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Xavier Becerra Highlights Housing, Healthcare, and Immigration Priorities in California Governor Campaign
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra outlined his key priorities for California during an interview with ethnic and community media outlets, emphasizing his extensive government experience and commitment to working families. The son of Mexican immigrants, Becerra said his campaign is focused on restoring opportunity for Californians struggling with the…
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Tom Steyer Promises “Big Change” in California Governor Race, Targets Corporate Interests and High Cost of Living
Businessman and climate activist Tom Steyer presented himself as the “change candidate” in California’s race for governor, promising to confront powerful corporate interests, lower living costs and expand healthcare access for millions of Californians. During an interview organized by American Community Media, Steyer argued that California has become unaffordable for working families and blamed…
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Steve Hilton Promises Tax Cuts, Tougher Immigration Enforcement and Economic Reform in California Governor Bid
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton presented himself as a pro-business immigrant determined to “restore the California dream” during an interview hosted by American Community Media as part of its California governor race series. Hilton, originally from the United Kingdom and a former senior adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, emphasized his personal…
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Deep South voting rights battle escalates after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Voting rights activists warn the ruling weakens Black representation and accelerates redistricting efforts across the South. The fight over voting rights in the United States entered a new and volatile chapter following the Supreme Court’s April 29 decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map containing two majority-Black districts. During the virtual press conference titled “Erasing…
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Hate crimes persist at alarming levels despite federal legislation efforts
Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, experts warn rising bias, underreporting, and political rhetoric continue fueling violence against minority communities across the United States Hate Crimes continue to rise, despite Federal legislation Five years after the passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, a law designed to strengthen reporting systems and address…
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Tony Thurmond outlines bold housing, healthcare, and immigration agenda in gubernatorial briefing
In a wide-ranging conversation with ethnic media, candidate Tony Thurmond detailed plans to abolish ICE, implement single-payer healthcare, tax billionaires, and expand housing supply, framing affordability and equity as central pillars of his campaign for California governor. A California native and current Superintendent of Public Instruction, Thurmond framed his campaign as a collective effort…
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What Public Records Reveal About Cooperation Between ICE and Local Police
Experts warned at a meeting organized by American Community Media (ACoM) that, despite state laws designed to limit collaboration with immigration authorities, information-sharing between local police departments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues through opaque and often informal channels. Cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and ICE remains difficult to track, even in…
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The Silent Impact of the Middle East on Global Finances
At a meeting organized by American Community Media (ACoM), experts examined how the escalating conflict in the Middle East is already driving up energy and food prices, with uneven consequences for countries such as the United States and India. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is not only dominating the geopolitical agenda but…
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Between the Law and Its Consequences: Experts Warn of the Risks of Eliminating Birthright Citizenship in the U.S.
In a panel organized by American Community Media (ACoM), legal, demographic, and immigration specialists examined the potential elimination of birthright citizenship, warning of economic, social, and generational consequences that could reshape the country’s structure. As the issue returns to the forefront of the U.S. political agenda, the possibility of eliminating birthright citizenship -guaranteed by…
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Between Control and Autonomy: The Debate on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
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…
