Stansbury, Leger Fernández, Vasquez step up for womens’ rights


On the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Reps. from New Mexico  Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández, and Gabe Vasquez held a joint press conference on June 24 to discuss the critical importance of reproductive rights in the upcoming November elections.

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which effectively eliminated federal protections for abortion, has had far-reaching impacts across the U.S., leading to stringent abortion bans in several states. This anniversary serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle for reproductive...

The situation in the Taiwan Straits has become more and more tense since the Trump administration with the potential for military conflict increasing in parallel. The American policy of ambiguity as to its relations with and commitments to the regime in Taipei has contributed to that tension.

The U.S., in a series of joint statements with the People’s Republic of China in 1972, 1978 and 1982, reaffirmed the American commitment to a China policy in which Taiwan is an inherent part of the Chinese state. In seating the People’s Republic of China in the Security Council, the United Nation General Assembly expelled “the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek from the place which they...

Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health?

Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away.

As a result, here are seven options you can use to start the process of getting some assistance as quickly as possible:

Contact your doctor: Your doctor is a great source in finding available mental health resources in your area. Explain your situation to your doctor and ask if he or she knows of anyone that can help you. Chances are your doctor will be able to give you some referrals.
Go to the nearest hospital: Your local hospitals can give you immediate...

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.



In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health.

As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a person struggling to get some assistance.

 Talk to the person instead of talking at them: Nobody wants to be lectured or yelled at. The person who is struggling is scared and they need help in overcoming their fears and resistance to getting some guidance. Treat others the way you would want to be treated if the roles were reversed.Find out why the person won’t get help: Ask the individual...