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Are Telenovelas Really the Wave of the Future?
Life, Opinions
There’s never a dull moment in a telenovela! From the long and often theatrical pauses, the vicious tongue lashings, and the inevitable cachetadas, one after another, we can’t help but keep our eyes glued to the screen when we’re watching…
Why this Latina Mom is Grateful for Obama’s Victory
Life, Opinions
Shortly before Barack Obama was elected President in 2008, the U.S. economy took a nosedive. A few months later, I separated and then divorced, after two years of marriage counseling and a personal and professional downward spiral prompted…
School Safety is Still a Concern
Honor Roll, School
In 1999, I was a high school student attending a school near Columbine High School. I was a mere few miles away from the tragedy that changed the way many schools view security. I remember being in Ms. Race’s math class, just after lunch,…
Vote & Don’t Let Anyone or Anything Stop You!
Money, News & Politics
We’ve heard a lot in the news lately about voter suppression, particularly in heavily black and Latino districts around the country. But in a presidential race that’s down to the wire, every vote counts. That’s why I urge you to get…
Herpes: How the Wrong Diagnosis Nearly Killed My Sex Life!
Family Health, Health
At the age of 28, while living in Spain, I experienced a sudden burning, painful sensation on my right thigh. It itched, and the more I scratched at it, the more it spread. It was so painful that I went to the emergency room. There, a doctor…
A Bright Little Girl & the Problem with Public Education in Mexico
Honor Roll, SchoolAccording to Mexico's national achievement test, ENLACE, Paloma Noyola Martínez is the country’s top math student, having scored 921 points. She is also third in Spanish. The 11-year-old is a dedicated student. She studies hard and works…
For a Mom the Jessica Ridgeway Murder Hits too Close to Home
Health, Parenting
Colorado has been in the news quite a bit over the last few months, most recently due to the abduction and murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. Over the span of eight days, Jessica’s story went from an Amber Alert for a missing child…
Hurricane Sandy: A Mother in the Eye of the Storm
Life, Opinions
I know about hurricanes. In 2004 I moved to the U.S. and landed in Miami one day ahead of Hurricane Jeanne. The same summer, my now ex-husband had relocated before the rest of the family, one day ahead of Hurricane Ivan. That was shortly after…
Women are the Real Losers in Final Presidential Debate
Money, News & Politics
After the final presidential debate, all the pundits and commentators were front and center declaring winners and losers. You can tell this is a man's game. It's all about winning. For the media, the debate seems to have nothing to do with…