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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
The missing ingredient for restaurants in COVID-19 recovery
California lawmakers should provide immunity to restaurants and businesses to preempt civil liability for COVID-related claims.
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
Another teacher’s view: The risk of reopening schools is there, but it is small
I’ve watched the achievement gap in my class grow wider, and it is only going to keep growing if we don’t reopen.
Cap and trade, offsets at a crossroads in California’s climate policy
If California is serious about greenhouse gas reductions, the state must address these climate goals directly.
DAN WALTERS
State auditor’s office has been on a roll
California’s auditor, Elaine Howle, has been on a roll, revealing politically embarrassing facts about state government agencies and programs.
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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
Public statues of unprincipled leaders should be taken down
Public statues and streets named for brutal and unprincipled leaders like Junípero Serra carry shame for all of us and should be removed.
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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