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Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court Challenge Highlights Fraught History

President Trump’s challenge to unrestricted birthright citizenship continues a world-historical debate: Who gets to be included in a nation?

Is U.S. Democracy Weakening?

In just over 100 days since President Trump’s return to office, public opinion reflects growing alarm over the bounds of executive power.

U.S. Travel Detentions: Who’s Safe?

High-profile deportations, detentions and denials of U.S. travelers are making Americans nationwide wonder who’s safe to enter and leave the country.

Against Federal Immigration Rollbacks, Asian Advocates Rally in Sacramento

With immigrants threatened under the new federal administration, over 100 Asian American organizations rallied outside the capitol to push for state-level protections. 

As California Tackles Homelessness With Medicaid, Housing is Half the Battle

To fight California’s homelessness crisis, housing is not enough — unhoused residents also need long-term help, with federal funds now at risk.

What’s Next for U.S. Taxes?

As April 15 looms, the IRS is undergoing a transformation with far more lasting impact for taxpayers and the country as a whole.

With U.S. Students Struggling, Educators Rethink the School Day

With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate.

Who’s Safe From Deportation?

Far beyond President Trump’s promises to remove criminal migrants from America, detentions and deportations have struck legal residents, visa holders and tourists.

With Largest-Ever Medicaid Cuts, 79 Million Americans Face Health Care Loss

With the House proposing the largest Medicaid cuts in the program’s history, the health care of 79.3 million enrollees is at stake.

LA County Librarian Expands Libraries into Lifelines

“Libraries are one of the last free and open public spaces where everyone can come in and is welcome,” said Skye Patrick.

Supreme Court Louisiana Redistricting Case Puts Voting Rights in Question

On March 24, the Supreme Court will hear a Louisiana Black redistricting case with nationwide impacts for voting rights.

LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic

With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help.

How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?

Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit.

Fresno Doula Tackles Black Maternal Health in Her Community

With the Black maternal health crisis worsening, Shantay Davies-Balch is growing a rapid-response doula network across Fresno County.

Discrimination Remains Career Barrier for Black Women per New Report

Inequity still dominates the lived experience of many Californian Black women in the workplace, a new report suggests.

California Extends Financial Aid Deadline for College Students

With Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delays and plummeting applications, California is extending financial aid access for all students who need it.

LA Launches National Park Equity Model

As the national park ranking of Los Angeles plunges year after year, access to green space is at the heart of the problem.

California Leaders Awarded $350,000 for Community Changemaking

In the face of top-down federal changes, community changemakers are tackling some of California’s most urgent issues.

Under Trump, Press Freedom Under Heat

Three weeks into Trump’s second presidency, press freedom is in danger for newsrooms nationwide.

Latinos Disproportionately Hit By Trump Deportations

As Trump’s second administration realizes its promises of mass deportation, nonwhite and especially Latino immigrants are bearing the brunt.

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