Commentary

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<p>The only way for Latinos to directly influence public policy is to elect politicians who will represent the needs, dreams and desires of our community.</p>

Commentary:
By Marian Wright Edelman

Millions of children in America are denied the opportunity to receive a fair and high quality education. In March, the U.S. Department of Education released new information showing that children of color face harsher discipline, have less access to rigorous course offerings, and are more often taught by lower paid and less experienced teachers.

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<p>Not since the armies of the United States and Mexico chased Apache hero Geronimo all over Arizona and Northern Mexico has the United States paid much attention to Arizona until a car bomb killed a reporter who was investigating deep corruption of Arizona Republican politicians who were bought and paid for by gambling interests.</p>

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<strong>New America Media</strong></p>