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Immigration

San Patricio and the Fight for Immigrant Rights

Ethnic Media Services - Mar 15, 2025

The history of the Irish immigrants who sided with Mexico in the US-Mexican War holds important lessons for how we treat immigrants today.

News Exchange

The Wrongful Execution of Marcellus Williams

Sunita Sohrabji - Sep 25, 2024

Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him...

Stop the Hate

Violence, Intimidation Have No Place in Our Democracy

Ethnic Media Services - Sep 24, 2024

Our freedoms are threatened when opposing forces use violence and hatred to shut down contrary views, and this is exactly what is happening in Palm Desert.

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.

Health

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

Peter Schurmann - Sep 20, 2024

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

Stop the Hate

Queer Thai Man Punched in the Face in San Francisco as Attacker Yelled Out Racist Slurs

Sunita Sohrabji - Sep 19, 2024

A queer Thai man in San Francisco was punched in the face 5 times as his attacker shouted derogatory slurs.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California

California Black Media - Sep 18, 2024

Caucus members are on a statewide listening tour after the State Assembly failed to bring up two reparations bills for a floor vote last month.

Stop the Hate

California Must Create Permanent Investments to Combat Hate

Sunita Sohrabji - Sep 17, 2024

California allocated $190 million to combatting hate crimes. But, as funding ends, so do numerous awareness and resource initiatives.

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.

Op-Ed

Compromise Bill Rights a Healthcare Wrong

Asa Satariano - Sep 16, 2024

A bill before California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would remove undue regulatory burdens on Community Health Centers in the state that are looking to expand into new locations.

Stop the Hate

Daughter of Murdered ‘Grandpa Vicha’ Appointed to SF Immigrant Rights Commission

Sing Tao Daily - Sep 12, 2024

By Su Jieya/Sing Tao Daily SAN FRANCISCO, California — In 2021, an 84-year-old Thai American named Vicha Ratanapakdee was attacked and killed for no apparent...