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Are We Really Over the Recession?
Money, News & PoliticsJust reading the headlines makes me wonder where the economic recovery is. Roughly three-quarters of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with little to no emergency savings, according to a survey released by Bankrate.com on Monday.
In…
Longoria in Praise of "Devious Maids"
Entertainment, LifeDespite recently earning her master’s degree in Chicano studies, Eva Longoria said she doesn’t consider herself an “authority” on Latinos.
But it appears some in Hollywood feel otherwise.
With the television premiere of “Devious…
New Census Data Foretells a Multicultural Majority
School, School, School Hot Headline
For the first time ever, the majority of American children under 5 years of age are non-white, according to new a Census Bureau report. The data, gathered in 2012, shows that in particular, immigration and high birth rates among Latinos has…
Cosmo for Latinas Celebrates Fun Fearless Latina Michelle Rodriguez
Life, Power Latina News
Cosmo for Latinas celebrated its first ever Fun Fearless Latina Awards in New York City last week, where Michelle Rodriguez was named the Fun Fearless Latina of the Year. And let’s face it—the Puerto Rican and Dominican beauty is a total…
Bill Clinton Congratulates Eva Longoria
Life, Power Latina News
Eva Longoria got a huge shout out from Bill Clinton over the weekend.
On Twitter, Clinton congratulated Longoria on graduating with her master's degree in Chicano Studies last week.
The former president thanked Longoria, "for inspiring…
Modern Moms: Online, Social & Influential
Money, Technology
A new study confirms what moms and the brands that court them have known for some time now; that moms share a huge amount of information on social media, and they are a force to be reckoned with. But the study, conducted by online marketing…
New USPS Stamp Commemorates Tejano Singer Lydia Mendoza
Money, Money Hot Headline, News & Politics
Tejano music legend Lydia Mendoza is being recognized, immortalized and given the respect many feels she deserves for her contributions to the American musical scene.
The United States Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating “The…
10 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Disaster
Health, Parenting
We can’t shield our children from every disaster that gets reported on the news. Tragedies like 9/11, the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, and the recent deadly tornado in Oklahoma are all too frequent, and our children will hear about them—and…
LGBT: Equality for All of Our Daughters
Life
Every year, Mother’s Day strikes a special chord with both of us. While it gives us a chance to celebrate our daughters, it also reminds us that our children are still unequal in the eyes of our government.
Our daughters, Catherine…