Maria NYC: The world through the eyes of an "opinionated" New Yorker

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,...

0January 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,...
0November 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,...
0November 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...
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...
0August 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...
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...
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...
0June 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...
0June 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,...
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...
0July 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...
6June 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...
4June 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...
2February 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...
3February 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...
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...
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...
2January 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...
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...
0December 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...
0December 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....
3November 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...
0November 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...
0November 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,...