As Eldercare Grows, So Do Labor Battles
Aging boomers will heighten demand for eldercare, and poor pay and job conditions are prompting unions to organize home care and nursing home workers.
Sisters That Been There: New Women's Peer Mentorship Program Offers Innovative Alternative to Incarceration
Stacey McGruder found her own transformation and freedom from incarceration by drawing on the strength and support of women around her. Now she is sharing her self-taught model with other women.
African American, Hispanic High School Achievement Falls to 30-Year Low
While achievement levels have improved considerably for minority elementary and middle school students, studies show academic performance among high school age African Americans and Hispanics has fallen to levels not seen in thirty years.
Why Budget Cuts are Bad For Your Health, Part II
Asian American elders in Washington are imperiled due to budget crisis that will cut basic services.
If My Teacher Only Knew
Check out this special edition of De-Bug magazine, a revealing inside look into our public education system, written by South Bay high school students.
A Look Behind the U.S. Drop in Illegal Immigration
Demographic and economic changes may eventually mean the U.S. will no longer be the number-one destination for migrants.
Vietnamese Elders Struggle With Depression Years After War
Although Nguyễn lost almost everything when she emigrated in 1975, she did not feel depressed about her loss and instead focused on the future.
Why Ghee Gets a Bad Rap
A buttery staple of Indian households apparently isn't as bad for you as what was once thought.
Transitional Kindergarten Facing the Ax under Brown’s Proposal
A new pre-kindergarten program, which readies children for kindergarten, is supposed to take off this coming November, but is now in danger of being gutted before it can be fully implemented.
Moraga Returns With A New Fire; To Put Things Right Again
After a fifteen-year hiatus, Brava Theater is proud to welcome award–winning writer and director, Cherríe Moraga, back to its stages to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the world premiere of her new play, New Fire – To Put Things Right Again. Erika Vivianna Céspedes reviews the new play saying "New Fire leaves you thinking and dreaming."
Advocates Launch Campaign to Get Anti-Trafficking Bill on State Ballot
A new measure advocates hope to get on the November ballot would increase penalties against human traffickers in California. The campaign was launched yesterday to coincide with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day,
Rediscovering the Joy of Quiet: Thank You, Pico Iyer
Author Sandip Roy reflects on Iyer's recent New York Times essay from the back of a shuttle in Kolkata.
La Opinión Calls ICE 'Absurd' for Making S-Comm Mandatory
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anounced that the option to exit the controversial Secure Communities program will be "eliminated" and the program will become mandatory for 2013. Under the program, local police are required to share the fingerprints of all arrestees with federal immigration authorities.
Axing Access for Community College Students
Proposals aimed at tying funding to students who fast track their way through California's community colleges could deny access to those in need.
Commemorative Poster Art for De-Bug's Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project
An artistic rendering of De-Bug's Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project.
As Eldercare Grows, So Do Labor Battles
Aging boomers will heighten demand for eldercare, and poor pay and job conditions are prompting unions to organize home care and nursing home workers.
Sisters That Been There: New Women's Peer Mentorship Program Offers Innovative Alternative to Incarceration
Stacey McGruder found her own transformation and freedom from incarceration by drawing on the strength and support of women around her. Now she is sharing her self-taught model with other women.
African American, Hispanic High School Achievement Falls to 30-Year Low
While achievement levels have improved considerably for minority elementary and middle school students, studies show academic performance among high school age African Americans and Hispanics has fallen to levels not seen in thirty years.
Why Budget Cuts are Bad For Your Health, Part II
Asian American elders in Washington are imperiled due to budget crisis that will cut basic services.
If My Teacher Only Knew
Check out this special edition of De-Bug magazine, a revealing inside look into our public education system, written by South Bay high school students.
A Look Behind the U.S. Drop in Illegal Immigration
Demographic and economic changes may eventually mean the U.S. will no longer be the number-one destination for migrants.
Vietnamese Elders Struggle With Depression Years After War
Although Nguyễn lost almost everything when she emigrated in 1975, she did not feel depressed about her loss and instead focused on the future.
Why Ghee Gets a Bad Rap
A buttery staple of Indian households apparently isn't as bad for you as what was once thought.
Transitional Kindergarten Facing the Ax under Brown’s Proposal
A new pre-kindergarten program, which readies children for kindergarten, is supposed to take off this coming November, but is now in danger of being gutted before it can be fully implemented.
Moraga Returns With A New Fire; To Put Things Right Again
After a fifteen-year hiatus, Brava Theater is proud to welcome award–winning writer and director, Cherríe Moraga, back to its stages to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the world premiere of her new play, New Fire – To Put Things Right Again. Erika Vivianna Céspedes reviews the new play saying "New Fire leaves you thinking and dreaming."
Advocates Launch Campaign to Get Anti-Trafficking Bill on State Ballot
A new measure advocates hope to get on the November ballot would increase penalties against human traffickers in California. The campaign was launched yesterday to coincide with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day,
Rediscovering the Joy of Quiet: Thank You, Pico Iyer
Author Sandip Roy reflects on Iyer's recent New York Times essay from the back of a shuttle in Kolkata.
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Commemorative Poster Art for De-Bug's Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project