Monday, June 2, 2025

Despite Higher Covid Risk, Pregnant Women Are Now Ineligible for Vaccine

UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says the Department of Health and Human Services recommendations eliminating pregnant women and healthy children from Covid-19 vaccine eligibility is worrisome and not based on scientific data.

For Koreans in U.S., South Korean Elections are About ‘Protecting Democracy’

South Korea will hold presidential elections on June 3 as the country seeks to replace impeached former conservative President Yoon Seok Yeol.

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The Resurgence of Preventable Diseases

Just Live | Speakers discuss the factors behind the rise in preventable diseases, the shuttering of global vaccine distribution programs, vaccine hesitancy, and how to keep our families safe even as we face these new challenges.

Ranking Top 100 Cities on Urban Parks—Where We Go To Heal

May 23 | Panelists discuss the latest ParkScore report, highlight key findings from the poll, outline strategies that are working, and spotlight the cities leading the way in building more inclusive, impactful park systems.
News Briefing Highlights
Eighty Percent of Global Health Budgets Have Been Cut by Trump Administration
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Eighty Percent of Global Health Budgets Have Been Cut by Trump Administration
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Trade, Travel, Transmission–How USAID Keeps Americans Safe from Disease in Our Hyperconnected World
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Failure to Address Global Disease Outbreaks Endangers US Public Health
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The Decline of Lethal Diseases Leads to Vaccine Complacency, Skepticism
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The Significance of mRNA Technology in Advancing Vaccine Development
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The Importance of Getting the Covid Vaccine During Pregnancy
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Pause on HIV Prevention Program Could Lead to 100,000 Deaths, Tens of Thousands of New Infections
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George W. Bush’s Lifesaving HIV Prevention Initiative Paused by Trump Administration
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As Cuts to Medicaid Reduce Access to Vaccines, Disparities in Children’s Health Will Grow
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How Los Angeles Can Rehabilitate Its Park System and Expand Park Equity and Access
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How a Park Prevented Flooding During Hurricane Helene
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A 10 Year Difference – The Impact of Park Space on Lifespan
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Americans Across the Political Spectrum Show Strong Support for Public Parks
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In Atlanta, Parks and Schools Collaborate to Expand Access to Outdoor Spaces and Sports Facilities
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How the Government Could Undermine Citizenship Rights Without Denaturalizing People
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US Citizens Could Be Denaturalized, Lose the Right to Vote if Birthright Citizenship is Rescinded
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Working, Traveling Are Among the Rights that Would be Compromised if Birthright Citizenship Ends
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Rescinding Birthright Citizenship Would ‘Severely Undermine’ the Right to Vote
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Denaturalization Is the Next Step in Trump’s Attack on Citizenship Rights
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The Undocumented Population Could Grow by Millions if the US Ends Birthright Citizenship
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Could Rescinding Birthright Citizenship Leave US Born Children Stateless?
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Trump’s Move to End Birthright Citizenship Weakens Citizenship for All Americans
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‘Due Process Is a Protection Against the Arbitrary and Erroneous Action of the Government’
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Trump’s Assault on Democracy Fueled by the Fear of a Diverse America
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The US Has Always Ignored the Constitutional Rights of Minority and Marginalized Communities
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The People, Not the Powerful, Are Leading the Fight to Save Democracy
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Trump Is Giving Democrats a Chance To Return to Their Working-class Roots
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Resisting Trump Requires a Stronger Vision for America’s Future
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‘There’s a Lot We Can Do’ – Studies Show Autocracies Are Never Irreversible
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‘Competitive Authoritarianism’ – Dictatorship Disguised as Democracy
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As the US Becomes Increasingly Hostile to Immigrants, Citizens Are Also Losing Their Civil Rights
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‘Flying is Privilege’ – How the US Government Can Block Routes of Re entry for Citizens
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Electronic Device Searches – What CBP Can Search and What It Can Do with Your Data
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Anti-immigrant Policies Implemented by Trump Are Unlikely To Be Repealed When He Leaves Office
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Do Green Card Holders Have the Right to an Attorney When Speaking with CBP Officers
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CBP Officers Can Search Your Phone, Here’s How to Protect Your Privacy
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Green Card Holders Returning to US Coerced Into Surrendering Lawful Permanent Residency
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‘Border Exception’ – CBP’s Expanded Authority to Stop and Search
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Trump’s Aggressive Border Policies Expected to Cost Travel Industry 64 Billion Dollars
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Trump Understands Mexico’s Strategic Importance the US Economy, National Security
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Wall Street Knows It Needs a Strong Relationship with Mexico
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‘NAFTA Linked Mexico’s Destiny to the Destiny of the United States’
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For Both Sheinbaum and Trump, Political Success Depends Upon a Strong US-Mexico Trade Relationship
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Caitlin Clark Sidelined, But Still Shaking the League

The selected videos reflect multiple narratives: one focused on economic impact, another on Clark's game and the third on how her presence is reshaping public discourse around the WNBA.
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Hey Job Seekers! California’s Forestry Sector Is Hiring!

The CA Forestry Jobs Initiative offers diverse, equitable careers in forest management and wildfire prevention, strengthening communities and nature.

No Jail Time for Man Who Hurled Racist, Homophobic Statements at Interracial Family

Mark Douglas, who lobbed death threats against his neighbors, along with racist and homophobic slurs, was not charged with a hate crime. He will serve 30 days of community service.

House Passes Budget Bill, Eviscerating Medicaid and Food Assistance

The House has passed the largest cuts to Medicaid in its 50-year history, and has also taken a chainsaw to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.