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	How do we keep Obama's youth mobilized? Editorials/Opinions By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.communitychange.org/blog/how-do-we-keep-obamas-youth-mobilized/view Interesting article discussing how we can keep up the momentum we received from youth who were engaged this year, beyond the election: "Barack Obama's campaign politicized and organized more youth than any campaign has in recent history. The American Prospect More... Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Mexico vows to press drug fight Editorials/Opinions By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE4BL46220081222?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews In recent disturbing news that 8 Mexican soldiers and one ex-commander were found decapitated, in an apparent retaliation attack by drug cartels, President Calderon vowed to continue fighting against the violence and drug activity. Since Calderon put nearly 45,000 soldiers on More... Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Credit limit slashed because of where you shop Editorials/Opinions By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.ajc.com/news/content/business/stories//2008/12/21/creditcards_1221.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab To prevent future defaults on payments, credit card companies, like American Express, are cutting their customers' credit card limits, but some of the other reasons why, might surprise you. According to this article, one card holder's limit was cut because he More... Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Caroline Kennedy Eyes Clinton's Senate Seat Editorials/Opinions By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/politics/bal-te.kennedy16dec16,0,7000058.story?track=rss When Hilary Clinton is confirmed as President Elect Obama's choice as secretary of state, there is word that Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President Jonh Kennedy, is looking to replace Clinton's senate seat. Governor of New York, David Paterson has confirmed that More... Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Housing crunch has immigrants in difficult position Editorials/Opinions By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.ny1.com/content/features/90022/report--immigrants-hurt-most-by-housing-market/Default.aspx A study released by the Pratt Center for Community Development in Manhattan’s Flatiron District shows the national housing crunch will hit the city immigrants the hardest. More... Posted on Monday, December 8, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Getting condoms just got easier for coeds Editorials/Opinions By: Inez C. maldonado http://star.txstate.edu/content/behind-glass-vending-machines-provide-snacks-condoms The only really surprising thing, in my opinion, about this article is that condoms are being stocked next candy bars and crackers. I would think they would be placed somewhere more discreet. Read the full article about how students can now More... Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Buying Ad Space on School Tests? Editorials/Opinions By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-12-01-test-ads_N.htm Wow, tough economic times call for extreme measures. A math teacher is selling ad space on his tests to local advertisers to supplement his budget being cut by his school. With ad prices varying on quizzes to final semester exams, this More... Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	A Chance For Land Owners To Discuss Border Fence Project Editorials/Opinions By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/offer_91952___article.html/border_texas.html U.S. Customs and Border Protection has offered to meet privately with the land owners to tour the border fence site to discuss the project. More... Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	A good perspective on President Bush Editorials/Opinions By: Marissa Gabrysch http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122584386627599251.html This is a great article from the WSJ on President Bush. I think it's important to realize the complexities of being an elected leader and the intense decisions they have to make. Polarization and 'us/them' mentality is not just harmful, it's More... Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 By: mgabrysch 0 Comments Share
	With Tyra as Michelle Obama, 'Disgrasian' asks which models could pass for other political women? Editorials/Opinions By: Marissa Gabrysch http://www.huffingtonpost.com/disgrasian/if-tyra-is-michelle-obama_b_117397.html This is a funny post in response to the Harper's Bazaar spread featuring Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama. Click on the link below to read it. More... Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 By: mgabrysch 0 Comments Share

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How do we keep Obama's youth mobilized? Editorials/Opinions

Mexico vows to press drug fight Editorials/Opinions

Credit limit slashed because of where you shop Editorials/Opinions

Caroline Kennedy Eyes Clinton's Senate Seat Editorials/Opinions

Housing crunch has immigrants in difficult position Editorials/Opinions

Getting condoms just got easier for coeds Editorials/Opinions

Buying Ad Space on School Tests? Editorials/Opinions

A Chance For Land Owners To Discuss Border Fence Project Editorials/Opinions

A good perspective on President Bush Editorials/Opinions