Jan 16 | U.S. health care spending now equals 18% of GDP. As ACA subsidies expire, premiums rise, coverage drops, and costs surge, experts examine drivers of affordability and solutions to widening health care access gaps.
Jan 9 | U.S. military action removed Venezuelaās ruler, ending one phase of crisis and opening uncertainty over governance, legitimacy, democratic recovery, and the future of U.S. interventionist foreign policy globally and regionally.
Dec 19 | Despite a decline in mass shootings, the U.S. leads peer nations in gun deaths. Experts examine causes of gun violence, federal policy solutions, and effective local prevention efforts in cities like Baltimore and New York.
Dec 12 | U.S. birth rates are falling, immigration is slowing, and population decline looms. Experts explore demographic trends, economic impacts of a shrinking labor force, and global parallels reshaping major economies by 2100.
Dec 5 | The Trump administration is canceling legal protections for immigrants, pushing lawful residents toward āunauthorizedā status, restricting visas, freezing Afghan requests, and threatening pathways for DACA, TPS, parolees, and refugee communities.
Dec 4 | California expands maternal and reproductive health access through Medi-Cal and Family PACT, offering pregnancy, postpartum, midwife, doula, and family planning services to families ā including undocumented households ā even amid federal cuts.
Brenda Fernanda Verano | LA Blade The park, which is also one of the largest in the city, sits among a grand population of working-class people, immigrants, street vendors, and people dealing with mental health.Ā
Doan Trang | Saigon NHO The city of nearly 172,000 resident will soon have a shared community space complete with a park, a sign of the city's commitment to public well-being.
Nov 21 | Speakers unpack the massive changes in health care costs for 2026 and beyond, and offer perspective on creating a more equitable and affordable healthcare structure.
Nov 19 | California relies on family and informal caregivers, yet many donāt recognize their role. This briefing explores caregiving, available resources, and how to better support older adults and people with disabilities.
Nov 14 | White supremacist narratives are moving into mainstream politics and culture, influencing policy and public debate. This briefing examines their links to Christian nationalism, rising polarization, and the impact on communities and journalists.
Charlene Muhammad | LA Sentinel Three Los Angeles County residents open up about their dreams for new parks and hopes for what exists in their communities.
Brenda Verano | LA Blade | Los Angeles ranked 90th among 100 major cities in the Trust for Public Landās annual park rankings. Residents want to change that.
Oct 31 | 42 million Americans risk losing SNAP food aid amid the federal shutdown. Experts discuss CalFresh impacts, lawsuits, and long-term effects of budget cuts and new work requirements on food security.
Joseph Faāavae | Island Block Radio LA resident Tony Rico shares his thoughts on the importance of true green spaces and his dreams of a vibrant, multi-use park in downtown LA.
Pamela Anchang | Immigrant Magazine As Inglewood grows with hotels and entertainment venues, residents say the city is still missing something vital: green spaces that nourish community.
By Fatmeh Bakhit & Dahlia M. Taha | Al Enteshar Newspaper In some Los Angeles neighborhoods, there is less than one acre of park space for every 1,000 residents.
Nora Estrada | Kiosko Vecinos del Ć”rea de Western Ave. a Vermont Ave y de Melrose Ave a la calle 6, de Los Ćngeles exteriorizan sus deseos de contar con parques cerca de donde viven
Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping Americaās electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.
Seven pro-Palestine activists were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for their roles in the 2024 shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ā
