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March: The Donald a.k.a. “The Birther”

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A Hairy Situation: Trump's almost-presidential candidacy.

Race: The R-word: Cultural sensitivity and dialogue; their absence in UC campuses

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After suffering what she considered a great social injustice,…

Media Prostitution: How ratings-driven networks are ruining Spanish-language TV

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When bold journalism is a radical break from the mainstream,…

CicLAvia: Biking in Los Angeles

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A car-free streets event in Los Angeles sends a message about who and what the streets are for.

Bolivia set to pass the Law of Mother Earth

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This law will grant nature equal rights to human beings.

Bolivia set to pass the Law of Mother Earth

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This law will grant nature equal rights to human beings.

27 dead in Guatemala massacre

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Workers were slain on a remote coconut farm by a small army in the northern province of Peten.

Eviction of Brazilian slum residents in name of World Cup

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The slum neighborhood of Jose Santos de Oliveira faces demolition for the construction of new bus routes as part of Brazil’s makeover for the 2014 soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

Looking for scholarships? A Resource for Latino Students

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Fastweb, a scholarship site, put together a list of organizations that offer scholarships for Latino students.