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The simultaneous release of five Afghan prisoners from Guantánamo, and U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl drew this exchange during the press briefing at the State Department between…
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The announcement that the United States and the Afghan Taliban guerrillas traded five leaders of the armed organization for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl must have triggered a veritable earthquake…
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In remembering Maya Angelou, it is important to recall her commitment to the struggle for equality, not just for herself, or for women, or for African-Americans. She was committed to…
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Another week, another murderous rampage. This time, once again, it happened at a school, specifically a university. It took place in what the media describe as the "scenic" and…
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The Dreamers, those undocumented youths intent on pursuing their dreams, continue to give us much to talk about. Surveys also tell us that if politicians want to know how to attract the…
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It would not be unreasonable to speculate that the U.S. is inviting a third party -- or even a mediator -- into the Gross quandary. Just recently the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported…
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An unusual display of consensus on the polarized political stage in the United States has been the public letter that some 40 personalities of both parties have sent President Barack…
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Urgent message to President Obama: When it comes to deportation, making up the monster is not enough. This we say with total emphasis, at a moment when immigrant families are waiting…
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House Speaker John Boehner received a blunt question on Thursday from prominent Latino journalist Jorge Ramos: "Why are you blocking immigration reform?"
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A national group of Latino public officeholders is projecting that 7.83 million Hispanics will vote in this year's November elections, about a third of those eligible.
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