Karen Rodriguez, author at el Don News

Immigrants are Dreamers Not Nightmares

Immigrants are not criminals. Rather they are criminalized. Criminals are barred from receiving protections such as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Yet President Trump continues to spew lies about DACA, tweeting

December 4, 2019

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Brainstory Creates Psychedelic Experience for DTSA Audience

Growing up in the suburban sprawl of Rialto, Calif., brothers Kevin and Tony Martin didn’t have much to do — except make music. “There was nothing cracking,” Tony said. “If you wanted

December 2, 2019

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OCTA Construction Is Pushing Out Mexican Culture

Since childhood, I can remember attending Noche de Altares on La Cuatro. Altars lined both sides of 4th Street decorated with papel picado, bright marigolds, calaveras, candles and photographs of loved ones

October 28, 2019

Turning the Tables: Santa Ana’s Rising Vinyl Scene

In this era of Soundcloud, Spotify and other digital streaming services, music has become both more accessible and more disposable. But in Santa Ana, one physical form of music is on the

September 30, 2019

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A Culture of Indifference

Bad things don’t happen solely based on the actions of evil people. They also come from the negligence of good people. If ignorance is bliss, then negligence is euphoria and most humans

September 30, 2019

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Resources for Your Sexual Health are Closer than You Think

You can protect yourself from STDs and unwanted pregnancies by taking advantage of the physical health options available at the Health and Wellness Center located in VL- 211.

December 10, 2018

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The OCTA Street Car Will Change Our City

The newly proposed streetcar that will connect Santa Ana to Garden Grove will only further the gentrification that is already occurring in the downtown area.

October 31, 2018

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Domestic Violence is a Tragedy that Effects Everyone

It starts with an insult -- nothing to worry about. It moves on to a shove, an “accident,” an emotional reaction the person couldn’t control.

October 29, 2018

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