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The Struggle We All Share

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The gay community is one founded on diversity. It is a segment of every community, whether it is a religious, national, or ethnic community. So why does the queer community often neglect other groups, like the Latino community.

Political Apathy vs. Political Awareness

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Who was going to vote for which candidate and why? But instead of answers in favor of the Democratic or Republican candidate, I received a lot of shrugs and head shakes accompanied with “I don’t know” and “I don’t plan on voting.”

“Undocumented. Unafraid. And Now Undercover.”

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Challenging the Immigration System from the Inside

Fernando Espuelas: Encouraging a Knowledgeable Latino Vote

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Fernando Espuelas Unless we are avid followers of newspaper,…

Views of a Conservative Latino

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Firmly believing that direct democracy and self-determination for the Latino community will never come with either major American political party, Eusebio Preciado has been a devoted Ron Paul supporter.

Annual March for Workers’ Rights Generates Solidarity

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On this day, we were able to speak out together about a plethora of issues that included workers’ rights, queer rights, education reform, and immigrants’ rights.

Out of the Shadows and Into the Light

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There are no second glances, and are no second thoughts about the gardeners and the many women of color waiting for the bus. But, they are the subjects for local artist Ramiro Gomez.

UCLA Community Comes Together in SAC

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The Students Activities Center (SAC) is located at the bottom of Jans steps in Wilson Plaza. For students, it serves an oasis from the monotonous lectures. Inside SAC, you can find Olga Lopez working from 5 pm until 2 am on a regular basis.

“Si no van a la escuela van acabar como burros.”

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In Salinas, she worked as a babysitter for three children where she cooked and cleaned. Ms. Ramirez earned fifty dollars a week for her assistance and Sundays were her only days off. After a year of helping another family, she came to Los Angeles.

SPELL-ing Success In Both Languages

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Latina employee learning to be a part UCLA campus community