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Why we're investing in the economic security of Californians

Many Californians are just trying to make it to tomorrow. Increasing income, benefits, and job quality of workers, especially of racial and gender minorities, is a good step towards economic security.

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Kids at risk: We must work together to avoid a post-COVID health crisis

This article originally appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle : Almost everyone, to some extent, has suffered from the isolation, uncertainty, or emotional and economic effects of the pandemic. But...

Debbie I. Chang, MPH Rajni Dronamraju

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Investing in Health: A Bold and Pragmatic Federal Action Plan

COVID-19 has exposed and intensified long-standing problems in our country, including deep cracks in the U.S. health system and racial and economic injustice.

Debbie I. Chang, MPH Melinda K. Abrams

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Communities of tomorrow can be free of violence by focusing on prevention today

We explore five ways communities of the future can prevent domestic violence.

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Connecting the dots: Improving child care workers’ conditions leads to better health, economic stability, and greater equity

The fast pace of current events, dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic, and uncertainty about the upcoming November 2020 election, and the high stakes for health, equity, and economic recovery are dominating our waking hours and keeping us up at night.

Domestic Violence Affects the Work of Many Foundations — Whether or Not They Know It

This article previously appeared in The Chronicle of Philanthropy : A physician notices bruises on a patient during a physical exam. When asked, the patient reveals that she is regularly abused by...

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