What’s the big deal with Jason Richwine’s ‘lower I.Q.’ remark?
Just because Jason Richwine, who just resigned from The Heritage Foundation, probably has an I.Q. of 85, doesn't mean he's not entitled to his opinion.…
Could the United States become bilingual?
Could the U.S. become bilingual? Hispanics know the power of knowledge and wish their children to be bilingual in the real sense of the word.…
Spanish language influence over English began earlier than we think… and continues
English language borrowings from Spanish began earlier than people might think, probably as soon as Spain became a vast Empire and its weight in the world awed European nations.…
Germany may have become a threat to the European Union
Is Germany a ravening wolf that appears in sheep’s clothing? Sooner or later the Teutonic country will show its true colors…
Curious place names in Spanish and English
We take an astral trip in the Spanish and English-speaking worlds to a few places with weird names. Place names are a reflection of the history and culture.…
Keep the Newtown massacre alive to avoid more tragedies
Weeks after the Newton massacre, families of the Sandy Hook School victims are still trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.…
Ponce de Leon: 500 years of Hispanic Florida are not forgotten
Juan Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida, 500 years ago, shows us that most of US history has been shaped by Hispanics from both sides of the Atlantic. …
When in Rome do as the Romans do. Part 1
The Spanish version says donde fueres, haz lo que vieres, meaning, in both languages, that people must adapt to the places, countries, they visit and adopt new customs.…
Two Hispanic fictional champions of the underdog: Zorro and El Coyote
Zorro and El Coyote have undeniable similarities — they were the hub around whom very successful novels, short stories, films and TV series were created.…
Will the church backslide with Pope Francis?
Pope Francis, being a Jesuit, will make a difference in the direction the Church will take in the next few years. The Society of Jesus is no ordinary order. …