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Putting Sexual Identity Aside to Get Ahead in the Military

Sat, 11/07/2009 - 03:00
A military officer says ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ makes sense for gays and lesbians like her, who put their military identity above any other.

Health Care Reform's Missing Piece: Elder Care

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 03:00
Aging boomers are on the way to doubling the 65-plus population, yet U.S. health care reform has only touched lightly on the nation’s fragmented excuse for a long-term care system.

Chicago Ethnic Media Question U.S. Census Officials

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 19:00
U.S. Census Bureau officials met with ethnic media in Chicago, where reporters asked questions that are significant to the communities they serve.

Reducing Historical Baggage Between Turkey and Armenia

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 04:00
Finally, the frozen history between Armenia and Turkey has begun to thaw with the signing of the protocols in Zurich on Oct. 10, aiming at initiating diplomatic relations and opening up borders.

Turkish and Armenian Rapprochement: Hope or Hoax?

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 03:00
The Turkish and Armenian foreign ministers signed an accord in Zurich on Oct. 10 that reopens the border between the two countries and creates a joint historical commission to determine what actually happened in 1915. But is the agreement between the two countries a step forward or a capitulation?

The Turkey-Armenia Agreement Is a Farce

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 02:11
There is good reason why most Armenians, not just those in the Diaspora, are up in arms about the Armenian-Turkish protocol.

Watcha Clan: Multiculturalism on Steroids

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 15:00
Watcha Clan is a culturally diverse musical outfit celebrating the release of their new album, "Diaspora Remixed".

New America Now: Iran-U.S. Talks, Filipino Family Roles, Agent Orange in Guam

Fri, 10/02/2009 - 15:00
This week: Dilshad Deyani hosts a radio show on issues facing South Asian Women, Pharaoh Martin on African American grandparents raising grandchildren, Iran and the US prepare diplomatic talks, Filipino family roles are changing, the effects of Agent Orange in Guam, and the music of Watcha Clan.

Health Care for All? It Depends on Your Visa

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 03:00
What does the current debate over healthcare mean for immigrants? Well, it depends on your immigration status.

Minority Contractors Unite to Demand Share of Stimulus Dollars

Thu, 07/23/2009 - 03:00
California’s minority-owned small businesses are teaming up to ensure they get a fair share of federal stimulus dollars. They have formed a new coalition consisting of Latino, black, Asian and Native American chambers of commerce to push toward that goal. Traducción al español