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As anti-choice legislators in the U.S. launch massive attacks against women’s right to abortion access, political strategist Atima Omara-Alwala says if there is ever a time to give, it is now.
The current gun-control debate could worsen the mental health stigma that already stops many women of color from seeking help, says Atima Omara-Alwala. It’s necessary to get the facts right on mental illness and those who commit violent acts.
The GOP candidate’s wife seems to think that contraception isn’t an economic issue. That’s because she doesn’t have to worry about how another child could make it harder to pay her bills.
Political strategist Atima Omara-Alwala channels Sojourner Truth and reminds us that policymakers and the media need to pay more attention to the opinions of African Americans.