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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
How to leverage federal dollars to advance equity through community councils
The American Rescue Plan provides an unprecedented opportunity to build communities’ ability to address long-standing inequities.
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
Outdated Cal Grant needs an overhaul for equitable outcomes
A comprehensive proposal to reform the Cal Grant program addresses the racial disparities in the current financial aid system.
We need greater diversity in STEM education
It is vital that we bring in more STEM educators of color like me to be a role model and a guide for our students.
ENVIRONMENT
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
Investment in Delta tunnel, Sites Reservoir will ensure water supply
Water agencies need to invest in infrastructure and plan for drought to diversify their water supply portfolio and increase reliability.
POLITICS AND THE CAPITOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Commentary
California’s redistricting commission wants to hear from you
The redistricting commission will use community input, along with the Census data, to draw the lines for up to 176 election districts.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
E-bikes offer affordable option to reach climate goals
Purchase incentives for electric bikes would put zero-emission transportation within reach for many more Californians.
It’s time to invest in behavioral health services for young people
The Legislature has a chance to transform the delivery of behavioral health services for children over the next five years.
DAN WALTERS
Why it’s not easy to build affordable housing in California
While Gov. Gavin Newsom renews his pledge to attack California’s housing crisis, a bureaucratic mess and labor union demands are impediments to construction.
We want to hear from you!
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HOUSING
Commentary
In favor of extending the eviction moratorium
Clearly, there needs to be systemic, long-term interventions in place, and nonprofits can receive funds to help vulnerable populations.
HEALTH
Commentary
Fix youth mental health crisis with collaborative action
It’s stunning how many of California’s children need mental health support they are entitled to, but do not receive it.
JUSTICE
Commentary
High-priced jail phone calls: $15 to talk to your daughter
Research shows that the more people stay in touch with their families while in jail, the better they do when they get out.
IMMIGRATION
Commentary
Why it’s important for California that DACA recipients be provided permanent resident status
The American Dream and Promise Act recently passed by the House of Representatives is a positive step in the right direction.
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