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Texas Abortion Laws Cause Horrific Impact on Latinas: Teen Pregnancies and Assault-Related Pregnancies Surge

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to a staggering increase in teen and assault-related pregnancies among Latinas in Texas, exposing the grim reality of restrictive abortion laws.

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National Women’s March: Rallying Against Deadly Abortion Restrictions

Thousands united at the National Women's March in Phoenix, Arizona, spotlighting Latina leaders in the crusade for reproductive freedom.⁠ ⁠

Crisis in Ecuador: The Chaos Explained

The recent wave of shocking videos and images of violence in Ecuador has everyone asking, what's happening in Ecuador? The country is dealing with political shifts, economic challenges, and an ongoing struggle with violence and drug trafficking.

When Cultural Appropriation Happens Outside of Halloween

Culture is beautiful, unique, and worthy of admiration. The line must be drawn when that same culture is exploited, ridiculed, or outright stolen. And it happens more often than you think.

Punishing Poverty: Crisis in NYC Subways

If increasing police on the streets doesn't reduce violence, what does? Criminalizing poverty certainly doesn't help - years of research but also common sense tells us that already.

These 3 Latina Survivors Turned Pain into Purpose

Have you heard of Lynda Carrejo Labendeira, Theresa Saldana or Mayah Zamora? These incredible Latinas survived traumatic events and then used their trauma for a greater purpose.

Books for Classrooms: Keeping Books Diverse Despite Book Bans

Diverse authors are still at unacceptably low numbers. Now add on book ban lists that are overwhelmingly full of authors of color to this problem, and we have a crisis of diverse thought. We're also left with books representing very limited people and real-world experiences.

Las Patronas de La Bestia: A Brief History

For 28 years, Las Patronas have provided food, water, and other assistance to Central American migrants traveling on the freight train known as “La Bestia” without ever asking for anything in return. ⁠

The Latino Creatives Behind Your Favorite TV Shows Are On Strike Right Now

Our favorite movies and shows can give us a sense of comfort, familiarity, and, most importantly, make us feel seen. But what about the main reason those things exist - the talent who creates them?

The First Pride Celebration Was a Riot – With Trans Women of Color Leading the Charge

It's Pride Month, but if you look beyond the vibrant logos and corporate campaigns, there's a forgotten history of ruthless homophobia and the many brave individuals who stood up against it.