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<p> The announcement this week of the 2010 Census population count didn’t tell us how many Latinos there were in the United States today, but it did tell us that Latinos are poised to became a powerful political force. Maybe.</p>
Commentary
La Vida Es Un Juego Commentary: By Rodolfo F. Acuña One Read more…
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<p> With all the focus of attention on the ballpark issue in Escondido being on financial matters, little attention has been given to the much larger issue of the environment that exists in this city. Since the passage of the infamous and illegal rental ban ordinance, the city council has been obsessed with making the lives of undocumented people as miserable as possible. And even though some of these policies affect American citizens, they continue with a zeal that makes Escondido a divided and unhealthy place.</p>
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So Is The General Plan Update Commentary: By Uvaldo Martinez Anyone Read more…
<p><strong>Director of Latino Engagement<br>
</strong><strong>Planned Parenthood Federation of America</strong></p>
<p><strong>New America Media</strong></p>
<p> Progressives and liberal Democrats are furious over President Obama’s tax-cut deal. Their venting includes threats of a Senate filibuster, screams for everyone from defeated Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold to Hillary Clinton to challenge Obama in the Democratic primary in 2012, and vows that progressives will not spend a second working for Obama’s reelection or contribute a dime to his campaign.</p>
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<p> Tradition tells us that Santa Claus travels every year on Christmas Eve from his home in the North Pole to make the children of the world happy.</p>
<p> But exactly 50 years ago, Santa was especially generous with all Americans, young and old.</p>
<p> He gave us a historic present: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was established in Northern Alaska, not too far from the North Pole.</p>
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<p> Thanks to State Senator Christine Kehoe, we now know the secret to that age-old riddle: How do you make a small fortune in Del Mar real estate?</p>
<p> Start with a large fortune.</p>
<p> Or 400 acres of the most valuable dirt in the country: The Del Mar Fairgrounds.</p>
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<p> President Obama has said that Americans don’t expect Washington to solve their problems, but they rightfully expect government to work for them — not against them. I agree. </p>