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Confusion and Risks After the Shift in U.S. Vaccination Policy
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has removed the COVID-19 vaccine mandate—a decision that, according to experts, puts vulnerable populations at risk and opens a broader debate on immunization in the country. On September 19, the United States took a historic turn in its health policy. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…
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Deportations in the U.S.: A History of Racism and Exclusion That Repeats Itself
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UCLA researchers presented Mapping Deportations, a website that documents more than a century of expulsions in the U.S. Their conclusion is blunt: deportations are not random, but part of a historical system designed to exclude nonwhite communities. For over a century, deportations in the United States have functioned as a tool of racial and…
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ICE Raids Create a Climate of Fear Silencing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Immigration raids and new federal restrictions have fueled a climate of fear that silences immigrant survivors of domestic violence. Experts and advocates warn that rollbacks in humanitarian visas, asylum, and funding threaten not only the safety of survivors but also that of entire communities. The consequences of U.S. immigration policies continue to put vulnerable…
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Up to 3.4 Million Californians at Risk of Losing Medi-Cal Due to Federal and State Changes
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New work requirements, more frequent renewals, and premiums for undocumented immigrants will reshape the program between 2026 and 2028. State officials urge calm and emphasize that pregnant women and minors will remain protected. The health of millions of people is once again at risk in the United States. New federal demands and budget adjustments…
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TRUMP ABANDONS AID TO POOR COUNTRIES: NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN ECONOMICS EXPLAINS THE EFFECTS OF THE USAID CUTS
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The last months of Donald Trump’s administration have seen a change in US humanitarian aid and development policies. USAID cuts, justified on the grounds of alleged inefficiency and corruption, have mainly affected the development of various programs in developing countries. In a briefing organized by American Community Media (ACoM), in collaboration with the South…
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Cares (CDBG-CV) Act Funds: In 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed by the President of the United States. The Act made $5 billion of supplemental federal funding available nationwide to address the impacts of the…
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CITY OF SANTA ROSABOARD VACANCIES
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The Santa Rosa City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following Boards. For an application or more information, call (707) 543-4704, or visit the City’s website at srcity.org/boards . Applicants must be residents of the City of Santa Rosa. CIUDAD DE SANTA ROSA: VACANTES EN LAS JUNTAS El Ayuntamiento de Santa…
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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Draft Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Action Plan of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold a concurrent public meeting to consider funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) for eligible activities that prepare for, prevent, and or…
