Jose Cruz – författare

Cleopatra was a beloved ruler of Egypt known for her intellect and charm. The legendary queen played an important role in ancient history. But for centuries, the location of Cleopatra’s tomb has remained a mystery. Archaeologists have long searched for the burial site, and ongoing discoveries continue to produce new finds. As scientists uncover statues, jewellery and other artefacts, each new clue guides their excavation in the quest to uncover Cleopatra’s final resting place.

Working near Luxor, Egypt, in 2020, archaeologists made a stunning discovery - the remains of a well-preserved city! Details uncovered within this remarkable find allowed experts to figure out how old the city likely was and who was pharaoh when it was built, among other important historical information. Known as “the dazzling Aten”, this lost city had long been known to historians. But previous attempts to find it had failed. Ongoing excavation of the site continues to reveal more and more of its structures and artefacts, offering new insights into ancient Egypt’s fascinating history.

Mason E. Pig is worried. Mama says it’s time for him and his brothers, Hayden and Lincoln, to move out on their own. Mason knows to pack and plan for the big move. He also knows to be on the lookout for the Big Bad Wolves. But Hayden and Lincoln are nothing like their brother! Will Mason need to bail out his irresponsible siblings yet again? Read Mason’s very own journal to find out!

On the surface, identity politics appears to promote polarization. To the contrary, political scientist Jose E. Cruz argues that, instead, fragmentation and instability are more likely to occur only when the differences are ignored and nonethnic strategies are employed. Cruz illustrates his claim by focusing on one group of Puerto Ricans and how they mobilized to demand accountability from political leaders in Hartford, Connecticut. The activities of the Puerto Rican Political Action Committee from 1983 to 1991 illustrate the power of ethnic mobilization and strategy in an urban setting. Cruz examines their insistence on their right to be included in the political process in the context of both a typical mid-sized American city and the unique attributes of Hartford's predominantly white-collar population. At the same time, this study acknowledges the limitations of the exercise of such power in the political process. Through extensive interviews Cruz brings to light the variety of ways in which politicians and political activists themselves view their own activities and achievements. This group of Puerto Rican activists attempted to penetrate the power structure of Hartford.Though their success was limited, their work constitutes a springboard for further change.