Commentary

Commentary:
By Michael J. Aguirre

Kris: Imagine … making a child take something it doesn’t want … just because he bought too many of the wrong toys. That’s what I’ve been fighting against for years … the way they commercialize Christmas.

Alfred: A lot of bad “isms” floating around this world … but one of the worst is commercialism. Miracle on 34th Street

Commentary:
By Maria Cardona

Tuesday night’s tight contest for the top spot in the Iowa Republican caucuses reflects the ongoing tension that exists within the Republican Party.

This struggle between the conservative religious voters — whose voice is strong and loud in Iowa and was represented by Rick Santorum — and the more moderate, mainstream voters, represented by Mitt Romney, is indicative of a fight for the soul of the Republican Party.

The importance of a higher education

Commentary:
By Frank Solis

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<p align="justify">While working families struggle to make ends meet in this sluggish economy, there is a bright spot on the horizon: On Jan. 1, the minimum wage will increase in eight states, raising wages for more than 1.4 million low-wage workers. The increases in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington are a result of state laws that adjust the minimum wage upward each year to keep pace with the rising cost of living.</p>