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어퍼머티브 액션 이후 다양성은 줄어들었는가? 미국내 이민언론이 탐사보도에 나섰다

Selen Ozturk - Nov 22, 2024

미국 연방대법원이 적극적 평등실현조치(Affirmative Action)를 폐지한 지 1년이 지난 지금, 미국의 다양성은 과연 진전되었을까, 아니면 퇴보했을까?

Immigration

What Trump’s Immigration Plans Mean for the U.S.

Selen Ozturk - Nov 19, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history.

Diversity

Has Diversity Regressed After Affirmative Action? U.S. Ethnic Media Investigate

Selen Ozturk - Nov 18, 2024

Over one year after the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action, has the U.S. moved forward or backward with diversity?

Education

California Bans Legacy Admissions, One Year After Affirmative Action Ends

Selen Ozturk - Nov 13, 2024

To level the playing field for students, California’s private colleges are now banned from favoring children of donors and alumni.

Elections '24

The Impact of the 2024 Election

Selen Ozturk - Nov 12, 2024

The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Journalists Seek New Ways to End the Cycle

Selen Ozturk - Oct 30, 2024

Journalists nationwide are fighting domestic violence by focusing on solutions for survivors before the cycle turns deadly.

Elections '24

How Californians Can Vote

Selen Ozturk - Oct 28, 2024

With November 5 less than two weeks away, how can Californians make sure their vote counts?

Elections '24

Against Access Threats, Ensuring Votes Count This November

Selen Ozturk - Oct 21, 2024

With the presidential elections just three weeks away, voters and election officials nationwide are facing historically high threats to voting access.

Science & Technology

While STEM Jobs Grow, Access Barriers Remain for U.S. Students

Selen Ozturk - Oct 16, 2024

Although the U.S. is a STEM world leader, classroom engagement barriers remain for girls, low-income students and those of color.

Environment

35 Years After Loma Prieta, California Readies Communities for Next Big Earthquake

Selen Ozturk - Oct 11, 2024

With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves.

Health

California Launches Effort to Slash Maternal Deaths by Half

Selen Ozturk - Oct 9, 2024

Facing wide racial disparities, California aims to slash its maternal mortality rate by half in two years.

Elections '24

Who’s at Risk Under Project 2025?

Selen Ozturk - Oct 8, 2024

Project 2025 poses an "existential threat" to immigrant, reproductive, LGBTQ+, climate and health protections nationwide, policy leaders warn.

Stop the Hate

‘Disability is Everywhere’ — Yet Anti-Disability Hate Crimes Rising

Selen Ozturk - Oct 2, 2024

Although disability impacts well over a quarter of Americans, anti-disability hate is on the rise — including violent crime.

Elections '24

Immigration Misinformation Targets Decisive U.S. Latino Vote

Selen Ozturk - Oct 1, 2024

If not countered, misinformation targeting immigrants and Latinos will be make-or-break this election year.

Gender and Sexuality

Gender-Affirming Care Politically Polarizes Trans Rights in San Francisco

Selen Ozturk - Sep 27, 2024

As gender-affirming care grows ever-more politicized, efforts to ensure access have become a question of civil liberties in San Francisco.

Stop the Hate

Fighting Prosecution Barriers, Bay Area Politicians Aim Grassroots Against Hate Crimes

Selen Ozturk - Sep 26, 2024

With California hate crimes nearly doubled since 2019, local leaders have sparked nationwide efforts to fight hate at the grassroots level amid low prosecution rates.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

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How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams

Selen Ozturk - Sep 23, 2024

Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.

Environment

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EPA Makes Largest-Ever Investment in Climate-Burdened Communities

Selen Ozturk - Sep 17, 2024

The federal government is making its largest-ever investment in clean energy, with historic amounts for communities most burdened by pollution and costs.

Health