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California Youth Say Pope’s Message ‘Already Having an Impact’

September 25, 2015 / By
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  YouthWire, Commentary, Various Authors, Posted: Sep 25, 2015 Ed. Note: The Pope’s visit to the United States comes as the U.S.

Make History, Don’t Repeat It

September 25, 2015 / By

  New America Media, Op-ed, Stewart Kwoh and Chris Punongbayan, Posted: Sep 25, 2015 At this pivotal moment in our nation’s ongoing struggle with racism, California can and should lead the nation in fair policing.

The Torment of Isolation – Ending Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

September 17, 2015 / By
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Illustration: Claudia J. Gonzalez  This story was originally published by We’Ced Youth Media. By Claudia J.

First-Generation Student Carries His Family’s Dream with Him to USC

September 2, 2015 / By
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JOHNNY FLORES / Coachella Unincorporated The word ‘first’ continuously surrounded me during this past year. For starters the University of Southern California has always been my first choice of college, and that’s where I’ll be heading this fall.

Californians Favor Extending Health Care Coverage to All Residents

August 27, 2015 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Aug 27, 2015 SACRAMENTO — California voters are embracing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in record numbers, and a growing majority now supports expanding health care coverage to undocumented residents, according to the latest Field Poll, released here in the Capitol August 26.