Women Entrepreneurs LuncheonChicago, Illinois1:30 PM CDT HILLARY: Thank you, everyone, and welcome to the Luncheon. First, I would like to pay tribute to the British Member of Parliament, Jo Cox, who was tragically assassinated on June 17, 2017, after her regular public meeting with constituents. This gathering gives us the opportunity to remember a woman…
Writing blogs, articles, op-eds, and speeches is both a structured and creative process, with each format serving a distinct purpose and requiring a unique approach. During my time in graduate school, I wrote extensively, but I want to share some of my favorite pieces. 1 Media Coverage of Female and Male Candidates 2 Celebrating Our…
Lindsey Meeks (2013b) highlights that the 2008 presidential electionwas a significant milestone for women. The New York Times gave malecandidates more coverage than female candidates. Hillary Clinton won apresidential primary, and Sarah Palin was the first woman nominated asvice-president by the Republican Party. However, the New York Timesfocused more on Clinton and Palin’s attire and…
Reading the two sides of the stories always helps me to have a better understanding of an issue. In this particular case, I was hooked by the title “Beyond the Cloister” over “Learning to Lose”; Robert Lehrman explains that it is more persuasive to use knowledge to advocate a position, instead of the other headline…
After reading your blog about Angela Merkel, I started to analyze how you presented your argument and thesis. You used word choice, tone, and appeal to give credibility; indeed, you employed emotions to address controversial questions regarding the future of Germany and the alliance with the U.K. if Merkel did not win in 2017. Your…
Hispanic Heritage Month holds significant importance for the Hispanic community in the United States. It is a time to reflect on the myriad ways Latinos contribute to our society. This year, amidst political changes, there is a heightened sense of urgency. We have the opportunity to demonstrate to our future leaders the vital role Hispanics…
When I read the title of the blog, I was expecting a very argumentative and confrontational piece about the two Hispanic Senators. On the contrary, the blog was as lackluster as Cruz’s Spanish. I understand that a blog is not an Op-Ed or a newspaper column, but it can offer a greater depth of perspective,…
By Juan Romagoza, Founder of La Clínica del Pueblo Walter Tejada, thank you for that beautiful introduction. I am humbledto be speaking behind a man who has contributed so much to theHispanic community in the metropolitan area [1]. I am also grateful tohave such kind words said about me. I am delighted to be here…
In 2014, sixty thousand Central American children arrived at the borders of the United States, with the majority entering unaccompanied. These children came from the Northern Triangle countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. They were escaping the violence of gangs that force minors to join their ranks. Although the issue of undocumented children coming to…
