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California Leaders Awarded $350,000 for Community Changemaking

In the face of top-down federal changes, community changemakers are tackling some of California’s most urgent issues.

Los Angeles Asks Residents to Help Plan the Future of City’s Parks

LA is turning to the city’s diverse residents to assess the state of more than 500 parks citywide and plot a course to fix a struggling park system.

How One LA School is Supporting Students Amid Deportation Fears

Staff at Academia Avance in LA's Highland Park neighborhood are leveraging relationships with immigrants’ rights groups to support students amid heightened fears of deportation.

Under Trump, Press Freedom Under Heat

Three weeks into Trump’s second presidency, press freedom is in danger for newsrooms nationwide.

USAID Shutdown Puts the Health of Americans at Risk

The abrupt shutdown of USAID-funded projects has severe consequences for disease research and vaccine development, say global health experts.

Trump Encourages Disinformation by Claiming Mexico is Governed by Cartels

Cartels and drug lords have overtaken Mexico's system of governance, claimed President Donald Trump in unsubstantiated remarks.

In Latin America, Trump Backs Transactions Over Alliances

In the three weeks of his second term, President Trump has given more attention to Latin America than most of his predecessors in the last 30 years. 

UC Berkeley Gaza Protest Encampment Echoes Past Movements

As the fate of Palestinians remains uncertain, UC Berkeley students are reiterating their protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.

Latinos Disproportionately Hit By Trump Deportations

As Trump’s second administration realizes its promises of mass deportation, nonwhite and especially Latino immigrants are bearing the brunt.

Kamala Harris Persisted: and So Must We!

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has inspired many young women to become more politically engaged.

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., Will Be a Disaster for Public Health, Predict Experts

Critics believe Kennedy is unfit to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary, because he could gut funding for public health research.

What Does Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Mean for Immigrants?

The three weeks since President Trump’s inauguration has brought a near-daily slurry of executive orders — including one ending birthright citizenship.

Fremont City Council Passes Measure Criminalizing Homelessness

On a 6-1 vote, the Fremont City Council Feb. 11 declared homelessness a misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine.

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