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Schools Cooling Strategies in California to Beat the Damaging Heat Schools Cooling Strategies in California to Beat the Damaging Heat
Environment June 1, 2023

Schools Cooling Strategies in California to Beat the Damaging Heat

As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more ... more

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Economic inactivity among older people remains sadly ‘stubbornly high’ Economic inactivity among older people remains sadly ‘stubbornly high’
Labor September 9, 2023

Economic inactivity among older people remains sadly ‘stubbornly high’

The economic inactivity rate for older people 50 to 64-year-olds is not ... more

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Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources
Health March 26, 2025

Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pulling back $11.4 billion ... more

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Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
Labor March 11, 2025

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are organizational principles aimed at promoting fair ... more

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New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back
Health May 21, 2025

New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Two research studies published this month add important data to the fierce ... more

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Americans have more extra bedrooms than ever before Americans have more extra bedrooms than ever before
Housing December 19, 2024

Americans have more extra bedrooms than ever before

Americans have plenty of room for guests — the number of homes ... more

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More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health
Mental Health February 23, 2024

More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health

Conventional wisdom suggests that using social media promotes poor mental health, especially ... more

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Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent
Mental Health October 27, 2023

Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent

New research from Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital published in the ... more

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California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health
Mental Health March 21, 2024

California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health

The new initiative, called CARE Court — for Community Assistance, Recovery and ... more

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Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts
Mental Health October 2, 2024

Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts

State laws targeting transgender people made trans and nonbinary young people more ... more

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Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth
LGBTQ June 4, 2025

Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, federal policy has ... more

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LA Sheriff’s racial profiling data collecting will be done by officers, failing to address public trust LA Sheriff’s racial profiling data collecting will be done by officers, failing to address public trust
LA February 7, 2024

LA Sheriff’s racial profiling data collecting will be done by officers, failing to address public trust

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has introduced a new interactive dashboard ... more

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‘Life-Threatening’ Windstorm Fans Fires in Southern California as Blazes Burn in L.A. ‘Life-Threatening’ Windstorm Fans Fires in Southern California as Blazes Burn in L.A.
LA January 8, 2025

‘Life-Threatening’ Windstorm Fans Fires in Southern California as Blazes Burn in L.A.

Millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning ... more

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Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage
Education February 20, 2024

Libraries are enjoying a renaissance in usage

Public libraries have morphed into all-purpose community centers amid soaring demand for ... more

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The challenges of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act The challenges of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act
Education November 7, 2024

The challenges of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act

The implementation of Proposition 28 faces challenges such as shortages of qualified ... more

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First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents
Education August 15, 2025

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

“We're afraid to go out.” That's how Blanca López sums up what ... more

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Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community” Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community”
Latinos May 20, 2024

Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community”

Julián Castro, who helped build Hispanics’ presence on the national political stage ... more

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How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive
Latinos August 9, 2024

How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive

Although their population is small compared to other states, Latinos in Minnesota ... more

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New app shows users when ICE agents are in their area New app shows users when ICE agents are in their area
Immigration July 2, 2025

New app shows users when ICE agents are in their area

Like Waze, “but for ICE sightings.” That's how the creators of a ... more