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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Both parents and children have ways in which they build, strengthen their relationship or weaken it and make it less intimate. I have been observing my parents and noticed three patterns.

Democrats deserve more options, more openness

'SPEAKER POWER' - Guest Column

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Dear Members of the Democratic Committee:

I am always grateful and, indeed, humbled by the generosity of those who volunteer to improve our town. As committee members, you have invested time, energy, and judgment to develop the slate presented at yesterday's primary election.

But, in actuality, it was a plebiscite rather than an election. The Committee had done such a good job that it had narrowed the scope of the voters’ judgment down to zero – with exactly one candidate for each position.

A Mural on Mexico's History

Esther J. Cepeda

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The new PBS documentary "The Storm That Swept Mexico" should be required viewing for two distinct American audiences: U.S.-born Latinos who came to know the stoic faces of Mexican revolutionary icons solely from seeing them painted on the sides of Mexican-oriented grocery stores, and anyone who wants a peek at the roots of 100 years' worth of U.S.-Mexico relations.

The film, a two-hour special premiering Sunday, May 15, tells the story of how disparate Mexican regional interests came together to foment a revolution that rocked the world.

Taken for granted? Not likely.

Esther J. Cepeda

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

President Obama thinks Latino voters are stupid.

There's no evidence to the contrary, based on how he's mishandling his campaign promises on comprehensive immigration reform. It's already becoming a problem for him as he maneuvers toward the 2012 presidential election.

Christie's school cuts leave N.J. short of a 'C'

'SPEAKER POWER' - Guest Column

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

in•ad•e•quate adj. Not adequate to fulfill a need or meet a requirement; insufficient.

The need, in this case, is for each and every one of our children to receive a thorough and efficient education. The insufficiency lies in Gov. Chris Christie’s arbitrary cuts to school funding.

The Parent Factor

Esther J. Cepeda

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The student arrived late to the honor roll ceremony at my son's middle school last week. Even though it was almost over, the teaching staff graciously presented him with his certificate for high honors. The tall, shy African-American walked across the gym floor to polite applause and a visible lack of camera flash. No parent was there to congratulate him.

Supercitizen of the World

Esther J. Cepeda

Saturday, April 30, 2011

You know you're in a different world than the one you grew up in when Superman stops believing in the American way. If you hadn't heard: The Land of Liberty's favorite super-powered illegal alien is abandoning his U.S. identity.

Looking Glass 4/28/2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Deatz, Ross, Hughes & Pointer-Titus have shown sustained commitment

Letters to the Editor

Friday, April 15, 2011

We are writing to express our support for Greg Deatz, Dan Ross and Jessie Hughes for the three 3-year positions on the Highland Park Board of Education, and for Chandra Pointer-Titus for the one 2-year seat.

Greg, Dan, Jessie and Chandra are committed to our public schools. They are strong advocates of public education and have demonstrated their opposition to any measures that will undermine our schools (including charter schools and vouchers).

The City 4/20/2011

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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Send email to letters@hpmirror.com,or snail mail to 518 Old Post Road, Suite 7-204, Edison NJ 08817.

Letters for publication must be signed, so we can verify you are not the victim of some Shakespearean prank. Your name can be withheld on request. Letters may be edited for length, especially if they’re over 350-500 words.

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