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In the Heart of California’s Wine Country, Little Help for Farmworkers Facing Domestic Violence

Anita Noriega's daughter was killed by her partner in 2022. Her story highlights the lack of resources for farmworkers struggling with domestic violence.

In Coachella Valley, LĆ­deres Campesinas Offers Domestic ViolenceĀ Survivors a Path Forward

Many DV survivors in the Coachella Valley face cultural and linguistic barriers to getting help. That's where LĆ­deres Campesinas comes in.

Mixtec Domestic Violence Survivors in California Struggle to Access Needed Support, Resources

For Mixtec farmworkers in California confronting domestic violence,Ā language and cultural barriers often impede access to needed services.Ā 

Abortion Pill Mail Ban Would Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Women

A ban on accessing abortion pills by mail would adversely impact women who are uninsured or live in areas with chronic physician shortages.

Women’s Basketball Rising at Famed School for the Deaf

As women’s basketball continues to draw national attention, Gallaudet University enters this season building on a championship foundation.

What Black Women Voters Want from James Talarico After the Texas Democratic Primary

Interviews with Black women voters suggest party unity alone may not be enough to carry State Rep. James Talarico in his bid for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat.
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She Left at 16. She Won at 19. Alysa Liu’s Second Act

Youngest US champ at 13, left the sport at 16, Bay Area skater Alysa Liu returned to win the 2025 World Championships and Grand Prix Final, emerging as a leading 2026 Olympic contender.

Personal Experience With Domestic Violence Is Reportedly Widespread in California

A recent survey about public attitudes toward domestic violence shows most state residents recognize that the problem is serious, and often close to home.
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Beauty and Beast Combined Is Sha’Carri Richardson

Sha’Carri Richardson electrifies every race with power, presence, and an unmistakable voltage. She’s the rare athlete whose elegance and ferocity merge into something the sport can’t look away from.

‘In the Trenches’ With Rizpah Bellard, Fresno’s Lone Black Female Rancher

As the only Black female rancher in Fresno, and possibly all of California, Rizpah Bellard says her identity shows others what's possible.
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‘Our Time Is Now’: South Asian Organizers Powered Zoran Mandani’s Historic Run for Mayor

Working-class South Asian organizers power Zoran Mandani’s historic NYC mayoral bid, transforming identity into solidarity, and a grassroots movement into real political power.