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THE CALIFORNIA DIVIDE
A statewide media collaboration to raise awareness about poverty and income inequality through in-depth journalism and community outreach.
POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Identity politics vs. melting pot vision
Calfiornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is being pressed by various identity groups on his looming appointment to the U.S. Senate.
ENVIRONMENT
Commentary
After this year’s wildfires, California must spend to manage forest health
California’s forests can again function as they did historically and be more resilient to wildfires, if the state makes these major shifts.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
Despite the distancing, making a connection this holiday could save a life
As we experience the holidays in the time of COVID-19, let’s keep the most vulnerable in mind and remember that suicide is preventable.
Developing initiatives for a strong economic recovery for all
Governor’s task force report emphasizes a strong and resilient economy must have equity at its core – prioritizing communities that have been left behind.
DAN WALTERS
Poll confirms Californians’ sour mood on higher taxes
A poll of California voters, conducted just before the election, finds a high level of resistance to new taxes.
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ECONOMY
Commentary
In global trade, California will have an ally in a Biden administration
A new administration in the White House will strengthen California’s position on the world stage and in global trade.
HOUSING
Commentary
Coachella Valley tackles affordable housing with regional cooperation
California needs more regional cooperation and community buy-in to deal with affordable housing and make our state affordable for every family.
EDUCATION
College Journalism Network
The network brings together student journalists from across the state to collaborate on group reporting projects, pitch and write stories for CalMatters and our media partners, and receive training.
College Beat
College Beat is produced by the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists across the state.
Commentary
Ethnic studies will help students become better informed citizens in our diverse democracy
The latest recommendations to the proposed ethnic studies curriculum, under consideration this week, are a bold step forward for California students.
Prioritizing the needs of our Dual Language Learners in the time of COVID-19
California’s Dual Language Learners are at particular risk of falling behind. But, this is not inevitable if we take action now.
HEALTH
Commentary
Why do shopping malls remain open while indoor climbing centers have to close?
The spaces of indoor climbing centers are more akin to shopping malls than your local gym, so why is the government shutting them down?
JUSTICE
Commentary
End the irrational enforcement of infractions for minor offenses
Laws that criminalize everyday behavior like sleeping and sitting are specifically used to target certain Californians for simply existing in public space.
IMMIGRATION
Commentary
Let our international students study in peace; reverse the decision by ICE
Our international students have paid tuition, signed housing leases and registered for classes; and now they have to get on the next plane home.
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