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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
Civility needed to stem eroding confidence in democratic institutions
Leaders in every level of government will need to do their part to address eroding confidence in government, but local officials can play an important role.
ENVIRONMENT
Commentary
California Wolf recovery imperiled after removal from Endangered Species list
Now that the federal government has abandoned protection for most wolves, the job of protecting them falls to governors, legislators and wildlife commissions.
COMMENTARY
My Turn
If voting by mail is the future of voting, it’s wonderful
Usually, I’m spiritually invested in voting in person, but now I am a convert to voting by mail. Thank you, pandemic.
Ethnic studies curriculum is what our students need in this moment
On Nov. 18-19, an advisory panel to the State Board of Education will act on the most recent recommendations to the draft Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.
DAN WALTERS
Newsom displays hypocritical arrogance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting some well-deserved criticism for his displays of hypocritical arrogance.
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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
There is no money to make significant housing investments
Do not let the progressives crowd out the voices of Black elected officials who recently rejected the rationale of market-rate up-zoning.
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
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.
California needs a statewide system for measuring kindergarten readiness
We have to recognize that education-related inequities begin before children enter the classroom.
HEALTH
Commentary
The shocking prevalence of COVID-19 in Orange County minority communities
A study in Orange County reveals a higher prevalence of COVID-19 in minority communities and shows the disparities in health care.
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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