April 2012
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More @ESPN Brilliance: The New "Michael Jordan"...
This one made us chuckle. A lot.
A new ESPN commercial. Meet the “other” Michael Jordan.
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18th Circuit Court Releases April 30 Court...
Here are the latest court documents released today by Florida’s 18th Circuit Court in the Florida v Zimmerman cae.
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Reader Reaction to Our Boy Scout "Fleeing...
Little did we know that a story about a “fleeing immigrants” Boy Scout patch out of Milwaukee would receive national and global attention. As with any story we write as independent journalists, we write the stories, we source them, and we let our readers decide how to react to them.
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Students Walk Out on Dan Savage's Anti-Bullying...
This weekend, LGBT leader and activist Dan Savage, who created the It Gets Better Project, was the keynote speaker at the “Journalism on the Edge” high school convention in Seattle. The topic was anti-bullying and Savage (as the video shows) was explaining how hypocritical we are as a society when we use the Bible to condemn a gay lifestyle, but tend to forget that the Bible also...
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VIDEO OF THE DAY: New Order's "Temptation" from...
Ok, we posted this because of the short shorts. But seriously, New Order, an offshoot of Joy Division after the suicide death of JD’s front man Ian Curtis, will go down as one of the most prolific and influential alternative bands ever. And yes, they are still performing. Damn, we are old.
Here is New Order with “Temptation,” live from BBC 1’s studios.
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From @FaceTheNation: Video from Today's Latino...
Here is the official CBS News video (below) from the Google+ Hangout with John Dickerson, where our founder Julio Ricardo Varela appeared with other guests to discuss the 2012 US Latino vote.
One behalf of ALL THE REBELDES, we would like to thanks CBS News and all the panelists for a great discussion.
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From @ThreeSonorans: Ban of Mexican American...
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE THREE SONORANS
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The international news segment below, from Primer Impacto on Univision, has the latest on the ban...
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VIDEO: President Obama's Bit at the 2012 White...
Last night, the annual White House Correspondents Dinner happened once again at the Hilton ballroom in Washington DC. Ok, CNN kept calling it the political versions of the Oscars (which makes no sense), but it is clear that this yearly event, known as the “nerd prom of Washington DC,” is getting more and more attention. Now, some will just see this as “politics as usual”...
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The Latino Rebels Appear on @FacetheNation This...
What a cool week for the Latino Rebels. As we celebrate our first-year anniversary on May 5, we are proud to say that this little band of Rebeldes will be on national TV this Sunday on CBS News’ Face the Nation. Our founder Julio Ricardo Varela (@julito77) appeared on a very lively and informative Google+ Hangout panel to discuss the US Latino vote in the 2012 election year.
Here is what...
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Has the Minnesota Timberwolves "Los Locos" Fan...
They say ignorance is bliss, and when it comes to the “Los Locos” cheering section at the Targe Center in Minneapolis, home of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves, they might want to rethink their clothing choices. The group, which is a fan-created community that is now being promoted by the team, seems to be going a bit too far in its enthusiasm. Case in point, this picture taken...
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New Green Day Albums: ¡UNO!, ¡DOS! y ¡TRE!
New Green Day music?
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New Green Day album? How about three of them?
Ok. Here's the deal. We're making a 3 album trilogy. Not 1. Not 2. But 3 albums. Called ¡UNO! ¡DOS! ¡TRE! Coming September November January
— Billie Joe...
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April 28, 2012: The United March Against the...
Any law restricting the right of a woman to have full control of her own body and make her own choices is a violation of basic human rights. Relegating women to a series of body parts is demeaning, subjugating and creates blatant inequality.
This Saturday, April 28, 2012 beginning at 11:00am nationwide marches and rallies are being scheduled to bring attention to the war on women’s rights....
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COMPLETE AUDIO: Supreme Court April 25 Oral...
As a complement to the full transcript of ARIZONA V. UNITED SATES that the US Supreme Court released this Wednesday, SCOTUS also released the full audio of the proceedings today. The case is exploring the constitutionality of Arizona’s controversial SB 1070 immigration bill. A ruling on the case will be made in June.
Here is the full 80 minutes of the oral arguments. We are kind of big...
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Gutiérrez Says Meeting with Rubio About...
Is the shift in the immigration debate starting to happen between Democrats and Republicans?
Both Univision News and Puerto Rico’s El Nuevo Día are reporting that a meeting between Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Democratic leaders received praise by Democratic Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (IL), a vocal critic of recent Republican immigration policies as well as the policies of President...
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Why The GOP Has Serious and Damaging Issues With...
Here is the problem with the Republican party this year in 2012: they can talk all about how the economy is the #1 issue for US Latino voters and that immigration doesn’t matter, the fact remains—its extreme shift in such a short time on the immigration issue is a deal breaker for many Hispanic voters. The rhetoric has been politically damaging, whether the GOP wants to believe it or not....
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After Powerful Video Gets Over Two Million Views,...
Talk about a bad sequel.
Just two weeks ago, the group, Nuestro Mexico del Futuro, released a video that gained over 2 million views in less than 72 hours. Right after it took off, it was removed from the group’s main site and YouTube channel, although other YouTube channels are still running it:
Today, after announcing that a new video would be released that would promote the millions of...
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#NiñosMXdelFuturo hablarán de: “Política”/Mexican...
The following release was sent to us today by www.nuestromexicodelfuturo.com.mx. It was in Spanish only, so we provided a English translation of it at the bottom of the original Spanish release. This is from the organization whose video two weeks ago got over 2 million YouTube views in less than 72 hours.
The video was removed just a few days after it had reached the 2 million mark. It is...
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Our Founder @julito77 Will Be on TODAY With CBS...
This is cool. Really cool.
This Friday at 11 am EDT, our founder Julio Ricardo Varela (@julito77) will be participating in a Google+ Hangout with John Dickerson of CBS’ Face the Nation. Julito will be part of an online panel that will discuss the US Latino vote and the 2012 election. After going live tomorrow, portions of the Hangout will be broadcast Sunday morning on Face the Nation.
Here...
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At Supreme Court Arguments in ARIZONA v. UNITED...
Yesterday at the United States Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, appointed by President Obama, was very active in her questioning of both the lawyers for ARIZONA v UNITED STATES, a case which addresses the constitutionality of Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law.
Unlike other outlets that are producing snippets of Sotomayor’s questions and the respective lawyers’ responses,...
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FULL TRANSCRIPT of US Supreme Court April 25...
The opinions are flowing in about today’s Supreme Court arguments in ARIZONA v UNITED STATES, which focuses on the constitutionality of Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law. In addition, the official SCOTUS blog offers an analysis of the proceedings.
The full official transcript can be found and downloaded here from the official site of the Supreme Court. Audio will be released on...
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PAGES WE LOVE: [Video] Mexican Guitar Hero from...
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON CUÉNTAME
Check out this chat we had with Rodrigo about the duo’s influences and aspirations for their new album and tour. Guitar wonders Rodrigo Y Gabriela start their world tour this week!
Date
City
Venue
Apr 26
Charlottesville, VA
nTelos Wireless Pavilion - Charlottesville
Apr 26
Portsmouth, VA (Hampton Roads metro area)
nTelos...
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Stay Informed: Follow ARIZONA V. UNITED STATES on...
We have no doubt that the mainstream media will begin to filter ARIZONA V. UNITED STATES the moment oral arguments are completed today at the US Supreme Court. We, however, will do our very best to look at the actual primary documents surrounding the case and listen to the full public audio arguments that will be made available by the Court.
The following link, ARIZONA V. UNITED STATES, will...
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Complete Video of Senate's Subcommittee Hearing...
Here is a video of yesterday’s entire Senate subcommittee hearing about Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law.
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Today, the US Supreme Court will be listening...
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Complete Video of the President's Appearance With...
The President Obama “Rainbow Tour” continued last night as he made a very extended appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Here are segments of the entire appearance, including a special shout out to Comedy Central’s “Key and Peele.”
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Arizona's SB 1070 at the US Supreme Court: What's...
Tomorrow, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments for and against Arizona’s SB 1070 immigration law. What’s at stake? Here is one infographic, (And for those who say it is from the ACLU, suck it.) This graphic presents some very interesting facts (for those who want to know about facts) regarding legal challenges to similar laws from other states.
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Week 2 of Unprecedented "Todos Somos Ilegales"...
The “TODOS SOMOS ILEGALES/WE ARE ALL ILLEGALS” Tour, an unprecedented musical, social, political, and cultural journey that celebrates the release of Outernational’s “TODOS SOMOS ILEGALES/WE ARE ALL ILLEGALS” album traveled through Arizona last week. From the account we received from Leo Mintek of Outernational below, this tour is more than just songs and an album. Instead, it...
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DemocracyNow Features #Anastasio Torture and Death...
This morning, DemocracyNow dedicated over 45 minutes of its show to the tragedy of Anastasio Herández Rojas, who was tortured and beaten mercilessly to death by US Border Patrol agents.
For more, visit WeAreAllAnastasio.org
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New MundoFox "Americano Como Tú" Promo Confuses Us
So, the buzz is all about an on-air promo for MundoFox, a new Spanish-language channel launched by News Corporation’s Fox International Channels and Colombia’s RCN network. Deadline.com published a FIRST LOOK of the promo this week, and from the looks of it, we are so confused.
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Support The Indie Gem "East WillyB" and You Can...
We love “East WillyB”. Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of having two members of the show’s familia, @juliagrob and @jazminchavez, write one our favorite pieces of 2012: Latinos, Turn Off Your TV, Coño! The piece focused about why supporting independent Latino programming is a good thing. We agree 100%. Ever since that post, we have had the pleasure of getting to know both...
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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Stiff Little Fingers and...
In the mid seventies, punk rock was growing and in the North of Ireland, the group Stiff Little Fingers was formed when the band members caught The Clash at a Belfast show in 1977. The rest is punk rock history. SLF’s sound is raw, brash, political, and pure. They became fixtures of the UK’s punk rock scene, joining acts like The Clash, Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, The Jam, and others in...
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"Su voz mi voto" PSA Focuses on New Voter Drive...
A new online campaign called IDream has begun to spread through social media with a series of very effective and authentic PSAs that show the true faces of DREAMers all over the United States.
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The “Su voz mi voto” videos...
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Petition for Anastasio Hernández Rojas, Tortured...
Last week, PBS broadcast “Crossing the Line,” which chronicled the troubling issues surrounding US border security and the real stories that shape a debate that has divided Americans and the country’s major political parties. PBS revisited the tragic story of Anastasio Hernández Rojas, whose death at the hands of US Border Patrol agents received national attention in 2010, when...
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Our Interview with Top NFL Draft Prospect Evan...
By Efrain Nieves and Victoria Cepeda
We are pleased to introduce you to Evan “ERod” Rodriguez, a two-time all Mid American Conference tight end/fullback for Temple University who ended his 2011 season with 35 catches, 479 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He has the ability to play different positions, making him a versatile player and a 2012 NFL draft prospect. He is expected to be...
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George Zimmerman Released from Seminole Country...
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office released the following news bulletin at 12:27 AM EST to members of the media:
NEWS RELEASE
SEMINOLE CO. (April 23, 2012) - George Zimmerman was released this morning from the John E. Polk Correctional Facility (JEPCF) at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Zimmerman posted bond and was fitted with an electronic monitoring device prior to...
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RNC Chairman Ignores Immigration Question and Says...
Today, Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee who is now making the media appearances to claim that the GOP is more Latino-friendly, appeared on Al Punto today with Jorge Ramos. Granted, when your candidate is 42 percentage points behind President Obama in current polls, you got to start taking questions from Ramos.
Ramos asked Priebus a very simple question. And...
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Flash Mob at Phoenix Gay Pride March Silences...
FromYouTube:
A group of intolerant Christian preachers harass the Phoenix Gay Pride 2012 celebration. Emotions run high until a flash mob silences the bigots by performing “Born This Way”. Queen B leads the song and dance, showing what true Christian love is about. April 21, 2012
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Obama Strategist Axelrod Blames Inaction on...
This morning, President Obama’s chief strategist David Axelrod appeared on CNN and weighed in on the inaction surrounding the President’s pledge to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill in his first term.
Axelrod’s take? Washington is not about “monolithic opposition” and the GOP’s shift to the right has been a “reign of terror.”
Looks like...
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Montreal Protests Turn Violent: Police Tear Gas...
Yesterday in Montreal, student-led protests against Quebec’s increases in tuition turned violent, as police used tear gas and concussion grenades against protesters, and also arrested 17 people. This is what CBC Canada is reporting:
Riot police used tear gas and concussion grenades on hundreds of students protesting outside Montreal’s Palais des congrès Friday, where Premier Jean...
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The "We're Not Young" Parody Video Pays Tribute to...
First of all, we love FUN and we love ‘We Are Young,” one of our newest bar songs.
You knew eventually that a parody would happen and here it is, “We’re Not Young.” Kind of scary.
Yeah, we love it, but we also love the original.
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#Kony2012 and "Cover the Night" Global Campaign...
Remember #Kony2012? It was only last month, just about 7 weeks ago, that most viral video in the history of the Internet had the online world talking and buzzing.
The goal of the campaign was to establish a Cover the Night global event for April 20. April 20 is now upon us, and right now, the campaign has fallen flat. For example, Invisible Children’s Call to Action has gotten only 20,000...
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Before Zimmerman's Bond Hearing ABC News Releases...
On the morning where George Zimmerman said in a Florida courthouse that he was “sorry” for the actions surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin and a judge granted him a $150,000 bond, ABC News revealed a new image of Zimmerman, which shows the back of his bloodied head which was taken the night where he shot Martin.
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"F It:" Es Viernes, It's Friday, and It's Time to...
F it. It’s Friday. Spring is here.
Jump around. ¡Feliz fin de semana a todos!
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Zimmerman Says "I Am Sorry" at Hearing This...
This morning in a Florida courthouse, George Zimmerman, accused with second-degree took the stand at his bail hearing, took the stand and said he was sorry about the death of Martin. Zimmerman’s bond was also set at $150,000, meaning that if he and his family can raise the money, he will be free from jail as he awaits trial.
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Why Did The Viral Mexican Video Get Removed from...
Last week, a powerful viral video from Mexico gained over 2 million views. The video showed child actors depicting some of the country’s most serious problems and demanding that Mexico’s political parties start worrying about solving these problems instead of the status quo. Since this year is a presidential election year in Mexico, the video resonated with people, even though there...
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Gracias, Iván Rodríguez, for an Amazing Baseball...
This week, reports from major outlets are confirming that Iván “Pudge/I-Rod” Rodríguez announced that he will retire from baseball. The announcement will be made on April 23 in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Texas Rangers, Rodríguez’s first team. The 40-year-old Rodríguez was born in Manatí, Puerto Rico and grew up in Vega Baja. He will go down as one of Puerto Rico’s...
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PAGES WE LOVE: Pa'lante Latino Features Dr....
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AT PA’LANTE LATINO
Dr. Ricardo E. Alegría: Father of Modern Puerto Rican Archaeology
by Efrain Nieves
Dr. Ricardo E. Alegría Gallardo was born on April 14, 1921 in San Juan Puerto Rico. His father, José S. Alegría, was vice president and co-founder of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party and taught him to love his history and culture.
Alegría first studied at the...
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The Raffi Torres Illegal Hit Leads to His...
UPDATE, APRIL 21, 2012: Raffi Torres has been suspended 25 games.
Last year, we ran a story about Raffi Torres’ Game 1 heroics in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins. We shared his story of what it was like to be a Latino kid playing hockey in Canada and how he broke stereotypes to become an NHL player. Today, Torres, who is of Peruvian and Mexican descent, graces our pages,...
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"Crossing the Line" PBS Segment Raises Troubling...
We are wondering what the nativists who have dehumanized those “goddamn illegals” will say about the following video at the end of this post.
From the PBS Need to Know YouTube channel:
In partnership with the Investigative Fund of the Nation Institute, Need to Know investigates whether U.S. border agents have been using excessive force in an effort to curb illegal immigration....
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Latest CNN Poll Has Rice and Santorum As Top GOP...
This afternoon CNN released the results of a new poll that asked Republican voters whom they think Mitt Romney should choose as his running mate. Former National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and former GOP candidate Rick Santorum topped the list, with Rice getting 26% of respondents’ top choice, while Santorum got 21%. The poll has a +/-4.5% margin of error.
Besides the choices, the...
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Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler Disqualifies...
This afternoon, the 18th Judicial District in Florida released the following media advisory to all outlets covering the State of Florida v. George Zimmerman:
Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler has executed an order disqualifying herself from further proceedings in the State of Florida v. George Zimmerman. In the three-page Order dated April 18, 2012, Judge Recksiedler made findings that each...
