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Urban Parks: The New Hubs of Social Cohesion in the United States
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A national survey reveals how green spaces are helping heal a polarized society, according to the latest ParkScore 2025 report. In a country fractured by political polarization and economic inequality, urban parks have emerged as one of the few places where Americans still meet, talk, and recognize each other. That’s the main finding of…
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Reimagining the School Day Outside the Classroom: How to Better Prepare Students for Life
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For over a century, the Carnegie Unit — better known as the credit hour — has shaped nearly every aspect of American education: from class schedules to graduation requirements and even financial aid. But this formula, defined as 120 hours of contact time with an instructor, is now facing growing criticism. Even the Carnegie…
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How Ending DEI Could Impact Minority-Owned Businesses
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In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have played an essential role in leveling the playing field for minority-owned businesses. Designed to break down systemic barriers, these policies have offered support to underrepresented groups in a variety of ways, including increased visibility, access to government contracts, and retail partnerships. However, recent efforts…
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City of Santa Rosa Board Vacancies
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Versión en Español debajo The Santa Rosa City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly formed Design Review & Preservation Board (DRPB) which will serve as the City’s authority on design review and historical/cultural preservation. Meetings will be held in-person on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30…
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As LA Rebuilds, What Happens to Immigrants in the Crosshairs of Deportation?
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In the bustling heart of Los Angeles, a city of immigrants and innovation, a new vision for the future is slowly taking shape. The idea is radical: rebuilding LA to address a host of social, economic, and infrastructural issues that have been decades in the making. This article, written with information shared during a…
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From Exclusion to Empowerment: Combating Hate in California’s Rural Heartland
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In the quiet expanses of rural California, nestled between vast agricultural fields and picturesque mountain ranges, a complex and often painful narrative unfolds for minority communities. Insights for this article were gathered during a briefing held by Ethnic Media Services on January 24, 2025, where experts and community advocates shed light on the unique…
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From Viruses to Climate: Public Health at a Crossroads in 2025
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As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts are warning that the battle against health crises is far from over. In 2025, global and regional challenges continue to strain healthcare systems, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and testing the resilience of public health infrastructure. For the United States—and California…
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California aumenta los beneficios del Permiso Familiar Pagado y del Seguro de Incapacidad a niveles récord para las nuevas solicitudes presentadas en 2025
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Lo que necesita saber: California aumentó los beneficios del Permiso Familiar Pagado y del Seguro de Incapacidad hasta en un 90 por ciento del salario para muchos trabajadores—un incremento sin precedentes que facilitará a los californianos ausentarse del trabajo por una enfermedad, lesión o para cuidar de seres queridos. El Departamento del Desarrollo del…
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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…
