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Botched abortions lead to injury and death in Brazil

17:26 H — Jennifer

As Mexico City leads the way in the legalization of abortion in Latin America, the rest of the region remains behind. With the pressure of Pope Benedict urging the Brazilian government to keep abortion illegal on his recent visit to... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Brazil - Controversia - Women

Journalists wield a long banner for freedom of the press

15:48 H — Jennifer

Freedom of the press doesn't appear to be alive and well in Chavez's Venezuela. In drastic moves like revoking the license of the country's oldest television network, to more below-the-radar moves, Hugo Chavez has taken steps to control what media... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Media - Politics - Venezuela

Senate Debates Immigration Reform (Yes, Again)

14:34 H — Maegan la Mala

Despite some cheers about the alleged immigration agreement, today the U.S. Senate begins a debate on the terms of immigration reform. Amendments will be suggested to the proposal currently on the table which includes a $5,000 fine and an end... Read more »

Topics: Immigration - Politics

Off Duty NYPD Officer Kills Honduran Immigrant : Community Cries Brutality

13:15 H — Maegan la Mala

In the NYC borough of the Bronx last Friday night off-duty police officer in plain clothes,Raphael Lora, shot and killed 41 year old Honduran immigrant Fermin Arzu. The community of the Longwood neighborhood are clamoring for justice saying the officer... Read more »

Topics: Justice - New York City