Carla McKirdy
Contributor
Why Women Around the World Face Jail Time for Miscarrying
In Argentina, a woman was sentenced to eight years in prison after having a miscarriage when police accused her of self-inducing an abortion—and her case is far from unique.
Italy Is Fighting for Marijuana Legalization with Weed-Infused Gelato
Thanks to a marijuana legalization advocacy group, locals from the quaint coastal village of Alassio in Liguria can now enjoy a scoop of cannabis creme gelato.
How to Drink Yerba Mate in South America
For some South Americans, a well-prepared mate will replace a morning coffee just as well as a 5 o’clock tea. The best part? It’s naturally caffeinated leaves give drinkers stimulation in the form of a balanced sense of focus and alertness that lasts...
'Absolutely No Medical Records': How Women Get Back Alley Abortions in Argentina
We spoke to the women who are forced to get unsafe, illegal abortions and to the doctors who provide them.
Inside Argentina's Best Illegal Restaurant
Casa Felix is a puerta cerrada (closed-door) restaurant in Buenos Aires, located inside a residential neighborhood at a secret location.
This Is How Argentina Does Oktoberfest
Villa General Belgrano is one of a few historically German-speaking villages that dot Argentina, where immigrants from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany settled in the wake of World War II.