The Separation of Local, State, and Federal Governments

Chicana/o communities have struggled for constitutional rights and democracy for over 150 years; sometimes to no avail but always with resiliency and tenacity. They have battled against repressive forces that…

Give Me Sanctuary

“Give me Sanctuary,” was the battle cry at a community dialogue regarding Denver’s stance on becoming a “sanctuary city,” held at North High School last Thursday night. Over 250 people…

No Mexicans or Dogs Allowed: Whites Only

The recent hoopla over President Donald Trump’s presidency took me back to Kansas when exclusionary racist signs were pasted on businesses on the other side of the tracks; hence the…

The Lesser Of Two Evils

Presidential candidates should never develop an attitude that they are shoo-ins. Candidates, preparing to run for president of one of the greatest countries in the world, should muster up enough…