Yearly Archives: 2011
The New Holy Alliance
By: Daniel Nardini What do the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have in common? They are both vehemently opposed to the federal E-Verify… Read more
The Spanish Media in the Presidential Election
By: Daniel Nardini A friend of mine once remarked that the United States is unofficially the sixth largest Spanish speaking country in the world. This is because of the sheer… Read more
One Small Victory is a Victory
By: Daniel Nardini This is the story of Mohammed Azam. An immigrant from Bangladesh, he was brought to the United States when he was only nine years old. In 2001,… Read more
Survival of the Puerto Rican Parrot
By: Daniel Nardini When I was in Puerto Rico, I remember the distinctive sound of a well-known frog called the coqui. It sounded like a chirping bird, and it was… Read more
An Ode to the Analog TV
By: Daniel Nardini They are about as useful as the phonograph or VHS tapes now. The analog television is now a thing of the past. It is little more than… Read more
Colombia Music Fest Returns
By: Ashmar Mandou After a successful debut in 2010, the Chicago Colombian Music Festival returns to kick off the summer season with a diverse scene of international and local artists… Read more
Regresa el Festival Musical de Colombia
Por: Ashmar Mandou Después de un exitoso debut en 2010, el Festival Musical Colombiano de Chicago regresa a dar inicio a la temporada veraniega con una escena diversa de artistas… Read more
El Juego de Guerras de Exelon y ComEd
By: Ray Hanania Cuando las cosas no están a su favor, Exelon echa a ComEd a los lobos, con el (falso) argumento de que las enormes ganancias que genera Exelon… Read more
Ensemble Español Exudes ‘Flamenco Passion’
The elegance and passion of Spain’s dance, music and culture is showcased in the 35th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival till Sunday, June 26. Each year this popular Festival… Read more
For Truly Secured Communities
By: Daniel Nardini What if the local police were taught to view you as a potential suspect without probable cause or a case history of you ever having committed a… Read more »