Immigration

TL/DR - Black women in the US are over 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, a statistic that has largely remained the same for a decade, according to the American Cancer Society. Factors contributing to this disparity include biological differences such as aggressive forms of breast cancer, inadequate insurance coverage,…

TL/DR - Ileana Salinas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, is facing the uncertainty and stress of renewing her immigration status, which is affecting her mental health. The Migration Policy Institute estimates that as many as 1.16 million people in the U.S. could be eligible for DACA protections, but many,…