Op-eds, columns and personal essays.

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Saving Mama Tierra for Our Children

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The other day, my daughter Maya Luna reprimanded me because I almost left a light on as we were headed out of the house. She said "Mama, estas lastimando a Mama Tierra! (Mama, you are hurting Mama Earth!).” I couldn't have been more proud.…
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My Family’s Immigration Story

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In the early 1950s, as a young boy, my father crossed the Atlantic aboard a TWA Super Constellation propeller airplane that took off in Madrid and landed in New York. He says he immediately felt right at home. A nine-hour ride on a Greyhound…
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Why I Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Being African-American

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As an African-American, I’ve spent a good portion on my life defending Black History Month. Many people believe that celebrating a specific ethnic group is antiquated and unnecessary. I wholeheartedly disagree with the naysayers because…
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5 Ways to Help Protect Your Pet

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Whether you’re a current pet owner or looking to add a new member to your family, protecting your pets is a major responsibility. After all, your pet is an important member of your household. Unfortunately, some dangers are unavoidable,…
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Strut Your Mutt to Help Homeless Pets

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Each year in the United States, millions of dogs, cats and other domestic animals are euthanized in shelters because there are not enough homes for all of them. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah has long been dedicated to ending…
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Giselle Bundchen Pierces her Baby's Ears. Yay or Nay?

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Gisele Bundchen posted a sweet picture with her 7-month-old daughter that has somehow become the focus of an ongoing cultural debate. The picture in question shows the supermodel lovingly gazing at her baby girl, Vivian Lake, while she holds…
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Why I’m Happy with My Small Breasts

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I was 13 when that life-changing moment occurred. I was at the cinema, watching “Superman.” I got my first period right there in the theater! My Spanish stepmother hugged me and congratulated me. What for? I wondered, for growing up? I…
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Are Your Kids' Grandparents Uninvolved?

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Are your kids´grandparents uninvolved? Tips to deal with it from a suffering mom.  Having my mother in law from the Dominican Republic is always so bittersweet. The boys really enjoy the company of their “Abuela” despite the fact that…
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How to Adopt the Right Shelter Dog for Your Family

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So you’ve decided to make an addition to the family, and adopt a dog from your local animal shelter. You know you’re doing the right thing in adopting a shelter pet, instead of buying from a breeder or pet store, as millions of unwanted…