In the Post-Roe World, Conservatives Do What They Want
Conservatives are dead set on molding the country in their image and based on their own political and religious beliefs, no matter what the law says or how long it has said it.
When Liberal Values Are Put to the Test
The homelessness crisis forces one liberal Angeleno to make uncomfortably pragmatic decisions that contradict his progressive principles.
Phoenix-Based Las Calakas Release First Full-Length Album, ‘Hechizo’
Las Calakas is a Phoenix-based band known for their lively performances of Latin fusion, specifically cumbia. The band recently debuted their first full-length album, ‘Hechizo’ (also available on vinyl), released by the L.A. label My Grito Industries.
Two Abortions & a Vasectomy
The story about my two abortions and the vasectomy I had back in February.
Interview with Poet Suzi F. García
MANO’s music editor Sandra Treviño sits down with Peruvian-American writer and poet Suzi F. Garcia for a discussion on reconnecting with her roots, her work, and her recent guest editorship for Poetry Magazine.
Another Source of American Rage
Social scientists believe that white Americans see their numbers and influence declining, and when that decrease is especially jarring — such as in certain school districts — they lose their “fundamental need to count, to be recognized and respected.”
Who Will the GOP Target Next?
There will always be another tiny demographic to blame for all of America’s problems—and conservatives will always be right there to let you know who you should hate now.
Does Our Genetic Heritage Define Us?
When it comes to your identity, there is your biology and there is your culture. And then there is you.
The Surprising Roots of American Violence
Social scientists have noticed that car accidents are way up, and they theorize that one reason for more wrecks and obnoxious driving is because “people are frustrated and angry, and those feelings are fueling increases in violent crime, customer abuse of workers, student misbehavior in school and vehicle crashes.”
What to Watch in April (2022)
Documentaries about Cypress Hill, a cabaret in Mexico City, and a female gang leader in the Bronx are among critic Alejandro A. Riera’s list of films to watch in April.
One Nation Under Misery
The United States continues to lag behind the rest of the developed world in happiness and socioeconomic markers, but a steady stream of immigrants may be its salvation.
Who Is Willing to Fight for America?
A recent survey asked Americans how they would react in the unlikely event that our nation is invaded, a hypothetical no doubt inspired by Vladimir Putin and his quest to rid the world of Ukrainians.