No Boys Allowed

Mexico City now has women only buses. This is a sigh of relief for many that are tired of being harassed or groped.

"The women-only bus service, launched in January, is the city's answer to a long-standing complaint among Mexican women that in the sardine-can confines of buses and subways, some men simply will not keep their hands to themselves."

At least for me, and knowing what I know about the city, it would definitely make me feel much better.

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Young Hispanic Women More Likely Than Other Girls To Attempt Suicide

According to the Washington Post and as reported on the Kaiser Network, young Hispanic women are more likely than other girls to attempt suicide. I can't say I've known anybody that was like this. I thought it would have been something that was more visible with white teenagers. The article is interesting nonetheless and it would be interesting to see other studies.