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    Mark Hedin

    Mark Hedin is a reporter for Ethnic Media Services. He has previously written for the San Francisco Examiner, the San Francisco Chronicle, the East Bay Times, Central City Extra, and SF State’s Golden Gater, as well as other papers.

    Congress ‘Has a Role to Play’ in Setting National Voting Rights Standards

    A series of contradictory rulings by the Supreme Court in cases involving redistricting highlight the need for Congress to set national voting rights standards.

    Schools Offer Best Hope for L.A. Water Supplies

    A review of LA county’s ‘Safe Clean Water Program’ finds that public schools offer an attractive opportunity for gains on the county's water supplies.

    No Tolerance for Intolerance: Law Enforcement Vets Explore Strategies to Combat Hate Crimes

    The ACT Against Hate Alliance brought together some heavy hitters from law enforcement to discuss strategies for combatting the recent rise in hate crimes.

    After the Storms — California Officials Share Resources for Recovery

    FEMA, the SBA, Cal OES and community organizations are pulling out all the stops to speed aid to victims of California's recent torrential rains.

    California Has a Lot to Offer Storm Victims

    A wide array of services are available to help victims of California's unprecedented storms recover from disaster.

    Conservatives Skeptical Court Will Buy GOP Election Theory

    In Moore v. Harper, if SCOTUS decides the plaintiffs' "Independent State Legislature" theory has merit, elections nationwide could be thrown into chaos.

    Supreme Court to Consider Who Runs Elections

    The Supreme Court will hear the case a leading conservative federal judge has called "the single most important case for American democracy in the nation’s history."

    Elections Are Never Over in Arizona

    Weeks after this year’s midterm elections, controversies continue to buffet the political process in Arizona.

    California is Hungry for New Contractors

    Even in a tough economy, contracting work persists. But minority and woman-owned contractors have to overcome many challenges to submit winning bids.

    FTC Battles Highway Robbery in Indian Country

    Scam artists racked up at least $6.1 billion in ripoffs last year, many targeting Native American communities. Experts say the actual figure is likely far higher.

    The Single Most Important Case on American Democracy

    Across the political spectrum, an upcoming Supreme Court case has observers worried about the fate of the U.S. political system.

    Study Shows Negative Impact of Texas’ New Voting Laws on Voters of Color

    The just-released study from the Brennan Center for Justice finds SB 1 has already led to diminished voting for Asian-American, Black and Latino voters.

    El Condado de LA se declara ‘Refugio seguro’ para toda persona que busca servicios de salud reproductiva

    El programa piloto está abierto a cualquier persona, independientemente de su situación migratoria, sus recursos económicos o las leyes de otros estados en los que pueda vivir.

    洛杉磯縣宣布成為所有尋求生育醫療服務者的「避風港」

    該試點計劃對任何人開放,無論他們可能居住的其他州的移民身份、財務資源或法律如何。

    LA카운티, 재생산 관련 의료서비스를 원하는 사람들에게 ‘안전지대’를 선언하다

    파일럿 프로그램은 이민 신분, 재정 자원 또는 거주할 수 있는 다른 주의 법률에 관계없이 누구에게나 열려 있습니다.

    Loan Window Opens for California Small Businesses

    The U.S. Treasury Department approved California’s application for $1.18 billion of loan guarantees to help the state’s burgeoning small business sector

    LA County Declares ‘Safe Haven’ For All Seeking Reproductive Health Care

    The pilot program is open to anyone, regardless of immigration status, financial resources, or laws in other states where they may live.

    A Voting Rights Battlefield in ‘Swing State’ Arizona

    A proposition on the November ballot could put a stop to some of the new rules that seek to suppress non-white people’s voting power.

    A Call for Help From LA’s Lifeline – Deal Would Take Humans Out of Human Services

    A proposed contract would replace highly-trained responders with chat bots to handle the thousands of calls each month from residents seeking support.

    Charms and Challenges of Ethnic Communities Made Plain on Our Plates

    Whatever our differences, we all have to eat. In the United States, where we can choose foods from all over the world, ethnic cuisine...

    Older Adults Still At High Risk for COVID-19 — Beware Complacency

    “We need your help in communicating the value of vaccines and boosters and testing-to-treatment for this population.”

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