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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.

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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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Mending California's Great Divide

Mending California's Great Divide

What determines how a family experiences the wide-ranging social and economic effects of COVID-19? We review current data from our PerryUndem survey.

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Lideres Campesinas helps at-risk farmworkers stay safe during COVID-19

This blog originally appeared on the Blue Shield News Center. California farmland is often called “America’s salad bowl,” as our country’s largest producer of fresh produce, but it can also be a...

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How Children’s Council of San Francisco is turning family and neighbor child care workers into thriving small business owners

Healthier, happier childcare workers lead to better outcomes for the children they care for. These conditions improve childcare and provide a path for the workers to follow, leading to long-term careers.

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