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The New “Surveillance Tower” in the U.S.: Data Leaks, Social Media, and Violations of Privacy Rights
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What began as a strategy to combat fraud and irregular migration now threatens to become a system of mass control that reaches the entire U.S. population. And it’s only just beginning. Reality seems to outpace fiction in the United States. Donald Trump’s government decided to expand digital surveillance to combat fraud, curb crime, and…
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds. These funds are available for affordable rental and or ownership housing located in Sonoma County outside of the city limits of Santa Rosa and Petaluma. These funds are available to eligible nonprofit…
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The Battle Over Redistricting Divides the United States
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The new congressional maps pushed by Texas and California have ignited a confrontation that could redefine political representation and the weight of minority communities in the midterm elections. The issue was discussed at a conference organized by American Community Media with the participation of various experts. The fight over the redistricting of congressional districts…
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Trump’s Tariff War: U.S. Small Businesses and Consumers in Critical Condition
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On April 2, the President of the United States declared it “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, which increases import taxes on several countries. The measure is already affecting consumers, small businesses, and strategic partners such as China, India, Brazil, and Mexico. On a briefing held by American Community Media by American Community…
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French-American Charter to Relocate to Former Santa Rosa Middle School Campus
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The bilingual school will move its 470 students to the former Santa Rosa Middle School campus, a larger site that will allow for expanded academic programs and upgraded safety facilities Santa Rosa French-American Charter School has confirmed it will relocate to the shuttered Santa Rosa Middle School campus, a 10-acre site that offers more…
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Famine in Gaza: From Deliberate Hunger to an International Response
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Experts and activists warn that Gaza is facing a man-made famine, driven by blockade and war, while the international community struggles to respond. American Community Media hosted a key conversation that dissected the famine currently devastating Gaza. Nearly two years into the war between Israel and Hamas, the humanitarian crisis has reached a critical…
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Cotati Accordion Festival 2025: August 16th–17th at La Plaza Park
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Two days of live performances, workshops, food, and international talent will fill Cotati’s Plaza Park in one of the premier accordion events in the United States. For more information and tickets, visit www.cotatifest.com. The Cotati Accordion Festival returns in 2025 for a weekend celebrating music, culture, and community. The event will take place on…
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A Threat to Human Rights: Experts Analyze the Danger of Cutting Medi-Cal Subsidies in California
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In a conference organized by American Community Media, health specialists warned about the risk posed by cutting subsidies to the Medi-Cal program, California’s version of Medicaid. The event addressed how California’s experience could serve as a model of resistance for the rest of the country. It took a long 60 years for Medi-Cal—a social…
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Una amenaza a los derechos humanos: expertos analizan peligro de retiro de subsidios a Medi-Cal en California
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En una conferencia organizada por American Community Media, especialistas en salud advirtieron sobre el riesgo que supone el retiro de subsidios al programa Medi-Cal, la versión californiana de Medicaid. El encuentro abordó cómo la experiencia de California podría servir como modelo de resistencia para el resto del país. Tuvieron que pasar largos 60 años…
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Housing Discrimination Based on Familial Status Is Illegal
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If a landlord refuses to rent to you, charges higher deposits, limits access to facilities, or restricts where you can live because you have children or are pregnant, that may be illegal housing discrimination. Federal law prohibits such actions based on familial status. If you suspect discrimination, contact Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California…
