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Immigration reform can’t come soon enough »

By Jose Miguel Leyva, April 11, 2013

We can’t allow ourselves to get stalled by evasive politicians, because right now is looking like the best bet for pushing real change past the partisan posturing.read more

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Men are finally tackling domestic violence »

By Starita Smith, April 10, 2013

On March 23, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings held a rally with hundreds of men in front of City Hall who pledged to end domestic violence.read more

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5 steps to better eating on World Health Day »

By Danielle Nierenberg, April 6, 2013

April 7 is World Health Day, and one crucial way to recognize it is to change the way we eat.read more

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Women in trades still waiting for fairness »

By Susan Eisenberg, April 3, 2013

Thirty-five years ago on April 7, President Carter issued federal regulations that opened construction jobs and trade apprenticeships to women.read more

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U.S. needs a fresh approach to Cuba »

By Louis A. Perez Jr., March 31, 2013

Perhaps the stars have aligned to point to a different approach, one of engagement based on the proposition of mutual respect.read more

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Voting Rights Act should not be diluted »

By Kevin Alexander Gray, March 29, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court should not overturn the will of the people.read more

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Labor secretary nominee honors Dominican-Americans  »

By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, March 28, 2013

If confirmed, Perez would become the first American of Dominican descent to serve in a Cabinet position.read more

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We need a big boost in the minimum wage »

By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington, March 27, 2013

The present $7.25 federal minimum wage is a national disgrace.read more

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On health care reform, more needs to be done »

By Kathy Ko Chin, March 23, 2013

March 23 marks the third anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, and there is much to celebrate, but still more to do, especially regarding health care for immigrants.read more

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How to save water on World Water Day »

By Danielle Nierenberg, March 22, 2013

Friday, March 22, is World Water Day, and here in the United States we must learn to preserve this precious resource.read more

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We need real immigration reform »

By Alvaro Huerta, March 20, 2013

The time has arrived for President Obama and Congress to take immediate action on comprehensive, humane immigration reform.read more

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After landmark ruling, we need to ensure counsel for all »

By Brian Gilmore, March 19, 2013

Fifty years ago this month, the U.S. Supreme Court established the absolute right to counsel in criminal cases. It’s a right we must continue to defend.read more

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A decade after Iraq War, we should make amends »

By Raed Jarrar, March 18, 2013

America must apologize to Iraq, pay for what it broke and hold the individuals behind the war accountable.read more

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Sen. Paul’s objections to Brennan nomination justified »

By Rafia Zakaria, March 13, 2013

Paul drew much-needed attention to the dangers of the Obama administration’s drone policy.read more

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Hugo Chavez’s legacy: a more independent Latin America »

By Teo Ballve, March 11, 2013

Hugo Chavez proved that Venezuela and the rest of Latin America could chart an independent path in the world.read more

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