Month: June 2016

Please note the following column was translated from Spanish to English and is available for reprint as long as the author is given proper credit. This column is available online in Spanish here. Whatever the motivations of the perpetrator in Orlando, Florida–the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States–this is... Continuar »

At a Latin Night in a crowded gay club in Orlando, at least 49 people were killed in the worst mass-shooting incident in American history. It is heartbreaking to know that these victims of an anti-LGBTQ hate crime were targeted in a supposedly safe space for the community. As... Continuar »

English (en español al final de la página): Washington Post: What’s happening to two undocumented Texas valedictorians says it all about the immigration debate By Janell Ross Associated Press: Trump asserts thousands of people in US ‘sick with hate’ By Laurie Kellman and Jill Colvin Wall Street Journal: Terrorism... Continuar »

Sean cuales fueran las motivaciones del individuo que perpetró en Orlando, Florida, el peor tiroteo en masa en la historia de Estados Unidos, es otro triste ejemplo de las consecuencias devastadoras de la intolerancia, el odio y el prejuicio. El responsable, un joven estadounidense nacido en Nueva York de... Continuar »

As the firestorm surrounding Donald Trump’s latest racist comments grows, Ohio faith and civic leaders are demanding Sen. Rob Portman rescind his endorsement of Trump or own the GOP leader’s words. Throughout his campaign Trump has made headlines with his racism, sexism, and disgusting attacks on the disabled. And yet, Senator Portman endorsed... Continuar »