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Richard Rodriguez on Pope Francis, the Church and the ‘Moral Laziness’ of America

Author and essayist Richard Rodriguez reflects on the emergence of a “Church Universal” and what it means for an America enthralled to Trump.

White Smoke, Black Pope? Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Has African Roots

Multiple genealogists, including the Louisiana Creole expert Jari Honora, have traced the new pope's ancestry to the Black community of New Orleans.

Can President Trump Legally End Birthright Citizenship?

Just Live | Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on in the US. Trump’s executive order challenges this, seeking to redefine who qualifies as American and who can fully participate in democracy.

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Destino apocalíptico: el mensaje contradictorio de la Biblia sobre los migrantes

Americans opposed to immigration have long drawn from language in the Book of Revelation to depict immigrants as the "enemies of God."

Tribal Leaders Press Cal State Long Beach Over Future of Sacred Site

A 22-acre parcel of land sacred to Native tribes is at the center of a legal battle between the University and tribal leaders.

Tribal Leaders Press Cal State Long Beach Over Future of Sacred Site

A 22-acre parcel of land sacred to Native tribes is at the center of a legal battle between the University and tribal leaders.

In the Heart of San Francisco, Yemeni Immigrants Reshape a Community

Immigrants from Yemen and the Arab world celebrated the end of Ramadan in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, a hub for the city's Muslim community.

Korean Seniors Move America with Harmonica Performance

A rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner by a group of Korean American senior harmonica players has captivated the hearts of sports fans nationwide.

Critics Attack Biden for Saying DNC Gaza Protesters ‘Have a Point’

By Ron Kampeas/the Jewish Telegraphic Agency In the face of right-wing criticism, Joe Biden’s pro-Israel backers said they aren’t concerned after he said pro-Palestinian protesters...

In the Heart of San Francisco, Yemeni Immigrants Reshape a Community

Immigrants from Yemen and the Arab world celebrated the end of Ramadan in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, a hub for the city's Muslim community.

Two San Diego County Activists Win $50,000 Social Justice Awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2025 cycle is December 31, 2024.

The Tax Filing Clock Is Ticking: But Don’t Despair if You’re Not Prepared

People expecting a refund do not need to file by April 15, and can file at any time without accruing a penalty for IRS and California state taxes. United Way Bay Area offers free tax help for low-income filers.

Fremont City Council Passes Measure Criminalizing Homelessness

On a 6-1 vote, the Fremont City Council Feb. 11 declared homelessness a misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine.

My Dad’s Champorado Isn’t ‘Authentic,’ and That’s OK

For one young Filipina, learning that her father's cherished recipe isn't exactly "authentic" leads to insights about the immigrant experience.

California MENA Coalition Responds to Assembly Rejection of Racial Inclusion Bill

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee’s last week suspended a racial inclusion bill that would have officially recognized people of MENA descent.

Korean Seniors Move America with Harmonica Performance

A rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner by a group of Korean American senior harmonica players has captivated the hearts of sports fans nationwide.

Swastikas Found on Ukrainian Flags in San Francisco Bay Area

The Mill Valley Police Department in Northern California's Marin County reported recent incidents of vandalism in which someone spray-painted a black swastika on Ukrainian flags on private property. 

Despite Democratic Inroads, Vietnamese Americans Remain Loyal to the Republican Brand

Three weeks after the November 5 general election, preliminary results show a majority of Vietnamese voters in Little Saigon continue to lean Republican.