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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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United States Reduces Mass Shootings but Remains the Country with the Highest Gun Deaths
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Experts examine why violence persists, debunk myths about mental health, and explain which policies and community actions are effective. Although the number of mass shootings in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in two decades, the country continues to lead high-income nations in gun-related deaths. This contradiction set the tone for…
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From the Margins to Power: White Supremacy Gains Ground in U.S. Politics
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From Christian nationalism to “Great Replacement” theories, these ideas now shape laws, speeches, and party strategies threatening civil rights, vulnerable populations, and the stability of American democracy. Only ten years ago, it would have been unthinkable for white supremacist ideas to take root inside the U.S. political and governmental system. Today, these narratives are…
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Education as a Reason for Family Migration
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While the media and academic studies have described the economic reasons behind family migration, the education of children is often overlooked. Families find hope in the education system, not only for social and economic advancement, but also as a way to educate their children beyond the strictly academic. At a briefing organized by American…
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California boosts ballot security and expands voting options
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Ahead of California’s November 4 special election, Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber outlined the state’s security protocols, registration deadlines, and expanded voting options, urging voters to verify their status and trust the integrity of the process. Less than a week before the statewide special elections on November 4, 2025, California Secretary of State…
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Trump’s Tariff War: U.S. Small Businesses and Consumers in Critical Condition
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On April 2, the President of the United States declared it “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, which increases import taxes on several countries. The measure is already affecting consumers, small businesses, and strategic partners such as China, India, Brazil, and Mexico. On a briefing held by American Community Media by American Community…
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Under Siege: The Fragility of Press Freedom in America
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Press freedom in the United States has long been heralded as a cornerstone of democracy, protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Yet, despite these protections, journalists in the country face growing challenges that threaten their ability to report freely. From political pressure and legal threats to violence and economic instability, the American…
