Elisabet Avalos

Scarier Than the Boogeyman

A former social worker reflects on the government's dual role in child welfare, questioning what happens when the system meant to protect children, begins enabling abuse and neglect.

The Hardest Part of Postpartum Has Been Fascism

A new mother reflects on the emotional weight of raising a newborn while watching fascism, xenophobia, and political violence escalate in the U.S.

Sexual Assault Thrives in Silence

Standing up and telling your story is the bravest thing a survivor can do. There is always the fear of not being believed.

A Letter to Latino Voters

Eligible Latino voters sat out an election whose outcome greatly impacts them.

Fighting the Current Immigration Nightmare

Emerging research shows the long term negative effects of children and teens being separated from their parents.