Sunday, February 16, 2025

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.

“末日說”,《聖經》帶給移民的複雜信息

長期以來,反對移民的美國人引用《啟示錄》中的語言,將移民描述為「神的敵人」。

Swing State Majorities Support Path to Citizenship Over Mass Deportation

The findings offer a rare point of bi-partisan agreement on what is one of the most contentious issues shaping this election season.

‘We Want to Hear the Stories’ — FTC Convenes Community Stakeholders in Cleveland

To list the type and variety of scams now proliferating across the country would fill an entire library. Experts say coming forward to report a scam is our best defense.

Expanded Healthcare Brings Hope, Healing for Women Exiting Prison or Jail 

Recently expanded Medi-Cal services are helping women access a wider range of support as they work to regain their footing post-incarceration.

Study Shows Latinos Central to US Economic Growth, Vitality

The Latino GDP in the US for 2022 came in at an eye popping $3.7 trillion, up from $2.8 trillion in 2019 and $1.6 trillion in 2010.

What a Couple of Uber Trips Taught Me About the DNC

Conversations with Uber drivers in California reveal a paradox for Democrats as they celebrate their party's historic ticket.

Protecting Local News in the New AI Economy

Over the past two decades traffic has been the cornerstone of the digital news economy. AI is upending that model.

Medi-Cal Expansion Breathes New Life Into LA’s Street Medicine Providers

Recent changes to how Medi-Cal pays for both clinical and non-clinical services have been a game changer for street medicine providers in Los Angeles.

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. 

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