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‘There are no Do-Overs’ - Advocates Sound…

‘There are no Do-Overs’ - Advocates Sound Alarm on 2020 Census

New America Media, News Report, Honora Montano, Posted: Apr 03, 2017

Civil rights groups and census experts are warning that pending actions by the Trump administration could severely hamper an accurate census count of all commun…
Why I Became a Citizen at 79

Why I Became a Citizen at 79

New America Media, Commentary, Florencio Sunga Mallari, Sr., Posted: Apr 03, 2017

To bring my wife here, I needed to become a citizen. But I didn't speak much English and didn't think I could afford to apply.
What Should Xi and Trump Talk About?

What Should Xi and Trump Talk About?

New America Media, Commentary, George Koo, Posted: Apr 03, 2017

Secretary of State Tillerson's visit to Beijing and preparation by officials from both sides must have provided some reassurance for Xi.
The Sadness of The Border Wall

The Sadness of The Border Wall

New America Media, Photo Essay, David Bacon, Posted: Apr 02, 2017

It took two days on the bus for Catalina Cespedes and her husband Teodolo Torres to get from their hometown in Puebla - Santa Monica Cohetzala - to Tijuana.
How 'Connected' Will Your Aging Be in the Robotic Age?

How 'Connected' Will Your Aging Be in the Robotic Age?

Smithsonian.com/New America Media , News Feature, Randy Rieland , Posted: Mar 31, 2017

Will you or your parent be part of the "connected aging" future. Will home sensors be friendly visitors or tiny Big Brothers? Will robots bring companionship, o…
Youth Advocates Work to Boost Civic Engagement in Commu…

Youth Advocates Work to Boost Civic Engagement in Communities of Color

We'Ced, News Report, Hannah Esqueda, Posted: Mar 30, 2017

A new study finds that California's Asian-American and Latino adult populations are vastly underrepresented in most political activities.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Help Aging Boomers?

How Will Artificial Intelligence Help Aging Boomers?

Smithsonian.com/New America Media , News Feature, Randy Rieland , Posted: Mar 30, 2017

As more Americans age alone, will robotics replace the human touch for them? The key, researchers say, is finding the right roles for machines.
Orange County Advocates Worry Health Care Options Still…

Orange County Advocates Worry Health Care Options Still at Risk

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Mar 29, 2017

Despite the defeat last week of efforts by congressional Republicans to repeal Obamacare and replace it with the American Health Care Act, Orange County residen…
The Defeat of the American Health Care Act and Your Pol…

The Defeat of the American Health Care Act and Your Political Participation

New America Media, Commentary, Mai-Khanh Tran, MD, Posted: Mar 29, 2017

No doubt, there will be attempts to sneak in legislations that would chip away at the right for affordable health care in this country.
Therapy Used for U.S. Veterans Finds Success Among Trau…

Therapy Used for U.S. Veterans Finds Success Among Traumatized Immigrants

Univision, News Feature, Jenny Manrique, Posted: Mar 28, 2017

Therapists are using cutting edge treatments to help immigrants heal from trauma. Many are undocumented or are victims of mental, physical or sexual abuse
Japanese-Americans Speak Up for Muslim-Americans

Japanese-Americans Speak Up for Muslim-Americans

New America Media, Commentary, Hasan Z. Rahim, Posted: Mar 27, 2017

It was only when Billoo was thanking the rally on behalf of Muslims that I suddenly realized what was troubling me: There were so few Muslims!
How Safe Are DACA Recipients?

How Safe Are DACA Recipients?

New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore, Posted: Mar 27, 2017

DACA recipients can be detained by ICE -- and have their DACA revoked -- if they fit any of the priorities for deportation.