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‘The Wallet and La Migra’: Ethnic Media on What’s Driving Their Communities To Vote

On the eve of the Nov. 3 midterms, economic anxiety, immigration enforcement and civil rights concerns are shaping voters’ priorities across the country.

The Affordability Crisis Hits ‘Little Michoacan’

Rising rents are pushing residents out of this Bay Area suburb, which in turn is hitting local businesses who say the costs are "draining the life out of the community."
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Rural Health Care at a Breaking Point: Who Can Afford to Stay Healthy?

Rural Americans face rising healthcare costs, coverage losses, hospital closures, and longer travel for urgent care as experts examine affordability, access, and solutions for communities nationwide under growing financial pressure. state’s agriculture industry.

New Work Requirements Put Food Aid at Risk for Thousands in Riverside County

A year after passage of the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act organizers in Riverside, Calif. say demand for food aid has risen sharply.
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‘Restore the Ladder of Opportunity’: Steve Hilton Vows Affordability, Immigration Compliance

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pitches a sweeping affordability agenda centered on tax cuts, lower energy costs and housing reform.

‘Harder Than COVID’ — Spending Slump Hits LA Koreatown Restaurants

Restaurant owners in Los Angeles Koreatown say rising rents, inflation, and immigration enforcement are putting their businesses under immense pressure.
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3 Million Americans Lose Critical Food Safety Net, as Dramatic Cuts to SNAP Take Effect

Speakers explore new data, discuss funding stakes for states and families, and demonstrate a dashboard analyzing health trends and its drivers nationwide.

‘Paying More, Getting Less’ — America’s Flailing Health System

47% of Americans believe they will not be able to afford health insurance coverage, care, and pharmaceuticals this year.

Amid California’s Housing Crisis, Good News for First-Generation Homebuyers

Even as housing costs soar amid California’s affordability crisis, would-be first-generation homebuyers have a new way to reach the American dream.

Houston Built a Blueprint To Reduce Homelessness. Staying Housed Is the Ongoing Challenge.

Houston has made national headlines for reducing homelessness — but keeping people housed is the next test.
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How Soaring Costs Are Reshaping Health Care Access

U.S. health care spending now equals 18% of GDP. As ACA subsidies expire, premiums rise, coverage drops, and costs surge, experts examine drivers of affordability and solutions to widening health care access gaps.