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The sadness felt about removing Junipero Serra’s statue from Capitol Park

After the statue of Junipero Serra had been removed, I began praying a rosary at that spot with others from Catholic parishes in the area.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 26, 2021

国会大厦

Assembly bill would replace Junipero Serra statue in Capitol Park with a tribute to regional tribes

AB 338 would also require that the new Capitol Annex include a hearing room mural dedicated to California’s First People.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 16, 2021

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California’s big stake in immigration reform

California has a tortured history of conflict over immigration, giving it a huge stake in President Joe Biden's effort to overhaul immigration policy.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 1 月 25, 2021

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Path to reconciliation for Native people in California begins with truth and healing

As a member of the California Truth and Healing Council, I am charged with articulating the genocide perpetuated against the state’s Native people.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 12 月 7, 2020

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For Native Americans, voter outreach is by both wi-fi and radio

Although California is home to the largest Native American population in the United States, voting has always been problematic. This year, the pandemic — and the state’s decision to mail ballots to every California voter — has created new issues for tribal lands, whose residents often lack traditional mailing addresses. Outreach groups, which were focused […]

经过 Freddy Brewster • 10 月 29, 2020

Mental Health

Mental health ‘tsunami’ looms: Can California prevent a surge in suicides?

Humboldt County, tucked into the redwoods on the state’s far North Coast, also has a much higher suicide rate than most of California. The pandemic has fueled new concerns.

经过 乔斯琳·维纳 • 9 月 30, 2020

国会大厦

Corporate boards have been too slow to diversify; it’s time for bold change

Corporations have benefited from our diverse state; it's time for publicly held corporations to reflect the people who make up our workforce.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 9 月 24, 2020

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CSU Long Beach should protect tribal land and use it as a teaching tool

If there is an American Indian Studies department at CSU Long Beach, it could utilize this land for classes, writing and cultural inclusiveness.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 26, 2020

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Reclaimed homelands of Northern California tribes fulfill a prophecy of renewal

Sacred peaks overlooking the Pacific, salmon streams and lush alpine meadows are returning to the Native people; it's about time.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 14, 2020

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Native American sacred land on CSU Long Beach campus should be permanently protected

CSU Long Beach is trying to take over sacred land of Native Americans, and Gov. Newsom should help permanently protect the prehistoric site.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 14, 2020