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Hunger Strike, Student Government, New Laws and the Constitution: A day in the Life of Immigration Reform

NewsTaco November 19, 2010

Education, politics, a hunger strike, constitutional law, the cost of sb1070 and a surprising revelation are all part of immigration news across the country. Let me put it in some […]

College Admissions “Arms Race” Affects Latino Students

NewsTaco

Latino Children Are Genetically Predisposed To Developing Fatty Liver Disease

NewsTaco November 18, 2010

Latinas Less Likely to Get Treated for Breast Cancer

Mary Mata November 11, 2010

Latina women are less likely to receive breast cancer care because health care providers are less likely to recommend treatments.  This disparity for Latinas and African-American women does not exist […]

Men Happier When Doing Housework, Seriously

Mary Mata

It was music to my ears to hear that researchers at the Lancaster University management school in the United Kingdom found that fathers are happier overall “when they do more […]

Tortillas Cause Liver Cancer, And Other Lies

Mary Mata November 9, 2010

Well, scientists have saved us again! Put down that taco bub — unless you want liver cancer.  A study from the Southside of San Antonio found that people there had […]

Arizona Bans Affirmative Action, Not for Rich People

Mary Mata

Let’s get one thing straight about affirmative action before I get into Arizona’s latest brouhaha:  Minorities are NOT the only ones who benefit from it.  Except when rich or privileged […]

Guapura 101: The Importance of Sunscreen

Mary Mata November 8, 2010

Latinas Like Makin’ the Babies

Mary Mata November 5, 2010

Don’t Get Your Diabetes Info From Facebook

Mary Mata November 4, 2010