Tag: Public Policy
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What the U.S. Can Learn From Mexico Before Ending Daylight Saving Time What the U.S. Can Learn From Mexico Before Ending Daylight Saving Time
Community & Society July 19, 2026

What the U.S. Can Learn From Mexico Before Ending Daylight Saving Time

As Congress debates making Daylight Saving Time permanent, Mexico's four-year experiment offers ... more

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Trump Deportation Numbers Are Rising. How Do They Compare With the Obama Years? Trump Deportation Numbers Are Rising. How Do They Compare With the Obama Years?
Immigration July 23, 2026

Trump Deportation Numbers Are Rising. How Do They Compare With the Obama Years?

ICE removals are rising rapidly under President Trump, but the numbers tell ... more

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Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students
Education February 2, 2026

Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students

New borrowing caps, repayment changes, and limits on forgiveness signal a sharp ... more

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Supreme Court Expands DHS Authority Over Returning Green Card Holders Facing Criminal Charges Supreme Court Expands DHS Authority Over Returning Green Card Holders Facing Criminal Charges
Immigration June 23, 2026

Supreme Court Expands DHS Authority Over Returning Green Card Holders Facing Criminal Charges

The Blanche v. Lau decision gives immigration officials broader power to treat ... more

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Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027 Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027
Homelessness May 8, 2026

Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027

A major federal court settlement shifts Los Angeles from clearing encampments to ... more

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Immigrant Children Face a Faster Pace of Deportations During Trump’s Second Term Immigrant Children Face a Faster Pace of Deportations During Trump’s Second Term
Immigration July 7, 2026

Immigrant Children Face a Faster Pace of Deportations During Trump’s Second Term

A ProPublica investigation found rising removal actions against unaccompanied immigrant minors as ... more

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HHS Expands Addiction Recovery Support for Parents: What California Families Need to Know HHS Expands Addiction Recovery Support for Parents: What California Families Need to Know
Health August 18, 2026

HHS Expands Addiction Recovery Support for Parents: What California Families Need to Know

Two peer-support programs have been added to the federal child-welfare prevention framework. ... more

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Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families
Community & Society August 25, 2026

Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families

New research finds that restricting sugary drinks from SNAP benefits changes purchasing ... more

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California’s Next Governor Could Revive Single-Payer Healthcare Debate as Families Struggle With Costs California’s Next Governor Could Revive Single-Payer Healthcare Debate as Families Struggle With Costs
Healthcare May 5, 2026

California’s Next Governor Could Revive Single-Payer Healthcare Debate as Families Struggle With Costs

As insurance premiums rise and many residents delay care, some California candidates ... more

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California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters
California July 2, 2026

California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters

Despite years of expanding vote-by-mail, early voting and ballot access, California continues ... more

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California Just Changed the Rules for National Guard Deployments. What It Means for Los Angeles. California Just Changed the Rules for National Guard Deployments. What It Means for Los Angeles.
California September 19, 2026

California Just Changed the Rules for National Guard Deployments. What It Means for Los Angeles.

After National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles during the 2025 ... more

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