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Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at Ethnic Media Services.
Health

California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Bird Flu

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Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency on bird flu, which has severe impacts on immigrant workers at poultry plants.
Health

Critical Federal Health Safety Nets Are On the Trump Administration’s Chopping Block

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The incoming Trump administration may chop several federal health safety nets, or use impoundment to withhold funds for benefits programs.
Race & Ethnicity

White Marine Acquitted in Fatal Choking of Black Homeless Man

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"The acquittal of Daniel Penny has given license for vigilante justice to be waged on the Black community without consequence." - NAACP
Health

The Next Big Public Health Scare: Oropouche Virus

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UCSF’s infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong discusses the emerging threat of the little-known Oropouche virus.

How Will the US-India Relationship Fare in Trump’s Administration?

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The US-India relationship may have rifts under Trump, but will ultimately thrive, says Stanford's Sumit Ganguly and Indian MP Shashi Tharoor.

Voices from the Ground on Election Day

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A record number of 1st-time voters of color cast their ballot in this election cycle.
Environment

The Planet’s Most Existential Threat Was Left Out at the Ballot Box

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The planet faces its most existential crisis, climate change, but voters and candidates seem largely unconcerned.
Religion and Spirituality

The White House Celebrates Diwali!

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President Joe Biden celebrated the contributions of South Asian American immigrants at the White House Diwali celebration.
Domestic Violence

Annual Vigil Puts Spotlight on Domestic Violence Survivors

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Due to funding cuts, California lacks resources to support survivors of domestic violence, who often end up homeless or incarcerated.

Foreign Adversaries Are Threatening US Elections With Disinformation

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Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner says Russia, China, and Iran have been spreading deep fakes at warp speed levels.
Older Adults

California Leads the Nation in Innovations on Aging: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra

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The California Department of Aging held its annual Day of Action, highlighting many of the goals accomplished in the Master Plan for Aging.
Environment

Multi-Billion Dollar Funding Available for Greening Low-Income Communities

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$40 billion in federal and state funding is available to help low income communities combat climate change.

Trump and Vance Face Criminal Charges for Inducing Violence in Ohio

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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance are facing criminal charges for inciting panic and violence in Springfield, Ohio.

Asian American Leaders Lambast JD Vance for Demonizing Migrants During VP Debate

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Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance continued his party's demonization of migrants Oct. 1 in his debate with opponent Tim Walz.

Updated Covid Vaccines Are Here and They’re Effective

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Three updated Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out earlier this month, and experts say they are incredibly effective.

Harris Dominates Trump Among Latino and AAPI Voters

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Harris leads Trump by 38 points in a survey of AAPI voters. 57% of Latino voters also say they are planning to vote for or leaning towards the Democratic candidate.
News Exchange

The Wrongful Execution of Marcellus Williams

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Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him...
Stop the Hate

Queer Thai Man Punched in the Face in San Francisco as Attacker Yelled Out Racist Slurs

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A queer Thai man in San Francisco was punched in the face 5 times as his attacker shouted derogatory slurs.
Stop the Hate

California Must Create Permanent Investments to Combat Hate

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California allocated $190 million to combatting hate crimes. But, as funding ends, so do numerous awareness and resource initiatives.

Mass Deportations Would Be Disastrous for the US Economy

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Trump’s proposal to deport at least 15 million migrants would shrink the US Economy by at least $1 trillion.
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