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LA Launches a National Model for Park Equity

Live Friday | Why is park equity a key concern today for public health officials? What caused the decline? How does LA's park system compare to other cities? This briefing offers a front-row seat to the effort that LA is about to embark on, which could become a model for the nation.

The James Irvine Foundation 2025 Award Recipients

Feb 20 | The James Irvine Foundation honors nonprofit leaders tackling California’s toughest challenges. Each recipient’s org receives $350,000 to advance innovative solutions, proving change is possible despite obstacles. Recipients speak about their work.

How Fragile is Press Freedom in America?

Feb 14 | Three weeks into Trump’s admin, newsrooms feel the pressure. KCBS faces an FCC probe, AP is barred from White House, and major media houses face lawsuits. Speakers discuss the threats to press freedom, self-censorship, and rights for reporters and their newsrooms.

ICE Is Knocking. What Are Your Rights?

Feb 7 | Speakers discuss how immigrants can protect themselves when ICE agents show up at homes, workplaces, and even schools. They will also discuss immigrants’ rights while in ICE detention.

‘Two Sexes Only!’ — Executive Order Attacks Transgender People

Jan 31 | Our panel speakers discuss the policy implications of Trump’s executive order targeting transgender people, the impact on their lives, and attempts to push back.

Could Rebuilding LA Upend Plans to Deport Millions of Immigrants?

Jan 24 | Undocumented immigrants are vital to disaster recovery and the economy, prompting debates on immigration policies as businesses face worker shortages. Our panel discussed these issues and workers' rights.

Exploring How Minority Communities Experience Hate and Can Get Support in Rural California

Jan 17 | The California Civil Rights Department, activists, and community leaders share perspectives on how different ethnic minorities may experience hate in rural areas, and how the state’s anti-hate initiatives can offer direct support to vulnerable populations.

The Public Health Threats the World Faces This Year

Jan 10 | Experts provide an in-depth analysis of the Avian flu, Norovirus, Human metapneumovirus, Oropouche and the continued threat of Covid-19 and whether the US is sufficiently equipped to manage outbreaks.

The Increasing Use of AI to Deny Health Insurance Claims

Dec 20 | Speakers this week discuss growing consumer dissatisfaction with health insurance providers, and the impact of AI on health insurance coverage and the high rate of denials.

What’s Next for Education Under a Trump Presidency

Dec 13 | New administration aims to cut the Department of Education, promoting school vouchers for private institutions. In higher education, experts foresee efforts to dismantle DEI programs, while stricter immigration policies may reduce international students.

Federal Health Safety Nets Are at Risk as New Administration Leads White House

Dec 6 | This week's speakers address the impact of health safety net budget cuts and the President's consequential use of the impoundment process to halt funding for Congress-approved programs.

The California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative

Nov 26 | The California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative promotes careers in forestry with a focus on forest management, wildfire prevention, and sustainability. It addresses workforce gaps while engaging underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and veterans.

Ballot Measures Are a Key Tool to Achieving Health Equity — But They’re Under Attack

Nov 22 | Join us as speakers discuss how we protect this vital form of direct democracy and build toward a future where health is not just a privilege for some, but a right for all.