Sunday, December 29, 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.

公園說:請來享用 但不要破壞

在大流行期間,當地公園的遊客數量有所增加,這引發了人們對人類娛樂與自然環境之間平衡的質疑。

공원 이용은 언제나 환영, 하지만 자연보호를 잊지말자

지역 공원은 Covid 전염병 동안 방문객이 급증하여 인간 레크리에이션과 자연 환경 사이의 균형에 대한 질문을 제기했습니다.

‘Sadness, Disappointment, Anger’ — Indigenous Oaxacans Fight for Identity, Representation

Racist remarks by LA's Latino leadership cut to the core of efforts to promote greater civic pride among Indigenous Oaxacans, says one veteran organizer.

Mensaje de los parques: ven y disfruta, pero no destruyas

Los parques locales experimentaron un aumento de visitantes durante la pandemia, lo que planteó cuestiones sobre el equilibrio entre la recreación humana y el entorno natural.

Parks to People: Come and Enjoy, But Don’t Destroy

Local parks saw a surge in visitors during the Covid pandemic, raising questions about the balance between human recreation and the natural environment.

Nury Martinez and the Unmaking of the ‘Great Mexican City’

Author Richard Rodriguez says the political scandal rocking LA obscures a deeper question about how the city imagines itself now and in the future.

New Tool Tracks Misinformation Targeting Chinese Americans

The website has already identified hundreds of misleading articles, a majority promoting extreme right-wing messages targeting Chinese speakers.

To See Where Immigration in the US is Headed, Look to Where It’s Been

"Immigration: An American History" looks at the role immigration has played in America’s history, and what that history tells us about our current moment.

Finding the Unexpected in the Everyday: Illustrator Felipe Galindo on Political Cartoons and Partisan Divides

The power of political cartoons can often transcend language and even cultural barriers. But can they transcend today's stark partisan divides.

‘그들은 가족을 파괴한다’-애틀랜타 한인사회를 상처입히는 암호화폐 사기

애틀랜타 한국 언론의 보도에 따르면 수백 명에 달하는 희생자가 발생한 것으로 추정되는 총 1천만 달러의 손실이 있습니다. 한 여성이 지금 정의를 찾고 있습니다.

‘They Break Up Families’ — Crypto Scam Leaves Lasting Scars for Atlanta’s Korean Community

Reporting by Atlanta's Korean media show losses totaling $10 million with alleged victims in the hundreds. One woman is now looking for justice.

Biden Attacks New Normal in Speech on Democracy

In a prime time speech Thursday President Biden warned of the threat to America's democracy posed by supporters of the former president.

Officials Dither as Climate, Humanitarian Catastrophe Loom Over US-Mexico Border

The end of beer manufacturing and a wave of violence across Mexico's north point to deepening crises along the border region.

‘They Are Very Cunning’ — Editor of Burmese Paper in LA Fears Dark Times Ahead for Myanmar

Thakhin Kai Bwor, editor of the Mynamar Gazette, says the execution of four prodemocracy activists suggests more violence ahead for the troubled country.

What Millions of New Citizens Could Mean for the Next Election Cycle

A new report shows there were 5.19 million newly minted U.S. citizens between 2016 and 2020, a significant and, in key swing states, decisive voting bloc.

Questions and Anger Swirl Over Police Shooting of 23-Year-Old in San Bernardino

Attorneys for the family of 23-year-old Rob Marquise Adams held a press conference Wednesday to denounce what they describe as a “horrific execution.” 

Reclaiming Citizenship — Photo Exhibit Reveals the Struggles of Deported US Veterans

According to some estimates the United States has deported some 94,000 military veterans. A new exhibit highlights their experiences.

The ‘Chronic Rash’ of Ageism in Mainstream Media

The narrative that the nation's woes can be chalked up to the advanced age of its leaders is a sign of rampant ageism in media and society.

‘Invisibility is Not a Superpower’ — Indian Country Today Re-emerges as a National Platform for Native Americans

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced a $500,000 grant to support Indian Country Today, just four years after the paper shut its doors.

High Stakes for Black, Indigenous Voters in Colombia Elections

For Afro Colombian and Indigenous communities in Colombia, Gustavo Petro's campaign represents "the only hope" they have had after decades of violence.

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