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Sunita Sohrabji

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

‘We Are Not Terrorists’ – Muslims and Sikh Americans Fear Fresh Wave of Hate Crimes Amid Middle-East Conflict

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Muslims and Sikh Americans are fearing a wave of retaliatory hate crime attacks amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Gender and Sexuality

Indian Supreme Court Strikes Down Same Sex Marriage

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India’s Supreme Court Oct. 17 failed to recognize same sex marriages, arguing that there is no constitutional right to marriage.
Race & Ethnicity

California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Caste Bill

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Oct. 7 vetoed a bill that would add caste as a protected category to the state’s civil rights code.
Politics

Inflation is the Top Priority for Asian American Voters

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Rampant inflation in all sectors of the US economy is the top concern for AAPI voters, concluded the Pew Research Center in a survey.
News Exchange

What Do Young Latino Voters Want to Hear on the Republican Debate Stage?

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Candidates will have to aggressively court young Latino voters, who are the fastest-growing voter population.
Health

Bill Heads to CA Gov. Newsom’s Desk to Disaggregate Data for Latinos and Indigenous Residents

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California Senate Bill 435 proposes to collect disaggregated data on Latino sub-populations as well as indigenous communities.
Rights

Will the Threat of Gun Violence at the Polls Deter Voting?

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Voting and elections have become the targets of threats and intimidation as the nation faces a proliferation of guns.
Immigration

Undocumented Immigrant Population Grows at Unprecedented Levels

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A report by the Migration Policy Institute charts the numbers of undocumented migrants, increasingly from Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.
International Affairs

Will China’s President Xi Jinping Attend APEC Summit in San Francisco?

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Uncertainty looms large as to whether China’s President Xi Jinping will attend APEC, says USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai.
Stop the Hate

API Equity Budget in Jeopardy as California Faces $20 Billion Deficit

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The state’s $247 million API Equity Budget may not be renewed as California faces an unprecedented $22 billion budget deficit.
Stop the Hate

Activists Launch Hunger Strike Urging Passage of Caste Equity Bill in CA

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SB 403 would add caste as a protected class to the California Civil Rights Act. Gov. Newsom has until Oct. 14 to sign the legislation.
Politics

Indian American Republicans Sticking with Trump

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Despite strong showings by Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, Indian American Republicans will vote for Donald Trump.
Politics

Indian American Rivals Spar at Republican Presidential Debate

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Republican Presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy sparred Aug. 23 evening at the first Republican Presidential debate.
Older Adults

Attention Older Adults: The California Dept. Of Aging Wants to Hear from You

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The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults is open to all Californians ages 55 and older. The survey is available in nine languages.
News Exchange

Hmong Farmers in Siskiyou County Continue Fight Against Law Enforcement Racism

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Hmong farmers are seeking a settlement in their battle against Siskiyou County law enforcement, who - they allege - have engaged in discrimination.

Covid Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner

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Covid-19 will continue to pose a health threat over many years. But updated vaccines are expected to mitigate the severity of infections.
International Affairs

India’s Export Ban on Rice Deepens Global Food Crisis

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Indian Americans are panic buying huge sacks of rice, after India announced a ban on exports of the grain which is integral to Indian meals.

Los trabajadores domésticos: el recurso más subestimado de Estados Unidos

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Un conjunto de leyes estatales y federales pretende mejorar las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores domésticos.
International Affairs

Brutal Atrocity in Northeast India Highlights Vulnerabilities of Women Around the World

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Women around the world are standing in solidarity with two tribal women in Manipur who were stripped naked and sexually assaulted by a mob.
Older Adults

Domestic Workers Are America’s Most Undervalued Resource

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A raft of state and federal legislation aims to improve labor conditions for domestic workers, including minimum wage and paid sick leave.
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