#OscarsSoWhite decries Hollywood racism

On Jan. 14, much of the world watched in shock and anger the announcements of the nominations for the upcoming…

January 19, 2016

Film review: ‘Concussion’ tells the truth about NFL medical neglect

Through a vast display of medical examinations and scientific data, the film “Concussion” directly links repeated violent brain trauma of…

January 19, 2016

It’s time to define Puerto Rico’s status

The year 2016 has just begun, and it already looks like one filled with political definitions for Puerto Rico. The…

January 19, 2016

Tiempo de definición del estatus en Puerto Rico

Recién comienza el año 2016 y ya promete ser uno lleno de definiciones políticas para Puerto Rico. La gigantesca deuda…

January 19, 2016

Enfrentamiento en Oregón y el papel del Estado

Derechistas fuertemente armados han ocupado el Refugio Nacional Malheur de Vida Silvestre en las afueras de Burns-Oregón desde el 2…

January 19, 2016

The Cuban Adjustment Act: Its impact on migration

A lingering product of the decades-long U.S. war against the Cuban Revolution is visible today in Costa Rica, where nearly…

January 18, 2016

South Africa: Unfinished revolution causes instability

Several developments in South Africa over the last few weeks have brought to the fore the ongoing unfinished quest for…

January 18, 2016

Review: ‘The Big Short’ shows capitalism has nowhere to go

“The Big Short” is a true crime story, a heist movie about the housing bubble built on subprime loans that…

January 18, 2016

Dr. King’s legacy still relevant

“I have worked too long now and too hard to get rid of segregation in public accommodations to turn back…

January 15, 2016

‘Repair all public housing!’

January 7 was the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement, launched by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1966…

January 15, 2016