Friday, December 12, 2025

Peter Schurmann

Peter Schurmann is Managing Editor for American Community Media. He previously worked as communications coordinator for the conservation non-profit Earth Innovation Institute. 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

New Study Highlights Pervasive Barriers to Voting for Native Communities

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

Making America Great Again Begins With Respect

Donald Trump’s commanding electoral victory last week is sending shivers through vulnerable communities across this country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

LA스트리트 메디신 프로그램, 메디캘 확대로 새로운 활력

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

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.

메디캘 서비스 확대, 출소 여성에게 희망과 회복 가져다준다

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

Swing State Majorities Support Path to Citizenship Over Mass Deportation

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

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

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.

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

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

Study Shows Latinos Central to US Economic Growth, Vitality

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.

What a Couple of Uber Trips Taught Me About the DNC

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

Protecting Local News in the New AI Economy

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

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

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.

California’s State Senate Declares Nov. 22 as ‘Kimchi Day’

Over 100 people gathered in Sacramento on Wednesday to celebrate passage of a resolution naming Nov. 22 as California Kimchi Day.

Crecen los temores de violencia en medio de protestas en Venezuela

Se teme un creciente malestar civil en Venezuela después de que el presidente Nicolás Maduro proclamara la victoria en las elecciones de esta semana.

Fears of Bloodshed as Venezuelans Take to Streets to Protest Election Results

There are fears of growing civil unrest in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in an election many say was the opposition's to lose.

‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year

At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.

FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy

In a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in the gig economy.

Medi-Cal Bridges Rural Divide in Tulelake

In Tulelake, one of the most underserved communities in Siskiyou County, a grassroots movement is promoting improved access to health care.

Norte de California: Arte y tradiciónes frente al rezago en salud

Tulelake es una de las comunidades más desatendidas del condado de Siskiyou. La salud pública es una de las principales preocupaciones para muchos aquí.

Event Honors Hmong Sacrifice During America’s Secret War

The event in Marysville, California recalled the sacrifice of Hmong veterans and highlighted the effort to include Hmong history in CA schools.

Jury Instructions, Closing Arguments In Epps Trial

Deliberations and a verdict are all that remain in the month-long murder trial of filmmaker and editor Kevin Epps in San Francisco Superior Court. 

America’s Incredibly Shrinking Population

Live Fri | 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.

Amid Federal Health Cuts, California Preserves Maternal Coverage

While Medicaid maternal health access narrows nationwide, California is preserving and expanding care.
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UFO Now UAP: Rebranding the Unknown, Set for Disclosure?

A wave of military sightings, whistleblowers, and congressional hearings is reshaping how we talk about the unknown. UFOs, now UAPs are no longer fringe. They’re a question we can’t ignore.