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Can Latinos Change the Conversation on Abortion to Focus on Respect, Compassion, Fairness and Justice?
by Lorena Garcia, Colorado Organization For Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights
January 25, 2012 - 6:37am (Print)
In many ways, Latino views on reproductive health put us at the forefront of efforts to find a constructive public dialogue regarding abortion. Latinos want the conversation in the states and nationally to be less judgmental and less stigmatizing, both in our language and our treatment of a woman making the decision about whether or not to end a pregnancy.
Health Equity? Still Waiting But On the Right Track
by Dana Cropper Williams, National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD)
April 25, 2011 - 9:13pm (Print)
As an African-American female who has worked in public health for 20 years I am a little exhausted of the slow progress that the United States has made concerning health equity for minority populations.
Gaga Fans: Please Explain
by Bianca I. Laureano, LatinoSexuality.com
February 13, 2011 - 8:54pm (Print)
I don't usually follow Lady Gaga, but the lyrics of a recent song contain language suggesting bias and discrimination against Latinos, transgendered and gay persons.
Separate and Uninformed: Discrimination Against Pregnant and Young Latina Mothers in California Schools
by Rocio Córdoba, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice
May 4, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)
A new report by California Latinas for Reproductive Justice reveals that pregnant and parenting young Latinas face systemic discrimination in educational institutions and lack social supports in their communities.
Univison Refuses Condom Ads, Catholic and Latino Health Groups Fight Back
by Amie Newman
December 9, 2008 - 3:12pm (Print)
