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Peter Schurmann

Peter Schurmann is Managing Editor for American Community Media. Peter’s reporting has covered a wide variety of topics, from international affairs to education, health and the environment. His work has been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Nation and National Catholic Reporter, among other outlets.
Politics

Oakland Chinatown Looks for New Leaders to Survive — Fear of Crime a Top Priority

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Fighting persistent crime and a struggling economy, Oakland's Chinatown is looking to new leadership with a vacant seat on the City Council.
Immigration

Non-Citizens ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ as Trump Pushes for National Registry

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The Trump administration is proposing to create a national registry requiring undocumented immigrants to register or face criminal prosecution.
In-language

“末日說”，《聖經》帶給移民的複雜信息

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長期以來，反對移民的美國人引用《啟示錄》中的語言，將移民描述為「神的敵人」。
News Exchange

White Supremacists and the Far Right are the Real Threat to America’s Security

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Donald Trump's attacks on immigrants divert attention and resources from the very real threat posed by white supremacists and far right violence.
Religion and Spirituality

Destino apocalíptico: el mensaje contradictorio de la Biblia sobre los migrantes

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Americans opposed to immigration have long drawn from language in the Book of Revelation to depict immigrants as the "enemies of God."
Religion and Spirituality

‘Apocalyptic Destination’ – The Bible’s Mixed Messaging on Migrants

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Americans opposed to immigration have long drawn from language in the Book of Revelation to depict immigrants as the "enemies of God."

Tras las redadas, el miedo paraliza a un pequeño pueblo del condado californiano de Tulare

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Los residentes de Poplar, una comunidad no incorporada del condado de Tulare, afirman que las redadas han paralizado al pueblo.
Immigration

After Raids, Fear Paralyzes Tiny Town in California’s Tulare County

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Residents in Poplar, a unincorporated community in Tulare County, say the raids have driven the town to a standstill.
Immigration

Q&A: Trump, Migration and a Crisis of Identity in Mexico

Peter Schurmann -
Migration has long been seen in Mexico as a humanitarian right, a narrative that now complicates efforts there to crack down on migrant flows.
Politics

San Francisco’s Chinese Political Leadership Wanes Even as Voting Power Peaks

Peter Schurmann -
As the Chinese American vote reaches its peak in city politics, there are fewer Chinese elected officials today than at any time in a generation.
International Affairs

Competing or Coordinated Interests Behind Assad’s Fall in Syria?

Peter Schurmann -
As questions turn to concerns over the current power vacuum in Syria, there is also growing speculation around what allowed for the regime's rapid downfall.
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Turmoil in South Korea After President Declares, Then Repeals Martial Law

Peter Schurmann -
South Korea's president on Wednesday announced a state of martial law, repealing the ruling two hours later in the face of widespread opposition.
Rights

New Study Highlights Pervasive Barriers to Voting for Native Communities

Peter Schurmann -
Long distances, limited transportation and restrictive voter ID laws are among some of the barriers Native voters continue to face.
Op-Ed

Making America Great Again Begins With Respect

Peter Schurmann -
Donald Trump’s commanding electoral victory last week is sending shivers through vulnerable communities across this country.
Arts & Entertainment

‘This is the Essence of Our Faith’ – The Sanctuary Movement and a Second Trump Term

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Journalist and author Rubén Martínez is the co-creator of the play, “Little Central America, 1984,” which recalls the Sanctuary Movement of that decade.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Omaha, a ‘Huge Target for Scammers,’ Fights Back

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According to the FTC, there were 9,337 reports of fraud across Nebraska in 2023, with losses totaling $25.2 million.

Language Access a Barrier to Elections for Communities Nationwide

Peter Schurmann -
A new report finds that gaps in election legislation including the Voting Rights Act excludes many Limited English Proficient communities across the country.

New Polling Shows Strong Support for Harris Among Younger Voters of Color

Peter Schurmann -
A pair of voter surveys released this week offer some encouraging news for the Harris camp just two weeks out from the November 5 election.

La expansión de la asistencia sanitaria ofrece esperanza y sanación para las mujeres que salen de la cárcel

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La reciente ampliación de los servicios de Medi-Cal está ayudando a las mujeres a acceder a una gama más amplia de ayudas en sus esfuerzos por recuperarse tras el encarcelamiento.
Stop the Hate

The Gleam — Celebrating Gay Pride in California’s Central Valley

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The Source, an LGBTQ+ community resource center in Visalia, celebrated National Coming Out Day with an art installation that lit up the night sky in rainbow hues.
In-language

LA스트리트 메디신 프로그램, 메디캘 확대로 새로운 활력

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LA '스트리트 메디신’ 팀은 최근 메디캘 정책 변경으로 이제 의료, 비의료 서비스 모두에 대해 비용을 청구할수 있게 되었고, 이는 ‘게임 체인저’로 평가받고 있다.

La ampliación de Medi-Cal revitaliza a proveedores de medicina callejera en Los Ángeles

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Cambios recientes en la forma en que Medi-Cal ahora paga a proveedores por servicios clínicos y no clínicos prestados ha cambiado las reglas del juego para los proveedores de ”medicina callejera” en Los Ángeles.
In-language

메디캘 서비스 확대, 출소 여성에게 희망과 회복 가져다준다

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최근 메디캘 서비스 확대로 인해, 교도소에서 출소한 전과자 여성들이 더 폭넓은 지원과 갱생 기회를 갖게 됐다.
Immigration

Swing State Majorities Support Path to Citizenship Over Mass Deportation

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The findings offer a rare point of bi-partisan agreement on what is one of the most contentious issues shaping this election season.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘We Want to Hear the Stories’ — FTC Convenes Community Stakeholders in Cleveland

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To list the type and variety of scams now proliferating across the country would fill an entire library. Experts say coming forward to report a scam is our best defense.
Health

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

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

Study Shows Latinos Central to US Economic Growth, Vitality

Peter Schurmann -
The Latino GDP in the US for 2022 came in at an eye popping $3.7 trillion, up from $2.8 trillion in 2019 and $1.6 trillion in 2010.
Politics

What a Couple of Uber Trips Taught Me About the DNC

Peter Schurmann -
Conversations with Uber drivers in California reveal a paradox for Democrats as they celebrate their party's historic ticket.
News Exchange

Protecting Local News in the New AI Economy

Peter Schurmann -
Over the past two decades traffic has been the cornerstone of the digital news economy. AI is upending that model.
Health

Medi-Cal Expansion Breathes New Life Into LA’s Street Medicine Providers

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Recent changes to how Medi-Cal pays for both clinical and non-clinical services have been a game changer for street medicine providers in Los Angeles.
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News

Immigration

Trump’s New Green Card Policy May Be Illegal, Experts Say

Families may face lengthy separations as members are forced to go abroad to file their green cards application.

News Briefings

News Briefings

Beyond Left and Right: Why Colombia’s Election Matters for Democracy Across the Americas

Just Live | Colombia’s presidential runoff could shape democracy, peace agreements, land rights, migration, and regional stability across the Americas, as voters choose between competing visions for the country’s future.

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Community

Housing

Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services

The plaintiffs, including two low-income tenants, say HACLA’s failure to provide language services violates state law and puts their housing status at risk.

Contributors

Redistricting

‘Packed, Cracked’: Georgia’s Emergency Redistricting Threatens Korean American Political Gains

Jongwon Lee -
A special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s maps is sparking fierce pushback from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers.