Monthly Archives: March 2009

I want a new governor

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

At first I thought this was a picture of my uncle wandering around because he lost the remote control, again. (Tío Bill!  Barney Miller hasn’t been on for years!)  But then I looked closer. I’m telling you, the Cyberdyne Systems … Continue reading →

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Got food? Thank a farmworker.

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

March 29 – April 4, 2009 is National Farmworker Awareness Week. We demand just living and working conditions for farmworkers and an end to unfair treatment under the law. We demand fairly harvested food. Farm work is the third most … Continue reading →

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César Chávez Day (2009)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

March 31st marks the observance of César Chávez Day.  To commemorate the occasion, I’d like to offer a few words about who the man was, why we mark his life, and the dangers involved in so doing. Who was Chávez? … Continue reading →

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Erik Estrada smokes pot in Shenandoah: Hispanic or Latino?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

My apologies for a post related to nothing but this blog, but… I took a look at my blog stats today and noticed that two posts I wrote on the fly as “funny” pieces have now registered more hits than … Continue reading →

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Secretary Clinton meets Guadalupe

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

On her diplomatic trip to México last week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid an unexpected visit to the basilica wherein resides the visage of la Vírgen–I mean the Virgin–Our Lady of Guadalupe. As reported by the Catholic News Agency … Continue reading →

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Debugging the Silicon Dream

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

The California Studies Association is having their annual conference on April 24, 2009 at De Anza College, in Cupertino. The CSA has been around for over 20 years.  A lively mix of academics, activists, and public servants, it brings together … Continue reading →

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César Chávez and your day off

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Today numerous places in the 8 states that officially recognize Céasar Chávez day are observing that holiday with a day off.  The actual holiday is on March 31st, the day of Chávez’ birth.  Unfortunately, like MLK day and other holidays, … Continue reading →

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U.S. admits role in Mexican violence

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, currently in Mexico in advance of the President’s scheduled trip next month, made some candid and rather surprising comments on Wednesday.  As reported in the Los Angeles Times: Clinton said the U.S. has a duty … Continue reading →

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They want his “policies” to fail

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

Courtesy of CNN’s Political Ticker, Fred Thompson–politician turned actor turned failed politician–has added his grizzled voice to the now well-organized choir of Republicans who want Obama’s “policies” to fail (not him, as Jabba the Limbaugh chortled earlier this year). I … Continue reading →

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George Lopez heads to late night

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

From today’s Variety,Chicano comedian George Lopez has signed on to produce and star in a late-night talkshow on TBS. There’s still a TBS? Lopez will  air starting this fall, at 11 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.  He will follow the standard … Continue reading →

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