Urban/Global Politics

It’s a Beautiful Day, But

It’s a beautiful day. Supreme Court decisions that grant humanity to the LGBT, affirming the idea of a “living Constitution” ; the taking down of Confederate flags around the South. Obama singing “Amazing Grace“; and earlier this week, Obamacare also upheld by the Supremes. But let’s keep it in perspective. It was Justice Kennedy, who […]

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Latinos and Race, New York City Politics, New York Mayoral Politics, Urban/Global Politics

Charles Rangel and El Nuevo New York Politics

“Hablemos dos puertorriqueños aquí apoyando a Charlie Rangel,” said Luis Gutiérrez, standing with fellow US Representative José Serrano as they entered a press conference to announce their support for the ageless Rangel, who is facing a serious challenge to his Congressional seat in an upcoming June 24 Democratic Primary. The symbolism was palpable: two Puerto […]

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Urban/Global Politics

Las mentiras que nos tiran

Hace poco que surgió otra controversia en los medios sobre el uso (aparente y alegadamente) de las tácticas de los nazis en el debate político, que se sigue intensificando de cara a las elecciones de noviembre. John Burton, el jefe del partido demócrata de California, dijo que lo que usaban los republicanos era una versión […]

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