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MARIA NYC Also Stands Against SOPA and PIPA Corporate supporters of Senate 968 (PIPA) and HR 3261 (SOPA) demand the ability to take down any web site (including craigslist, Wikipedia,...
  • MARIA NYC Also Stands Against SOPA and PIPA0January 18, 2012

    MARIA NYC Also Stands Against SOPA and PIPA

    Corporate supporters of Senate 968 (PIPA) and HR 3261 (SOPA) demand the ability to take down any web site (including craigslist, Wikipedia,...
  • Sexual Abuse & Harassment = Abuse of Power0November 30, 2011

    Sexual Abuse & Harassment = Abuse of Power

    The open access to information nowadays has given a voice to many, among those are victims of sexual abuse. Unfortunately,...
  • An Open Letter to the Occupy Wall Street Movement0November 15, 2011

    An Open Letter to the Occupy Wall Street Movement

    This morning I jumped out of my bed when I read emails from Adam Green and a plethora of other...
  • The Iran-Mexican-Drug-Cartel Connection — Is it real? You bet!0October 12, 2011

    The Iran-Mexican-Drug-Cartel Connection — Is it real? You bet!

    Yesterday, news of the Iranian plot to kill the Saudi Ambassador the United States here in our capital was all...
  • On Those Black Churches That Take The Anti-LGBT Crusade While Neglecting Their Communities0August 16, 2011

    On Those Black Churches That Take The Anti-LGBT Crusade While Neglecting Their Communities

    Dear readers, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the words of one of my close friends, who’s an...
  • We cannot let the GOP bullies win!0July 12, 2011

    We cannot let the GOP bullies win!

    We do not need terrorists to bring about the downfall of the United States of America. We have the Republican Party. The...
  • What now?0June 25, 2011

    What now?

    I just finished watching the movie version of Andrew Ross Sorkin’s bestselling book, “Too Big To Fail.”  For the millions...
  • The State of Things Today – Part 20June 17, 2011

    The State of Things Today – Part 2

    Thank you Mr. Anthony Weiner for doing the right thing for the party and the voters. By having resigned you...
  • The state of things today – Part 10June 15, 2011

    The state of things today – Part 1

    Almost 9 months later. Finally, I find a free moment to share with you, dear readers. A lot has happened. For one,...
  • The Colbert Experience, Live!2August 07, 2010

    The Colbert Experience, Live!

    I have to thank NBC and its programming mishap for my having found the brilliant Stephen Colbert on the late...
  • Journey of Hope travels to DC to visit President Obama0July 07, 2010

    Journey of Hope travels to DC to visit President Obama

    Come this Wednesday, July 7th to welcome the “Journey of Hope” from Arizona to Washington, DC. JOIN families and community...
  • Implications of the Spy Ring – Chavez ties6June 30, 2010

    Implications of the Spy Ring – Chavez ties

    Last year, in the heat of the Honduras situation, I came across one of these New York-based characters accused of...
  • Zelaya and Chavez want Honduras back4June 12, 2010

    Zelaya and Chavez want Honduras back

    Below is a translation of an editorial piece written by Latin American political strategist and writer, Héctor Ygonet Céspedes. Although...
  • La sublevación de Venezuela contra Chávez tiene una nueva voz: Twitter2February 15, 2010

    La sublevación de Venezuela contra Chávez tiene una nueva voz: Twitter

    Spanish version of the post titled, “Venezuela’s Rise Against Chavez, Gets a New Voice: Twitter”. Este artículo fue escrito con una...
  • Venezuela’s rise against Chavez gets a new voice: Twitter3February 12, 2010

    Venezuela’s rise against Chavez gets a new voice: Twitter

    For those of you who are wondering what the fuss is about. Why all of a sudden the hashtags like...
  • When “Good Men Do Nothing.”1January 13, 2010

    When “Good Men Do Nothing.”

    While oblivious Americans and Europeans live their lives, focusing on their own economic woes, debating on internal politics, who should...
  • Why is our president bowing to the U.S. enemies?1January 08, 2010

    Why is our president bowing to the U.S. enemies?

    I’m sitting here tonight, about 24 hours after having learned and confirmed the outrageous stories I’ve been reading, and all...
  • The Phantom Menace – El Diario column, a Latin American Journal2January 05, 2010

    The Phantom Menace – El Diario column, a Latin American Journal

    The following piece was originally published, in Spanish, in the widely read Ecuadorian paper El Diario, based out Portoviejo, the...
  • Global Violence and Hate – Can this trend be overturned?5January 01, 2010

    Global Violence and Hate – Can this trend be overturned?

    Is it just me or is it that now more than ever, we’re seeing an increase of hate rhetoric, and...
  • It’s Time to Clean Up Congress0December 19, 2009

    It’s Time to Clean Up Congress

    I’m one of the million, who appalled, watch the outrageous performance of many of the people who are supposed to...
  • Secretary Hillary Clinton on relationship of US with Latin America0December 12, 2009

    Secretary Hillary Clinton on relationship of US with Latin America

    Secretary Hillary Clinton discusses the relationship of the United States with Latin America, and the new dangerous alliances with Iran....
  • And the winner is….Honduras3November 30, 2009

    And the winner is….Honduras

    As per early turn out results, it looks like Zelaya’s old competitor, Mr. Lobo (AKA The Wolf), is the likely...
  • Live Stream Coverage of Honduras elections – in English0November 29, 2009

    Live Stream Coverage of Honduras elections – in English

    Any of you interested in seeing what the Latin American networks are covering about these historic elections, click here to...
  • Honduras elections Sun Nov 29th, 2009 – Democratic milestone0November 29, 2009

    Honduras elections Sun Nov 29th, 2009 – Democratic milestone

    Finally, such an important step in Honduras political lifestream is set to happen. The elections are scheduled for today Sunday,...
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    MARIA NYC Also Stands Against SOPA and PIPA

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    Sexual Abuse & Harassment = Abuse of Power

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    An Open Letter to the Occupy Wall Street Movement

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    The Iran-Mexican-Drug-Cartel Connection — Is it real? You bet!

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    On Those Black Churches That Take The Anti-LGBT Crusade While Neglecting Their Communities

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  • Politics

    We cannot let the GOP bullies win!

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    What now?

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    The State of Things Today – Part 2

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    The state of things today – Part 1

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  • Entertainment

    The Colbert Experience, Live!

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    Journey of Hope travels to DC to visit President Obama

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  • Global

    Implications of the Spy Ring – Chavez ties

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    Zelaya and Chavez want Honduras back

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  • Global

    La sublevación de Venezuela contra Chávez tiene una nueva voz: Twitter

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  • Global

    Venezuela’s rise against Chavez gets a new voice: Twitter

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    When “Good Men Do Nothing.”

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    Why is our president bowing to the U.S. enemies?

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    The Phantom Menace – El Diario column, a Latin American Journal

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    Global Violence and Hate – Can this trend be overturned?

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  • National

    It’s Time to Clean Up Congress

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    Secretary Hillary Clinton on relationship of US with Latin America

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    And the winner is….Honduras

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    Live Stream Coverage of Honduras elections – in English

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    Honduras elections Sun Nov 29th, 2009 – Democratic milestone

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    Anger in Latin America – What Major Media doesn’t cover

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    Honduras vs the World – A David vs Goliath story – Update

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  • Global

    The winds of change are here – But they want their “country” back!

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  • National

    The real scoop on the Healthcare Debate

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  • Global

    A voice from Honduras – Thoughts from Tegucigalpa

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  • Global

    Update on the Situation in Honduras 07/26/09

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  • National

    On The Healthcare Issue

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  • Global

    The Situation in Iran: an Iranian Point of View

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