needed to

Curbing Gang Violence One Area at a Time

It�s nice to know that the Chicago Police Department is doing something right. For all the faults

Quinn: Close to the End

With the gubernatorial races coming to a close, I�ve taken a close look at Gov. Pat Quinn�s record

Rahmbo: Friend or Foe of Hispanics

Rahm Emanuel threw his hat into the race for mayor this week � the candidate who�s least supported

The Jacksons:Like Father, Like Son

The apple doesn�t fall far from the tree, or so the saying goes. And Jesse Jackson Jr. definitely

Stroger Acts Strangely and Gets Away with It

When I hear the name Todd Stroger, I think of two years of useless increased sales tax that placed

What a Pity!

México continues its celebration of independence and I�m feeling sad and nostalgic for years gone

Minorities and Low Test Scores: A Myth and Not

It�s been long assumed that minority students are not capable of achieving high-test scores because

Méxicos Irrational Drug War

Apparently, México�s president is unaware of why most violent-crime perpetrators in the nation are

Ground Zero Still Open Wound, No Need to Pour More

Talk about a lack of social and political finesse and you get the Obama�s recent

When It�s Convenient for Politicians, the

Conflict, contradiction, spin, hypocrisy � these are the words that come to mind when the nation�s

Legislators Addressed Latino Press with Nothing

Last week, Hispanic media was invited to press conferences by Republican and Democrat state

When the Landlord Wants More Than Your Rent

My former landlord is trying to keep almost half of my security deposit. And I�ve called the

Obama behind Quiet Deportations

President Barack Obama and his administration are engaging in secret practices that work against

If Gov. Quinn Continues to Ignore Hispanics,

Time stands still for no one, or so the saying goes.

Sometimes I think it has though, at

City Officials Take Big Step toward Transparency

When Chicago city officials announced they would provide public access to City Council meetings,

CPS Students Have the Right to a Good Education

A few weeks ago, Chicago Public School CEO Ron Huberman announced the 2011 budget for CPS. Despite

Hunger in America: No Longer Only for the Poor

By now, voters are all-too familiar with President Barack Obama�s promise for change for a more

2010 Primary Election Predictions

Earlier this month, I was invited to participate in a debate hosted and aired by ABC 7 Chicago. I

2009 Illinois� Government Highlights

10. Teen violence

Chicago Public Schools faces one of the highest

Dobbs Is Gone, Yet Racism Lives on

Many of us, who witness growing racism against undocumented immigrants, particularly from