Doctor Sarah Raza on Saving Lives and Advocating for Global Human Rights

In a very special interview, we spoke to humanitarian, physician, activist and proud first-generation American Doctor Sarah Raza. She discusses topics close to her heart like the war in Iran, the importance of mental and physical health, stories and daily tasks from her highly demanding job as a physician in Los Angeles and more. She encourages everyone to be aware and involved in their political climate both locally and on a larger scale, and reminds people that there are always ways, big or small, you can provide support and assistance to those in need.

Editor's Pick, SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 59Olivia WeberSeptember 25, 2026olivia weber, sarah raza, physician, medicine, medical aid, ImmigrationComment

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Tammy Carpenter, Oregon House of Representatives District 27

The Democratic Socialists are on the rise all over the country, including (unsurprisingly) progressive Oregon. In the Portland area, an anesthesiologist named Dr. Tammy Carpenter (she/her) is an unapologetic Democratic Socialists, having joined in 2016 during the presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders. Over her 20 years as an anesthesiologist she witnessed patients seeking treatment who couldn’t afford healthcare deductibles or healthcare plans themselves, watching patients drowning in debt. One of the three pillars of her campaign is universal healthcare, as well as taxing the rich and funding the people.

The Price of Breathing Between Borders

A comparison between the healthcare services around the US and Mexico, is it possible that these bordersharing countries could be experiencing a very similar healthcare crisis?

Articles, zIssue 58.2María Paula CastroAugust 3, 2026medical aid, medicine, healthcare, universal healthcare, Mexico, usaComment

Birth Control: An Individualized Experience For All Women

Since its release in the 1960s, birth control has not just been a way to prevent pregnancy, but also a way for women to become empowered with the ability to make their own choices about their bodies and futures. Choosing to take birth control is not just a purely physical decision, it is also a psychological, emotional, and political decision.