Hispanic Fanatic's blog
Wading into the great health care debate
I've avoided commenting on the health care controversy too much because, first, it's a massively complex issue that would require several posts to do justice. And second, I have no desire to spend time purging my inbox of illiterate screeds that insist I'm a socialist under Obama's evil spell.MORE »
More about that aforementioned mindset
In my last post, I wrote about my move to California. I wondered if my tendency to take off for new adventures has anything to do with my family's recent history as immigrants.
Now, I've spent some time in the corporate world, and as such, I despise phrases like "paradigm shift" or "new dynamic." Still, it seems clear that something is up.MORE »
I bet they're hiding under the bed
One of the wonders of modern society is how even minor controversies can snowball into intense political and sociological debates where, apparently, the future of the country hangs in the balance.MORE »
For Hispanics, two steps back
No sooner did I celebrate a timely focus on Latino issues (see my previous post) than a couple of developments erupted this week to let me know Hispanics have not quite earned full acknowledgement of such oddball concepts as civil rights and basic dignity.MORE »
Entering a symbiotic relationship
Not too often do I encounter multiple Latino-centric stories just days apart. But this bonanza of attention occurred this week. The reason is not happenstance, or a strange cosmic alignment, or even the majority culture's abrupt realization that Hispanics aren't going away anytime soon. MORE »
'Illegal Alien' costume trick, or threat?
First thing this morning, I noticed this intimidating fellow staring at me from my computer screen:
Of course, it's the infamous "illegal alien" costume that got many immigrant-rights groups MORE »
Is that a busted taillight you got there, son?
Let me shout out "thanks" to Pipil DC and Christina for their comments on my last post.
Here's another quick article about a news story you have missed. It seems that in Arizona, the "Toughest Sheriff in America" has overstepped his bounds.MORE »
Relocation and the division of labor
When my wife and I relocated to the West Coast, the moving company that we hired sent a middle-aged white man to perform the estimate and sell us on his organization. He wore a tie and laughed a lot, even when nothing was particularly funny. The actual movers were four Latinos.MORE »
Before moving to a warmer climate, we held a garage sale
The lawn mower went for twenty bucks…
Because of our recent cross-country excursion, my wife and I needed to get rid of every item that had no bearing on our new life (eg, we don’t need a snow shovel in a Los Angeles apartment) or that wasn’t absolutely vital or that didn’t bring us enormous quantities of joy.MORE »
Welcome to the new neighborhood
by Daniel Cubias | September 23, 2009 • So I’ve arrived at my new place in Los Angeles.MORE »
