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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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Black Women in the Workplace: The Unfinished Fight for Equity and Inclusion
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For decades, Black women have navigated a workplace fraught with systemic barriers, racial biases, and gender-based discrimination. A new report by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI), in collaboration with public opinion research firm EVITARUS, sheds light on the deep inequities Black women face in California’s workforce. Through a survey of 452…
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California respeta el poder de su voto
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Por Shirley N. Weber, PhD, Secretaría del Estado de California Los californianos pueden afirmar con confianza lo siguiente: California ha realizado más reformas significativas en nuestras leyes electorales y ha ampliado más los derechos al voto que ningún otro estado. La relevancia de este logro se acentúa a medida que nos preparamos para celebrar…
