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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.
ECONOMY
Commentary
Tax hike on employers isn’t necessary as state enjoys revenue windfall
Lawmakers should focus on jobs and growth, rather than pursuing a damaging and unnecessary tax hike with Assembly Bill 71.
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
Creating pathways to postsecondary education will help ensure success
Here’s why investing in programs to promote postsecondary education is necessary to meet California’s future workforce needs.
New Education secretary should look to community colleges in recovery
As Miguel Cardona prepares to take the helm of the U.S. Department of Education, community colleges can provide a path forward.
ENVIRONMENT
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Development of clean energy should be linked to needs and benefits of low-income communities
The move to renewables isn’t just about fighting climate change, it’s about stopping energy pollution in low-income communities.
POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Capitol attack is a calling to support the rule of law, defend our country
Attack calls us to remember what it is we love about this great country and to come together as a nation to support the Constitution.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
Cal/OSHA needs to require employers to promote and provide access to vaccine
It is imperative that California update its requirements related to COVID-19 for employers and move forward on employer vaccination requirements.
The work starts now to improve our approach to hunger, food assistance
From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.
DAN WALTERS
Another chance to act on housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other political leaders talk a good game about confronting California’s housing crisis but have failed so far to perform.
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HOUSING
Commentary
This a good time for the Legislature to invest in California by taxing large, profitable corporations
Reversing the housing crisis and addressing homelessness will require large investments, and AB 71 is a bold step.
HEALTH
Commentary
Extend Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented adults
We need bold legislation like SB 56 and AB 4 to end the systematic exclusion of low-income undocumented adults from Medi-Cal.
JUSTICE
Commentary
Fighting for justice for Asian Americans, united against hate crimes
For most Asian families, the Lunar New Year is a time for celebration. This year, with all the hate crimes, it became a time for mourning.
IMMIGRATION
Commentary
Latinx siblings step up to help younger brothers and sisters with school – they will need help too
Schools and educators can provide relief to older Latinx siblings by providing educational opportunities for their most vulnerable students.
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