Voting Rights Is the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time
Voting rights is the “civil rights issue of our time,” but three proposals to strengthen and create nationwide standards on voting are stalled in Congress....
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Nov
08
Nov
As Pandemic Worsens Students’ Mental Health, WCCUSD Tries to Keep Up
A bill by Sen. Alex Padilla would boost school mental health services, but experts say it may not be enough to address increasing mental illness among students....
13
Oct
More Women Are Targets of Xenophobic Hate
Immigrant women account for most of the victims of hate crimes. Why is this phenomenon so pervasive?...
17
Aug
New Census Data Shows U.S. Has Gotten More Diverse
The white population in the U.S. went down for the first time, while the Hispanic/Latino and some other minority populations increased, according to the 2020 census....
27
May
Boost to Public Housing May Not Be Enough
A proposed $40 billion investment in public housing may not be enough to make up for decades of underfunding and repairs that were put off or just not done....
11
May
Attacks on Voting Rights Evoke Jim Crow Era
ID requirements. Far off polling places. Armed guards. These are a few of the barriers thrown up to make it harder for people and minorities to vote....
03
May
Richmond Has Fewer Police Officers Amid Budget Reallocation Talks
Across the U.S., many officers are leaving law enforcement. The Richmond Police Department is no exception as it deals with budgeting and staffing concerns....
27
Apr
California Loses Congressional Seat for First Time
Following 2020 population counts, California will lose a House seat, electoral vote and federal money. Texas and Florida will gain representation....
13
Apr
Biden Taps Former Richmond Chief Chris Magnus to Lead Border Patrol
Chris Magnus set himself apart as Richmond's chief of police. Now, President Joe Biden plans to nominate him to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
08
Apr
Tax Day 2021: What You Need to Know
Federal and California taxes are not due until May 17. That is one of the key changes this tax season because of the pandemic and the American Rescue Plan....
02
Apr
Voting Districts Are About to Be Redrawn. Here’s Why It Matters
Voting districts, which are redrawn every 10 years, influence who runs for office, who gets elected and how responsive officials are to a community's needs....
18
Mar
Asian Americans Reflect on Community’s Vulnerability After Six Women Killed in Georgia
Asian Americans have been the victims of a surge in racist rhetoric and physical attacks, including the killings of six women in Georgia....
03
Feb
Black Leaders: Biden Order Is First to Recognize America’s History of Housing Injustice
Civil rights leaders are praising President Biden for directing HUD "to undo historic patterns of segregation and other types of housing discrimination."...
26
Jan
Experts Warn of Lasting Effect of QAnon Conspiracy Theories
The QAnon beliefs and conspiracy theories that proliferated under President Trump will not go away just because he is out of office, warn experts on extremism....
11
Jan
California Officials Respond to Trump Supporters’ Attack on U.S. Capitol
Some California legislators joined calls to remove President Trump from office, while others have supported pro-Trump protests and objected to certifying Joe Biden's win....
