Stop PNA
Good afternoon MVMC blog readers!If you don't know already, there was a horrible law passed in August of 2013 limiting access to abortions for teens in Illinois. It is known as the Parental...
View ArticleThe Power of Self-Awareness
I was reflecting on our outreach experience in Pilsen and Little Village. As a Latina I instantly became aware of my own fears. I thought to myself how traditional cultural norms are deeply embedded in...
View ArticleLone Mississippi Clinic Fights to Remain Open
There is only one abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi. Let that sit and marinate for a moment. For the entire state, there is only one clinic providing safe abortion services to the women of...
View ArticleCPS and Our Youth
Yesterday on my commute back from work I came across an article on the Reader, (my new favorite free weekly newspaper!) titled "The Trials of a Neighborhood High School"This article lifted my spirits...
View ArticleReflecting on Privilege
As a U.S born citizen I was born with many privileges. For one, I was not considered an "illegal" I am able to walk the streets without fear of being stopped by the police in regards to my immigration...
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