by Marcos Ortega | Feb 29, 2024 | Family Planning, LBGTQ+
During the writing of this blog the tragic story of Nex Benedict became public. Nex was a non-binary teen with Choctaw ancestry who was beaten by three older students in their Oklahoma high school bathroom. This blog is dedicated to their memory. Despite centuries of...
by Marcos Ortega | Jan 26, 2024 | Family Planning
Did you know that an estimated 12.4% (37.9 million) of American adults currently live in poverty and that the rate of child poverty more than doubled in 2022? What is Poverty? In the U.S. poverty is defined as having a yearly income of $13,590 for individuals and...
by Marcos Ortega | Jan 12, 2024 | Health
Obesity in adults is described as having a Body Mass Index or BMI of over 30, but what does that actually mean? Healthism: Healthism is the perceived belief that a person’s overall health and wellness are indicators of a person’s worth, and that health is solely...
by Marcos Ortega | Dec 15, 2023 | Family Planning
Content Warning: Discussion of suicide, dehumanization, and genocide. In 2015, Leelah Alcorn became a household name as the nation stood in shock at the news of the tragic death of the 17-year-old from Ohio. Remembering Leelah On December 28, 2014, Leelah died by...
by Marcos Ortega | Dec 15, 2023 | Family Planning
Content Warning: Discussion of abuse and violence December 17th is globally recognized as the Day to End Violence against Sex Workers. It’s a day spent honoring those lost and reflecting on the ongoing fight for sex worker rights, visibility and empowerment. In...
by gavinadmin | Nov 9, 2023 | Health
The week before Thanksgiving is dedicated to spreading awareness about Hunger and Homelessness. The purpose of this week is to provide education about poverty (the lack of financial resources) and promote support for anti-poverty organizations. Hunger and Homelessness...
