Listening as a Lifeline: A Doula’s Witness to Black Maternal Health
Behind California’s maternal health statistics are Black families navigating childbirth, advocacy and a difficult question: Will their concerns be heard?
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The Trouble with Flock Cameras is the Surveillance System’s Architecture, Not Just Some of Its Users
License plate cameras help police track vehicles, but documented misuse is raising questions about privacy, oversight and who can access…
Inflation Cooled Slightly Last Month Even as Consumers Stepped Up Spending
Inflation showed signs of cooling in August, but Americans kept spending even as elevated prices continued squeezing household budgets nationwide.
Trump Touts America.gov, but Its Government-Sourced AI Answers Undercut Many of His Statements
A new government AI website quickly drew attention after its answers to several high-profile questions clashed with claims from its…
COMMENTARY: Battling Black Voter Distrust
Black voters remain a key Democratic constituency, but questions about trust, accountability and meaningful engagement are reshaping the political conversation.
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers…
Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers…
A Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us…
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Gov. Newsom Signed These Black Caucus Members’ Bills Focused on Ballot Counting, Drones and Public Health
Three newly signed California laws bring changes to elections, Medi-Cal and public safety, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
Newsom Signs New Laws to Rein in Immigration Agents as Trump’s Deportation Campaign Escalates
California is putting new limits on immigration enforcement, setting up changes in accountability, detention oversight and potential battles in federal…
Who Gets to Build California? Small Contractors Seek a Bigger Share of the Infrastructure Boom
Billions are flowing into public infrastructure, but for small contractors, winning a piece of that work requires more than experience.
The Conversation
What We Forget When We Remember 9/11
They encounter what happened through photographs, documentaries, memorials, classroom lessons and stories told by people who were alive on that day. The National September 11…
Cancer Vaccines Could Transform Treatment and Prevention – But Misinformation About mRNA Vaccines Threatens Their Potential
On Aug. 19, 2026, Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized vaccine, intismeran autogene, succeeded in reducing the recurrence of the skin cancer melanoma when combined…
