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What’s Next for California’s Resistance to Immigration Crackdowns?

Amid ramped-up deportation efforts under President Trump’s second term, California has become ground zero for immigration raid standoffs.

California Defends Immigrant Students as Federal Aid Fears Mount

With federal protections for immigrant students threatened, California has a lifeline: the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

For LGBTQ Americans, Pride is Personal

What does it mean to be LGBTQ as this year’s Pride Month comes amid polarization and rights rollbacks nationwide?

Unpacking the Hopes and Hazards of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has been hailed as a decentralized way to build wealth, and denounced for volatility and politician endorsements.

Growing Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Continues Asian Hate, New Report Finds

In a polarized 2024 election year, heated attacks against immigration and DEI initiatives fueled ongoing hate against AAPI nationwide.

What Happens if You Help an Undocumented Immigrant?

With ramped-up immigration crackdowns and deportations since January, what rights do Americans have to help undocumented immigrants?

The Future of Parks Revealed in 100 Top U.S. Cities

As some major U.S. cities funnel record-high investment in their parks, the future of green space remains uncertain in many other cities nationwide. 

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship Legally?

On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order redefining who gets to be an American.

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.

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