Thursday, April 3, 2025

Peter Schurmann

Peter Schurmann is the online editor for Ethnic Media Services. 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.

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.

Proporcionando atención médica a inmigrantes en “la última frontera” de California

Smith River es una zona rural remota donde se está poniendo a prueba el plan del Estado para expandir el acceso a atención médica a todos los residentes.

Delivering Healthcare to Migrants in California’s ‘Last Frontier’

Smith River is not just rural, locals say, it’s rural remote, and it’s here where the state’s plan to extend healthcare to all residents is being tested. 

Pueblo salvadoreño paralizado por el miedo: cómo un hombre recuperó su libertad

El arresto de un conocido activista comunitario en El Salvador pone de relieve el creciente riesgo de detención arbitraria en la nación centroamericana.

Salvadoran Village Paralyzed by Fear — How One Man Got His Freedom Back

The arrest of a well-known community activist in El Salvador highlights the growing risk of arbitrary detention in the Central American nation.

Conectando a los trabajadores agrícolas con atención médica en el norte rural de California

Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status. 

Connecting Farmworkers to Healthcare in California’s Rural North

Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status. 

Honoring Those Working to Create a Healthier and More Just California

Every year the James Irvine Foundation honors leaders for advancing solutions to critical challenges that affect millions of people across California.

Study Highlights Need for Education on Labor Rights in CA’s Nail Salon Industry

Rampant underpaying, employment misclassification, and exposure to toxic chemicals are among the challenges plaguing the sector.

Event Highlights Healthcare, Safety Measures for Local Farmworkers

Farmworkers gathered Tuesday night to learn about ways to stay safe around electrical hazards as well as newly expanded health care opportunities.

‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’ – Texas, Trump and the Insurrection Act

Invoking the Insurrection Act in response to the standoff at the US-Mexico border in Texas would set a dangerous precedent for involving the US military in civilian affairs.

半月灣農場受害者追悼會因夜半槍響蒙上陰影

儘管24小時前發生的另一起槍擊事件凸顯了持續存在的安全問題,追悼會仍著重討論改善自去年槍擊案發生以來農場工人的安全。

Tiroteo nocturno ensombrece memorial a trabajadores agrícolas en Half Moon Bay

El acto conmemorativo se centró en los esfuerzos realizados para mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores agrícolas desde el tiroteo del año pasado, aun cuando otro tiroteo ocurrido 24 horas antes puso de manifiesto los problemas de seguridad existentes.

Overnight Shooting Casts Pall Over Memorial for Farmworkers in Half Moon Bay

The memorial focused on efforts to improve conditions for farmworkers since last year's shooting, even as another shooting 24 hours earlier underscored ongoing safety concerns.

La falsa teoría legal detrás del negacionismo electoral del presidente de la Cámara Johnson

Johnson declaró esta semana a Face the Nation que las elecciones de 2020 eran inconstitucionales basándose en una teoría jurídica desacreditada que, de aplicarse, desharía el núcleo de la democracia estadounidense.

The Bogus Legal Theory Behind House Speaker Johnson’s Election Denialism

Johnson told Face the Nation this week the 2020 election was unconstitutional based on a debunked legal theory that if applied would strike at the heart of American democracy.

‘We Are All Alone’ – Rising Antisemitism Leaves Jewish Americans Feeling Abandoned

Jewish Americans say many progressive groups once seen as allies have turned toward antisemitism since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and Israel's subsequent war on Gaza.

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