Donald Trump: Who needs Constitution if you have money?

By John Diaz. Editorial Page Editor, San Francisco Chronicle. Almost as telling and ludicrous as Donald Trump’s proposal to end the American principle of citizenship by birthright is his means to achieve it. He would not bother with a constitutional amendment to change the 14th Amendment, where the concept is firmly grounded. Too difficult, too messy, … More Donald Trump: Who needs Constitution if you have money?

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Jus Soli, and the complexities of immigration.

The United States follows a birthright known as Jus Soli. The Latin term is for “right of the soil.” It is the right that gives a person unconditional citizenship in the country where that person was born. Most of The Americas follow this birthright. With all the fuss around immigration, and people who are playing … More Jus Soli, and the complexities of immigration.

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Gibran’s The Prophet: A Treat For Adults.

With Gibran’s The Prophet, Salma Hayek presents the legendary Lebanese figure in multi-sensory forms. It is a cartoon for children and adults. It is worth seeing it not only because it makes you think at a deeper level, but because it appeals to your many other senses in unexpected ways. Beautifully done, visually interesting. A delicate … More Gibran’s The Prophet: A Treat For Adults.

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The Second Mother: A clash between the rich and the poor.

  A woman leaves her town and her daughter to make a living in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as the live-in nanny and housekeeper in the mansion of a wealthy family. Years later, after helping their Dr. Carlos and Doña Barbara raise their only son, Fabhino, her daughter comes to Sao Paulo too, causing all kinds … More The Second Mother: A clash between the rich and the poor.

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As the Buddha says.

Being content with what you have is priceless.  Sun moon and the truth can’t be hidden.  Happiness is the greatest wealth.  Health is the greatest gain.  Trustworthy is the best relative.  Nirvana is the ultimate bliss. ~Buddha

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‘The Second Mother’, es más bien una lucha de clases en Brazil.

A la cinta Brasileña donde Regina Casé personifica a una niñera-trabajadora doméstica, le han llamado “The Second Mother,” desde su debut a principios de este año en el festival Sundance, y meses despues en Berlin, yo le llamaría Lucha de Clases o Todos Somos Iguales, Caray!. En portugués y doblada al Inglés, es una historia que … More ‘The Second Mother’, es más bien una lucha de clases en Brazil.

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Hot, Hot Giants! 

It is early in the season and the San Francisco Giants are doing it! 5-0 today against the Washington Nationals. Hot, hot like the weather on Sunday! #SFGiants. #Lupitanews     The Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, NAHJ, presente; and the guys and girls out in the water… That’s what they mean when they … More Hot, Hot Giants! 

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