Sunday, June 1, 2025

Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

Public Confidence in Supreme Court Hits Record Lows

The public’s perception of the US Supreme Court's credibility has plummeted to the lowest levels ever recorded.

Voting Rights Are Under Assault in the South

Southern states have enacted legislation to significantly suppress the votes of Black and Brown voters, states a new report.

‘Is She Really Black?’ Trump’s Despicable Interview at the NABJ Convention

Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ ethnicity July 31 at the National Association of Black Journalists convention.

California Seniors: Retain Your Home, Car, and Assets While Qualifying for Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal now provides free, full scope health care coverage to all low-income California residents. Financial assets are not counted.

‘Go Back to Your Country’ Shouted Suspect as She Pepper Sprayed Victim

A young Thai-American bartender working at a Tenderloin bar was pepper sprayed and verbally abused in a possible hate crime.

Using Eastern Therapies, Medi-Cal Expands Mental Health Services to AAPI Communities

Medi-Cal recipients in California are now eligible for a variety of Eastern-based wellness therapies, including acupuncture and Qigong.

Kamala Harris Immediately Gains Black, Latino, AAPI Support as Biden Steps Down

As Biden stepped down, Kamala Harris immediately gained a lot of traction among minority voters to be the Democratic Presidential nominee.

Solano Prison Inmates Reportedly Experienced Heat Stroke Amid 3-Day Power Outage

Several inmates at the Solano state prison allegedly suffered heat strokes during a three-day power outage.

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Paints a Raw Picture of Republican VP Pick JD Vance’s Childhood

'Hillbilly Elegy' offers a glimpse into the childhood struggles of Republic vice presidential pick JD Vance.

We’re Fighting to Preserve Democracy, Says VP Kamala Harris at APIAVote Presidential Town Hall

“This is the most existential, consequential, and important election of our lifetime,” said VP Kamala Harris at the APIAVote Town Hall.

Biden Maintains Lead Among Asian American Voters Despite Drop in Support

The Asian American Voter Survey, released July 10, revealed some surprising trends about the fastest growing electorate.

Vice President Kamala Harris to Headline APIA Vote’s Presidential Town Hall

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a keynote speech at the APIAVote 2024 Presidential Town Hall July 13 in Philadelphia.

Two Women Attacked With Noxious Liquid in Possible Hate Crime

Two South Asian American women walking to their car in Martinez, California were sprayed with liquid in a possible hate crime.

Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ Hate Crimes Are on the Rise in California

While hate hate crimes have decreased overall in California, Muslims, Jews, and LGBTQ people continue to see a rise.

Pacific Islanders Are Misrepresented in Mainstream Media

Pacific Islanders often feel misrepresented by the mainstream media, portrayed as football players or thugs, despite their rich heritage.

Biden’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Debate Night

President Joe Biden's performance in a debate against former President Donald Trump, has led to speculation about swapping him out.

Realizing the American Dream for All Requires Bold Policy Reforms

Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy can create more equitable wages.

‘We Are So Much More Than Our Memories of War’

‘Planting SEADS - Knowing Our Joy’ is an anthology of first-person stories from Khmer, Laotian, Viet, and Hmong refugees.

Trump Will Likely Reinvoke Public Charge Rule

Immigration experts say there will be panic and fear in the immigrant community as Trump uses public charge on the campaign trail to gain support for his anti-immigrant policies.

Climate Change is the Greatest Public Health Challenge of Our Time

Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to serious illness and death, and the risks for people who are pregnant and those with pre-existing conditions like asthma or diabetes, are even greater.

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