Female Politicians Taking Over Latin America's Land of Machismo

Female politicians taking over Latin America's land of machismo
It turns out the inclusionists could look to Latin America for answers. Irune Aguirrezabal, of U.N. … The effect could be particularly profound in Central America, given the intensity of “machista” abuse there, said Melida Guevara, a gender …
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When psych centers close, prisons fill in
Studies suggest that mentally ill inmates released from prison are more likely to re-offend if they return to drug abuse – which often accompanies mental illness – and drop the prescribed medicines they received in prison. The more effective the …
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ATF uses rogue tactics in storefront stings across the nation
Agents in several cities opened undercover gun- and drug-buying operations in safe zones near churches and schools, allowed juveniles to come in and play video games and teens to smoke marijuana, and provided alcohol to underage youths. In Portland …
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