Across America, millions of young, undocumented students are holding their collective breath, waiting to see if the DREAM Act is ever passed. The legislation would open a path to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants who were brought to this country illegally by their parents. Until it passes, millions are in limbo, waiting to see […]
Liberals and progressives who voted for Barack Obama in 2008, and again in 2012, took heart yesterday. On the steps of the U.S. Capitol, they heard the Barack Obama they voted for in 2008: the progressive Democrat who wasn’t afraid to take on difficult, unpopular battles and stand up for the underdog. Conservatives, on the […]
The 2013 Presidential Inauguration isn’t just for grownups. Check out the always fabulous Katy Perry performing Teenage Dream at the the Kids’ Inaugural Concert. It’s a great way to get your kids excited and engaged in politics. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Related Video: Selena’s Last Concert: Live!
Coffee making, lunch packing, carpooling, rushing to school, driving to work, taking a quick lunch break, hitting rush hour, and finally pulling in the driveway near dark. Once at home, the focus turns to homework and if you’re really lucky, there’s a chance to sneak in a little time just for you. Being a working […]
In a move that speaks volumes to the growing Latino influence in the U.S., PARADE magazine—the weekly Sunday newspaper circular known more for its lighthearted lifestyle coverage than for social commentary—is launching a year-long series titled “PARADE of Voices,” that examines the changing role of Latinos in America. The series comes in the wake of […]
I am not by nature a fearful person. Okay, so I have a slight fear of heights and an hysterical fear of cockroaches…but in general, I don’t tend to fear the worst, worry about bad things happening or always anticipate a rainy day, literally or metaphorically. But ever since I became a mom, I now […]
If you don’t give two hoots about football, can’t tell a goalpost from a fence post, and couldn’t care less about the Super Bowl, but your man is crazy for the game; then you’ve come to the right place. Our Super Bowl for Beginners guide will help you understand the game and the tradition. Read […]
The Feminist and The Cowboy: An Unlikely Love Story, New York Times bestselling author Alisa Valdes’ latest title, was released early in January of 2013. The book details her relationship with a conservative cowboy who challenged some of her life-long beliefs and made her re-evaluate her stance on male/female relationships. A few months before the memoir was released, […]
This Monday, January 21, marks two momentous occasions: our national observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and the second Presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. Fifty years later, I Have a Dream, the most iconic speech of Martin Luther King, Jr., still resonates. What better time to take a few minutes to listen to these […]