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I'm Luis J. Rodriguez, the author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A. and several other books in short fiction, children's literature, nonfiction, and poetry. On my web log I'll be posting all the latest news concerning my work as a writer, along with news and opinions on the many political, social, spiritual and cultural activities that I find interesting.
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 28, 2009
The capitalist system is coming undone. But it will try to hang on as much as it can–driven by the most bare-faced profit motive. It’s greed that greases the cogs and wheels of this system. And the Republic Party, and more than a few Democrats, are trying to surround President Obama with as much obstacles [...]
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Luis J. Rodriguez | January 22, 2009
Like most Americans, and millions around the world, I was moved by the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20. I had never seen an inauguration on TV or otherwise of any president until then. This is one inauguration I had to see, clinging on to Obama’s words as well as listening closely to [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 19, 2009
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore now has a new home! As of March 2009, we will be located at the Sylmar Plaza off the 210 Freeway on Hubbard, just past the Dennys, and down the street from Mission College. We plan a grand opening on March 31 and will inform all the community about [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 12, 2009
I was disheartened to hear yesterday that Los Angeles is no longer the “Mural Capital” of the world. It was an admiration and respect this city benefited from after the explosion of public art that began in the 1960s–and culminating in the city becoming huge for graffiti writers from around the world through the new [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 8, 2009
I had a wonderful time yesterday speaking to an auditorium of 7th and 8th graders at Chandler School in Pasadena. The students were attentive, respectful, and many had amazing questions. So were the teachers and staff who attended. The specialness comes from the fact this is my 12-year-old granddaughter Catalina’s school. She helped arrange this [...]
