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Between Control and Autonomy: The Debate on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
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In a panel organized by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists and students examined the impact of banning cell phones in classrooms. While evidence points to improvements in concentration, student voices caution against its limitations and potential unintended consequences. In a context where cell phone use is embedded in the daily lives of teenagers, schools…
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Forestry Jobs in California: A Pressing Response to the Climate Crisis and Unemployment
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A state initiative aims to recruit new workers to the forestry sector, against a backdrop marked by increasingly severe wildfires and a strained job market for young people and underrepresented communities. Amid a volatile job market and a deepening environmental crisis, the forestry sector in California is moving to establish itself as a viable…
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Scams Targeting Immigrants on the Rise in the U.S.: Sophisticated Networks Exploit Fear and Misinformation
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During a virtual panel organized by American Community Media (ACoM), consumer protection experts warned of a surge in scams targeting immigrant communities, driven by their vulnerability and the increasing use of advanced technology by criminal networks. Amid an increasingly tense immigration climate in the United States, scams targeting immigrant communities are surging. Attorneys Monica…
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Diasporas in the United States: Political Influence, Internal Tensions, and the Impact of Global Conflicts
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Against a backdrop of deepening political polarization in the United States and escalating international conflicts, migrant communities are emerging as an increasingly decisive force in shaping public debate. That reality came into sharp focus at a recent forum organized by American Community Media (ACoM), where experts examined how diasporas not only react to events…
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Between Science and Industry: Experts Challenge the New US Food Pyramid
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In a panel convened by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists in nutrition and environmental science scrutinized the newly unveiled US food guide. While recognizing advancements such as a decrease in ultra-processed foods, they cautioned against the heightened emphasis on protein, the sway of industry interests, and the insufficient attention to issues of inequality and…
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Laughter in Dark Times: Comedians Defend Humor as an Antidote to Crisis
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The conference organized by American Community Media (ACoM) last Friday brought together three comedians who reflected on the role of humor in times of political and social crisis, and on laughter as a tool to challenge power, connect communities, and better understand reality. In a global context marked by conflict, political polarization, and constant…
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‘‘No Place Left to Hide”: The Transformation of U.S. Immigration Surveillance and Its Implications
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A recent pannel organized by American Community Media Shed light on the far-reaching effects of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) expanding use of surveillance technologies, focusing on how these developments are not just reshaping immigration control but are also impacting journalists, activists, and communities nationwide. The landscape of immigration surveillance in the U.S.…
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The Bleak Landscape of Vaccination Under the Trump Administration
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Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and former Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offered an alarming perspective on vaccination policy during a recent briefing organized by American Community Media. Dr. Besser, who has volunteered as a pediatrician in community clinics for…
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“I tried to report it and they treated me like a criminal”: survivors demand that the Epstein case not silence them again
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Following the release of millions of documents from the Epstein case, survivors and experts gathered by American Community Media demanded structural reforms and reporting focused on victims, not shielding the elites. Courtney Litvak was kidnapped at 17. Today, she is a survivor of sex trafficking. She tried to report what was happening to her…
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Trump’s demands for midterm elections could leave millions of citizens without a vote
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a series of executive actions, bills in Congress, and litigation in multiple states are shaping an electoral landscape marked by concerns over voting access. This was the focus in a briefing “Wild Cards That Could Disrupt the Midterms,” held by American Community Media (ACoM), which brought together legal…
