Social Mobility

Here is a great article about social mobility and equality.

And one on Equality, Social Mobility and Poverty.

Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum

Save the Date!

Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum

When: Saturday, August 29, 1-4PM
Where: La Mesa Presbyterian Church Community Room,
7401 Copper NE, east of nm expo (fairgrounds) off of louisiana

Organized by: advocates for equity, la raza unida, & cambio

For more information email magonista66@yahoo.com

If you will be bringing children please call 255-9312




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Foro de los candidatos para Alcalde y el Consejo de la Ciudad de Alburquerque

CUANDO: Sábado, 29 de Agosto, de 1-4 PM
DONDE: En el cuarto de Comunidad en la Presbyterian Church,
7401 Copper NE, al Este de la calle Louisiana, cerca de NM Expo (El parque de Ferias)

ORGANIZADO POR: Advocates for Equity, La Raza Unida, y Cambio

Para más información contacte a: magonista66@yahoo.com

Si va a traer sus niños por favor llamen a 255-9312

Is Inequality Killing Americans?

Thom Hartman had a great segment where he pointed out that societies where inequalities were higher had worse health outcomes. The outline of his show are on his website. He used information from EqualityTrust.org.uk for the information and there is even a video there for those who prefer watching to reading.

Here is a quote from the EqualityTrust:

"Great inequality is the scourge of modern societies. We provide the evidence on each of eleven different health and social problems: physical health, mental health, drug abuse, education, imprisonment, obesity, social mobility, trust and community life, violence, teenage births, and child well-being. For all eleven of these health and social problems, outcomes are very substantially worse in more unequal societies."

The US does close to the bottom in almost every area. And Thom talked about even within the US states that are more unequal also have worse outcomes for these public health issues. Until we have strong parties that stand on this as basic policy we will continue to get the fights that we get for decent wages, health policy, and more.

Register Raza Unida in NM by placing "LRU" in box 5 of your voter registration form!

Shatner Comedy

Sometimes you just have to take a minute to see the lighter side of things. Here is William Shatner doing a read of Palin.

Bilingualism when? Now!

There is always some random conservative hack going on about the dangers of bilingualism or for "English Only" laws. And as usual - science shows that early bilingualism is easy!

07/16/09

There is a lot going on. Health Care is a big issue, but in Albuquerque there is also a Municipal Election. We will have a forum on August 29, 2009 from 1-4 at La Mesa Presbyterian Church.

Details coming soon!

Community Organizing - 07/09/09

Community Organizing - something that seems vague to many people. In essence it is work that comes from the sense that we care. We care about ourselves, our neighborhoods, and our larger communities. And that caring creates a sense of responsibility in us to do something about those we care about. It usually involves fighting those who make money or gain privilege from the suffering of others. And so we organize to build the strength to carry out our responsibilities for the people and places we care about.

Wellstone Action has one description of community organizing. Not all organizers are paid. Often paid organizers forget that and play out their own versions of privilege and can sometimes be patronizing.

Most organizers are respectful and responsive to community. Many are dedicated and work above and beyond what their paychecks cover.

In the end we need to build community power to counterbalance the corporate power that has been supported in our country, state, and county. That's why La Raza Unida is working hard for voter registration and community power building!