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Ecuador's Colorful Past Comes to Life in Mama Negra Festival
Standing under the shadow of the volcano, Cotopaxi, the city of Latacunga fills the streets celebrating 300 years of tradition in its larges
Monica Sabella
Jan 7, 20202 min read


Revealed: The Most Dangerous Sports in the Winter Olympics
Brain trauma, fractured spinal cords, concussions, shattered knees, torn ligaments: just a few injuries suffered during the Winter Olympics.
Monica Sabella
Jan 7, 20205 min read


Canada: Investigators Review Case of Forced Sterilization
“[The doctor] remained, waiting for them to sign" the consent form for tubal ligation, the attorney told officials.
Monica Sabella
Apr 4, 20192 min read


Canada: Native Teens Revive REDress Anti-Gender Violence Campaign
The red dress hanging from a tree serves a visual reminder to Canadian society of the crime perpetrated against Indigenous women in impunity
Monica Sabella
Dec 5, 20182 min read


Indigenous Leaders Take On Ottawa's Child Welfare Services
Bellegarde: "First Nations are ready to reform child and family services in ways that respect our rights, cultures and family structures."
Monica Sabella
Dec 1, 20182 min read


Canadian Indigenous Women Being Forcibly Sterilized: Senator
“I’ve had many women contact me from across the country and ask me for help," said Senator Yvonne Boyer.
Monica Sabella
Nov 12, 20182 min read


Disenfranchisement of Prisoners, Ex-Convicts Back in Spotlight Amid US Midterms
Since 1976, the number of U.S. incarcerations and disenfranchisement cases have skyrocketed from 1.17 million to 6.1 million.
Monica Sabella
Nov 4, 20185 min read


Canada Searches for Graves of Thousands of Indigenous Children
Institutions were ripe with cases of abuse and neglect the Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission described as “cultural genocide."
Monica Sabella
Oct 21, 20182 min read


Syphilis Cases in US Newborn Babies Hits 20-Year High Due to Poor Prenatal Care
If caught early, syphilis can be treated with penicillin; however, left untreated it can lead to miscarriage, sickness or newborn death.
Monica Sabella
Sep 27, 20182 min read


Canada Sues Opioid Producers for Damages, Public Sector Cost
British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against 40 pharmaceutical companies for “corporate negligence and corruption.”
Monica Sabella
Aug 30, 20182 min read


The US Immigration Issue: Due Process For The Undocumented
"I think most people would be incredulous at what happens in immigration courts and what sometimes passes for due process,"...
Monica Sabella
Jun 19, 20186 min read


Life in Limbo: A Look into a Migrants Life After Trump
“There’s this feeling like you don’t belong here anymore,” Dr Ingrid Rodriguez, Emergency Medicine expert from Toledo, Ohio said.
Monica Sabella
Dec 18, 20176 min read


Art From the Street From Your Head to Your Feet
Street art is the living breathing spirit of the city, but have you ever wanted to carry that artwork with you?
Monica Sabella
Mar 29, 20162 min read


A Snapshot of Detroit
“I always strive for authenticity,” said Marco Mancinelli. “No composing or ‘setting up’ in portraits."
Monica Sabella
Feb 23, 20164 min read
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