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We must commit to listen and act on the priorities of Latina women and women as a whole. We do not need anyone to educate us on WHY our leadership matters or WHAT is at stake. Instead, we need to be ready with financial investment and campaign resources that are equivalent to what our male counterparts in urban centers are securing. […]

According to Professor Lisa Garcia Bedolla, candidates and campaigns are less likely to reach out to Latina voters, and when they do, messages are less likely to offer a substantive message. […]

by Anne Stokes Even though Karen Borja’s childhood home was behind a Planned Parenthood health center, when it came time for “The Talk,” there wasn’t much to be said. “The only real conversation we had […]

Having a home is more than just a roof over your head; it provides security and stability, especially for families. According to the People’s Policy Project, housing instability has significant health impacts: Higher body mass index and systolic blood pressure, depression and anxiety. And in addition, it’s associated with higher rates of domestic violence, suicide and substance abuse. […]

by Anne Stokes Maricela de Rivera can trace her family’s deep-rooted distrust of doctors back a century. Her great-grandmother lost her daughter, an 18-month-old named Rose, when a doctor dismissed her concerns and sent her […]

To help Latinas amplify their voice, CNC works within communities to educate people about how local governments work and provide training to show them how to organize and make those public agencies address the issues that matter to them. […]

Through her work with California NORML, Pamela Lopez is advocating on behalf of Assembly Bill 2188, a workers-rights bill that would prevent employers from discriminating against those who consume cannabis off the clock. As a newly legal market, Lopez notes that it’s possible to shape the paradigm and create a more inclusive industry. […]

A young girl and her mother spoke up about pollution causing health problems in their Imperial Valley community–and got action. […]

During her time as a councilmember, Esmeralda Soria has worked on three main issues: housing, investing in disadvantaged communities, and parks that have been forgotten. […]