Neighbor Turns Ugly When American Dream Disappears

Buying a home can be a ticket out of poverty. It can symbolize a shift from the poor camp to the middle class.  Owning a house can represent a sense of financial security and mobility for many families and their children.
A few days ago, Kate Brumback from the Associated Press reported that Lorenzo Jimenez finally [...]

MY President is Barack Obama!

As I pack away my memories from working in rural Missouri for the last 1 ½ months, tears of love and happiness fall down my face. Tears of joy, sadness, and pride fill this large lump in my throat.
I no longer have to prove who I am. I no longer have to explain why I [...]