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Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce
Labor January 9, 2024

Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce

America's labor market is coming off a boil, but one unexpected corner ... more

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It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract. It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract.
Labor April 30, 2025

It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract.

Yes, it's Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, where, supposedly, ... more

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It’s not Religion or Acrobatics… it’s Yoga a 5,000 Year Old Wonderful Dicipline From India It’s not Religion or Acrobatics… it’s Yoga a 5,000 Year Old Wonderful Dicipline From India
Mental Health June 21, 2023

It’s not Religion or Acrobatics… it’s Yoga a 5,000 Year Old Wonderful Dicipline From India

Today the International Day of Yoga is celebrated throughout the world. The ... more

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Americans invested in their mental health during the pandemic Americans invested in their mental health during the pandemic
Mental Health August 29, 2023

Americans invested in their mental health during the pandemic

American spending on mental health with private insurance surged during the pandemic, ... more

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Young people will have access to apps that offer mental health support Young people will have access to apps that offer mental health support
Mental Health January 19, 2024

Young people will have access to apps that offer mental health support

This month, the state launched two new apps to support youth mental ... more

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Goodbye Boy Scouts; Welcome Scouting America Goodbye Boy Scouts; Welcome Scouting America
Mental Health May 8, 2024

Goodbye Boy Scouts; Welcome Scouting America

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first ... more

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About One-In-Six Americans Say They Feel Lonely About One-In-Six Americans Say They Feel Lonely
Mental Health January 23, 2025

About One-In-Six Americans Say They Feel Lonely

As public debate and discussion over the status of men in America ... more

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Parts of northern US shut down ahead of winter storm Parts of northern US shut down ahead of winter storm
LA February 22, 2023

Parts of northern US shut down ahead of winter storm

States in the northern plains are largely shutting down ahead of a ... more

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Jorge Mettey: “‘Confieso que he vivido… I have never regretted it.” Jorge Mettey: “‘Confieso que he vivido… I have never regretted it.”
LA October 25, 2023

Jorge Mettey: “‘Confieso que he vivido… I have never regretted it.”

  Without a clear idea of what lay ahead, Jorge Mettey focused on ... more

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“You have to move!.” The criminalization of homelessness in Los Angeles “You have to move!.” The criminalization of homelessness in Los Angeles
Homelessness August 23, 2024

“You have to move!.” The criminalization of homelessness in Los Angeles

Human Rights Watch had published a remarkable 344 page report on the ... more

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Issues of race, sexuality and gender identity affect student learning Issues of race, sexuality and gender identity affect student learning
Education December 1, 2022

Issues of race, sexuality and gender identity affect student learning

Researchers at UCLA and UC Riverside released a nationally representative survey of ... more

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Expert Advice: Pause Student Loan Payments and Earn Interest – Betsy Mayotte Expert Advice: Pause Student Loan Payments and Earn Interest – Betsy Mayotte
Education June 30, 2023

Expert Advice: Pause Student Loan Payments and Earn Interest – Betsy Mayotte

Betsy Mayotte, President of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, encourages people ... more

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About half of Americans say public K-12 education is going in the wrong direction About half of Americans say public K-12 education is going in the wrong direction
Education April 5, 2024

About half of Americans say public K-12 education is going in the wrong direction

About half of U.S. adults (51%) say the country’s public K-12 education ... more

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Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 borrowers Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 borrowers
Education January 14, 2025

Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 borrowers

President Joe Biden announced Monday that his administration had approved student loan ... more

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The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members
Latinos March 1, 2023

The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members

Immigrants and children of immigrants account for at least 15% of the ... more

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Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years
Latinos June 29, 2023

Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years

The country's Pacific Islander, Asian and Latino populations saw the biggest percentage ... more

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“I feel that the community is looking for new candidates.” Franky Carrillo Jr. “I feel that the community is looking for new candidates.” Franky Carrillo Jr.
Latinos April 11, 2024

“I feel that the community is looking for new candidates.” Franky Carrillo Jr.

It's his first experience seeking a position in a popular election. Franky ... more