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In Her Name: The Cost of Control

Proximity Is Not Protection

On Marco Rubio, the Racial Draft, and the Dangerous Delusion of Adjacency

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Feb 17, 2026
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"We have been steadily building behind the scenes. This project is the culmination of hundreds of hours of research, writing, building, and design. Starting this week, we will slowly begin sharing our work. We still have a long way to go, but we are honored to invite you inside for the journey. I hope you enjoy the article. As an Afrolatina, Marco Rubio’s display was particularly offensive. As always, please reach out with comments or questions. Let’s get into it. --- This article is from the Labora Collective, where we investigate the political and legal systems that shape your healthcare before you ever walk into a clinic."
- Ayesha

The work of Arturo Dominguez has had me thinking about this topic for the past few weeks, but after Marco Rubio’s embarrassing display, it felt necessary to say something more. History and genetics tell a different …


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