
The University of Southern California valedictorian whose planned graduation speech was canceled due to what the school referred to as safety concerns told CBS News that she feels "betrayed" by the academic institution. cbsn.ws/4aZjFIo
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The University of Southern California valedictorian whose planned graduation speech was canceled due to what the school referred to as safety concerns told CBS News that she feels "betrayed" by the academic institution. cbsn.ws/4aZjFIo

We are angry. Because of today’s decision, our right to control our bodies and decide our future will depend on where we live and the resources we have. But in California, the right to abortion remains.


El acceso a la educación superior a veces se convierte en un laberinto sin salida. "Me veo en un túnel y no veo la luz”, dice José Quintero quien, como Rocío Ortega, han adquirido deudas para estudiar que tardarán años en pagar. @Yarel_Ramos univision.com/local/los-ange…



The prosecutor did not “make an error.” He lied. He lied about the police killing a child. Ending this isn’t just about consequences for who pulls the trigger. It’s about admitting to and confronting an entire system that exists to protect, defend, and cover up state violence.







🚨 NEW BLOG ALERT 🚨 Running Start alum @msrocioortega wrote about the importance of strength and solidarity in the face of anti-Latina discrimination, especially during #WomensHistoryMonth. runningstart.medium.com/two-latina-leg…