Saturday, December 21, 2024

Peter Schurmann

Peter Schurmann is the online editor for Ethnic Media Services. He previously worked as communications coordinator for the conservation non-profit Earth Innovation Institute. Peter’s reporting has covered a wide variety of topics, from international affairs to education, health and the environment. His work has been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Nation and National Catholic Reporter, among other outlets.

San Francisco’s Chinese Political Leadership Wanes Even as Voting Power Peaks

As the Chinese American vote reaches its peak in city politics, there are fewer Chinese elected officials today than at any time in a generation.

California’s State Senate Declares Nov. 22 as ‘Kimchi Day’

Over 100 people gathered in Sacramento on Wednesday to celebrate passage of a resolution naming Nov. 22 as California Kimchi Day.

Crecen los temores de violencia en medio de protestas en Venezuela

Se teme un creciente malestar civil en Venezuela después de que el presidente Nicolás Maduro proclamara la victoria en las elecciones de esta semana.

Fears of Bloodshed as Venezuelans Take to Streets to Protest Election Results

There are fears of growing civil unrest in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in an election many say was the opposition's to lose.

‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year

At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.

FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy

In a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in the gig economy.

Medi-Cal Bridges Rural Divide in Tulelake

In Tulelake, one of the most underserved communities in Siskiyou County, a grassroots movement is promoting improved access to health care.

Norte de California: Arte y tradiciónes frente al rezago en salud

Tulelake es una de las comunidades más desatendidas del condado de Siskiyou. La salud pública es una de las principales preocupaciones para muchos aquí.

Event Honors Hmong Sacrifice During America’s Secret War

The event in Marysville, California recalled the sacrifice of Hmong veterans and highlighted the effort to include Hmong history in CA schools.

Proporcionando atención médica a inmigrantes en “la última frontera” de California

Smith River es una zona rural remota donde se está poniendo a prueba el plan del Estado para expandir el acceso a atención médica a todos los residentes.

Delivering Healthcare to Migrants in California’s ‘Last Frontier’

Smith River is not just rural, locals say, it’s rural remote, and it’s here where the state’s plan to extend healthcare to all residents is being tested. 

Pueblo salvadoreño paralizado por el miedo: cómo un hombre recuperó su libertad

El arresto de un conocido activista comunitario en El Salvador pone de relieve el creciente riesgo de detención arbitraria en la nación centroamericana.

Salvadoran Village Paralyzed by Fear — How One Man Got His Freedom Back

The arrest of a well-known community activist in El Salvador highlights the growing risk of arbitrary detention in the Central American nation.

Conectando a los trabajadores agrícolas con atención médica en el norte rural de California

Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status. 

Connecting Farmworkers to Healthcare in California’s Rural North

Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status. 

Honoring Those Working to Create a Healthier and More Just California

Every year the James Irvine Foundation honors leaders for advancing solutions to critical challenges that affect millions of people across California.

Study Highlights Need for Education on Labor Rights in CA’s Nail Salon Industry

Rampant underpaying, employment misclassification, and exposure to toxic chemicals are among the challenges plaguing the sector.

Event Highlights Healthcare, Safety Measures for Local Farmworkers

Farmworkers gathered Tuesday night to learn about ways to stay safe around electrical hazards as well as newly expanded health care opportunities.

‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’ – Texas, Trump and the Insurrection Act

Invoking the Insurrection Act in response to the standoff at the US-Mexico border in Texas would set a dangerous precedent for involving the US military in civilian affairs.

半月灣農場受害者追悼會因夜半槍響蒙上陰影

儘管24小時前發生的另一起槍擊事件凸顯了持續存在的安全問題,追悼會仍著重討論改善自去年槍擊案發生以來農場工人的安全。

Tiroteo nocturno ensombrece memorial a trabajadores agrícolas en Half Moon Bay

El acto conmemorativo se centró en los esfuerzos realizados para mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores agrícolas desde el tiroteo del año pasado, aun cuando otro tiroteo ocurrido 24 horas antes puso de manifiesto los problemas de seguridad existentes.

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