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Health coverage for undocumented would be good policy

by Guest Commentary April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

State lawmakers are deliberating bills to extend health coverage to more low-income Californians, regardless of immigration status.

Why it’s important for California that DACA recipients be provided permanent resident status

by Guest Commentary March 23, 2021March 23, 2021

Voters exit Avenal High School in Kings County on November 3, 2020. Photo by Clara Mokri for CalMatters

California’s election reform ignores obstacles for diverse voters

by Michael Lozano December 28, 2020December 29, 2020

Students register to vote outside Rancho Cucamonga City Hall during a rally against gun violence on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Rancho Cucamonga. Photo by Stan Lim, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG

Children and Youth

Voting at 17: Ballot measure would give Latino teens biggest share in new voting rights

by Elizabeth Aguilera October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

2020 Census

With the Census count ending earlier than expected, California focuses on lower-responding areas

by Guest Commentary August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

Congress is working on another stimulus package; it should help all immigrant Californians

by Guest Commentary July 31, 2020August 4, 2020

California Divide

Where to get financial help during coronavirus in California — and is it enough?

by Jackie Botts June 29, 2020July 7, 2020

California Divide

For the greater good: Coronavirus border closure keeps immigrants from seeing families

by Kate Cimini April 1, 2020April 10, 2020

California Divide

College students, seniors and immigrants miss out on food stamps. Here’s why.

by Jackie Botts and Felicia Mello November 6, 2019February 25, 2020

California has the largest immigrant population in the country.

Who’s coming and who’s going: California in 5 interactive charts and maps

by Matt Levin June 20, 2019June 23, 2020