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Who do we need to be to turn this moment into the future our communities deserve?

We are witnessing racial uprisings, calls for accountability, and a younger generation unapologetically using their voices to claim their power.

Carolyn Wang Kong

Domestic violence prevention needs support in wake of pandemic isolation

A future without domestic violence can be a reality if we take a two-pronged approach.

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How to leverage federal dollars to advance equity through community councils

This piece originally appeared in CalMatters. Soon, communities across California will receive an unprecedented infusion of federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. While these funds can...

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Changing journalism as a force of change

Journalism can inform and empower communities, can lead to policy and business changes, and can bring more voices into the discussion.

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Congressional redistricting and health: yes, there is a link

A healthy, inclusive, representative democracy is key to good physical and mental health.

Estudio revela diferencias sociales entre californios

Estudio Revela Diferencias Sociales Entre Californianos

El nuevo coronavirus introdujo un sinfín de incertidumbre en nuestras vidas, pero también ha expuesto desigualdades que ya estaban presentes en nuestra sociedad, y, en algunos casos las ha hecho aún más pronunciadas.

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