Monthly Archives: June 2008

Isn’t it too early to be this dramatic Sen. McCain?

Posted on June 30, 2008 by

Check out the latest on Wesley Clark’s so-called “critique” of John McCain’s military service this past weekend.  According to this story, Obama has now “disavowed” Clark’s assessment amid a flurry of Republican wonky-wonks sputtering on about it. Here’s what I … Continue reading →

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Ruben Navarrette Smokes from the Neoliberal Pipe

Posted on June 30, 2008 by

Let me start by saying that I have really begun to enjoy reading Ruben Navarrette Jr.‘s editorials this past year. There are far too few Latino journalists out there, and even fewer willing to speak from a grounded and informed … Continue reading →

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Hispanic vs. Latino: What’s in a Name?

Posted on June 30, 2008 by

Check out this incisive blog post on the great debate–Hispanic versus Latino, that is–written by Daniel Cubias. He provides a slice of just some of the tensions framing this “debate” within the Latin American-descent population of North America.  If you … Continue reading →

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The “Border Beat” (June 30, 2008)

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As we inch closer to the Democratic and Republican conventions, and with those closer to the November elections, we’ll all be hearing more and more talk about and to Latinos. The issue of immigration works as a rallying point for … Continue reading →

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Utah, Latinos, and the Battle Over Immigration

Posted on June 20, 2008 by

I hope I’m not surprising any of you when I say I find Utah to have a less than favorable image within the varied constituencies of “the left.” As such a solidly “red state,” and one so heavily (conservative) religious, … Continue reading →

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The “Border Beat” (June 20, 2008)

Posted on June 20, 2008 by

The “Border Beat” is back in its traditional format today. We end the week with a cornucopia of articles on immigration, foreign relations, and, of course, the 2008 election. The European Union cracks down on immigrants–U.S. style (San Francisco Chronicle); … Continue reading →

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John McCain on Abortion

Posted on June 19, 2008 by

Every presidential election is one of importance to the daily lives of women and people of color. Recent political events notwithstanding, this fall’s race is no different. As a historian, trust me when I say, these connections are not always … Continue reading →

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The “Border Beat” (June 18, 2008)

Posted on June 18, 2008 by

I’m away on a research trip, and so feel a little funny about spending too much time blogging while I’m on someone else’s dime. Plus, the archive I’m in gives back only as much love as it gets. But, in … Continue reading →

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The “Border Beat” (June 16, 2008)

Posted on June 16, 2008 by

Here’s a sampling of some of the current news and views relating to Latino U.S.A. A small and encouraging school board election is making international news (Washington Post); A small newspaper busts some big myths relating to Latinos and immigration … Continue reading →

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“Juan Crow in Georgia”

Posted on June 16, 2008 by

Check out this month-old but fantastic article from The Nation titled “Juan Crow in Georgia.” Author and activist Roberto Lovato provides us with a humanistic and compassionate look at immigration in the South. His main argument is that the current … Continue reading →

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