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The “pot debate” has to extend past the border
Recently in the media there has been much debate about the pros and cons of marijuana use, a reaction to the legalization of small amounts of weed in Colorado and Governor Cuomo’s announcement that...
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Feministing Jamz: Talking feminism with Ana Tijoux
Lee esta entrevista en español al final de esta página. Ana Tijoux has been in the hip hop game for a long time, but I caught onto her as just about everyone else did, when she collaborated with...
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The rise of the DIY abortion
christinestephens/flickr via The Atlantic As abortion restrictions continue to grip the country more and more tightly, we’re seeing a strategy used by women in Latin America – where abortion is, with a...
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“Las Libres” film on Mexican women convicted for homicide for abortions is...
image via Las Libres Las Libres, a Mexican documentary about the struggle to free women convicted for homicide and thrown in jail for having abortions is coming to a theater (possibly) near you. And...
View ArticleFeministing Jamz: Honoring Selena’s legacy
Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, singer, designer, actress and a huge symbol of visibility, diversity, and strength for so many Latinxs today. A...
View ArticleParaguay denies abortion for 10-year-old rape victim
The Paraguayan government is denying a 10-year-old girl the abortion care she and her parents want. The girl, whose name will not be released, was raped by her stepfather and did not realize until 20...
View ArticleWatch: In Chile, only accidental abortions aren’t considered crimes
A new video campaign from the Miles Organization pokes sickening fun at the criminalization of abortion in Chile, where the procedure is illegal even in cases of rape, incest, or threat to the pregnant...
View ArticleArt series “Made in Latin America” highlights women in male-dominated industries
This is not the first time that Maria Maria Acha-Kutscher has created a series that catches the eyes and hearts of feminists around the world. In “Made in Latin America,” Acha-Kutscher features women...
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Bearing Witness: Indigenous women fight Ecuadorian government to protect...
Ed. note: This post is part of a series, “Bearing Witness,” highlighting indigenous women fighting for climate justice in the Americas. Read the rest of the series here. “I don’t have words to describe...
View ArticleIn Potential Feminist Win, Argentina Considers Legalizing Abortion
Legal abortion in Argentina may become a reality this year thanks to lawmakers and activists who have been fighting for decades to frame abortion as a human right. In Argentina as in many countries in...
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