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Surviving My Mexican Mother’s Herbal, Homemade Remedies

Mary Mata July 27, 2011

I hated being sick when I was a kid — but my mom hated it worse. She would always have these homemade remedies that only made sense in her mind. […]

Tejano Food Can Be Healthy, Too

Mary Mata

News Taco To Go: Math, Chile, GOP, Norway And Obama

Mary Mata

Bien Hecho: Catherine Pino’s Efforts For LGBT Latinos

Mary Mata July 26, 2011

The National Council of La Raza recently was set to honor Catherine Pino, who has been working towards social justice for Latinos and the LGBT community for years. My Latino […]

We Need More Latinos Involved In Math & Science

Mary Mata

By Jean Rockford Aguilar-Valdez I have a proposition for us Latinos. A revolution of sorts, and one that is ripe for the making: Latinos need to become a force to […]

Living Wills Are Important, Especially If You’re Not Sick

Mary Mata

Do not wait until a medical crisis to discuss a living will with your family. A living will, or advanced directive as it is sometimes called, is a legal document […]

California Gov Signs DREAM Act

Mary Mata

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation yesterday that would allow undocumented students to receive privately funded financial aid in California. This is one half of a “DREAM Act” bill that […]