Health
Extra Edition: Bilingual Anti Covid “Chatbot.”
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 PROGRAM # 9901 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Bilingual Anti Covid “Chatbot.” California health officials are fighting COVID-19 misinformation with a new Spanish-speaking health chatbot on the WhatsApp messaging platform. The “chat bot,” which is a digital assistant that allows the agency to communicate with people without live website service representatives, is […]
(Español) Muerte de ambientalista latino por la policía en Atlanta levanta ola de indignación popular
(Español) “Esta no es la respuesta que demandamos como movimiento a través de Estados Unidos, a la violencia contra las personas negras, después de las manifestaciones a través del país con la muerte de Jorge Floyd… y Tyre Nichols”.
With Violence on the Rise, How do Latino Families View the Issue of Carrying Guns?
Gun deaths are on the rise in the country and Latinos are suffering some of the worst consequences. Although California has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, residents continue to be rocked by mass shootings.
Exxon Predicted Global Warming. Are Gas Stoves Safe? Limits on Soot Pollution.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 PROGRAM # 9896 12:00 PM PT Exxon Predicted Global Warming. A recent study showed that ExxonMobil’s own climate research accurately predicted the pace and severity of global warming. Despite that information, the company chose to publicly cast doubt for decades on climate science findings, including UN-sponsored research. UN leaders say “big oil […]
(Español) A pesar de los pesares, la lucha por el derecho al aborto no acaba
(Español) “Estamos invirtiendo en las comunidades para incrementar la capacidad de votar, para conectar a las personas con sus derechos y saber qué pueden hacer para movilizar a sus comunidades hacia adelante… empezar a crear sistemas políticos en este país que en verdad nos representan”.
Roe v. Wade at Fifty. Arizona: Gallego vs. Sinema. A Debt Ceiling Crisis?
MONDAY, JANUARY 23 PROGRAM # 9893 12:00 PM PT Roe v. Wade at Fifty. On the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Latina leaders reflect on the road ahead in the quest for reproductive health rights. Latinas are the largest group of women of color to be impacted by the recent decision to overturn Roe […]
(Español) Nadie está por encima de la ley en Illinois con la aprobación de la HB 5471
(Español) “Desafortunadamente tenemos ahora una mayoría extremista en la Cámara de Representantes… que han dicho que no van a pasar ningún tipo de ley para poder prohibir y comprar esas armas de asalto, un peligro para la seguridad pública de todos los americanos en este país”.
Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence. Also, Illinois Bans Assault Weapons.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 PROGRAM # 9891 12:00 PM PT Brain Injuries and Domestic Violence. The recent hospitalization of an NFL star put the story of brain trauma in the headlines. Less reported is the story that domestic violence victims suffer from head injuries more often than football players and soldiers who survive wars. Still, domestic […]
Lost Sleep and Jangled Nerves: The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body
Noise pollution is a growing problem that isn’t confined to the ears: It can cause harm throughout the body. California is taking baby steps to address the increasing din from traffic and illegally modified cars, but public health experts urge lawmakers to act more boldly.
(Español) En menos de 72 horas vence la inscripción abierta para la cobertura de salud 2023
(Español) “… Los latinos representamos casi el 30% de las personas que seguimos sin seguro médico, y por eso es tan importante aprovechar este periodo de inscripción abierta” que se acerca a su fin el domingo. “Son como 11 millones de latinos que seguimos sin seguro, y que podemos calificar para un tipo de ayuda financiera por medio de ACA”.
Noticias
- Defund Genocide: Activists at COP29 Link Climate Fight to Militarism, Gaza, Lebanon & Sudan November 21, 2024
- "They're Expanding Fossil Fuels": Indian Activist Harjeet Singh on Rich Countries' Hypocrisy at COP29 November 21, 2024
- "Pay Up!": At COP29, Poor Countries Demand $1 Trillion a Year in Climate Finance November 21, 2024
- Despite White House Pressure, 19 U.S. Senators Back Bernie Sanders's Bills to Block Arms Sales to Israel November 21, 2024
- Wanted for War Crimes: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant over Gaza November 21, 2024
