American Community Media

How a legalistic breakdown of California's #BrownAct developed into something more akin to lifting the hood on the engine of our #democracy. americancommunitymedia.org/news-exchange/…

Hello @JeffBezos, since you question the results of our studies on the unfairness of the US tax system, please allow me to remind you of the main conclusions of our work, the most comprehensive research to date on this issue.

My parents brought me to this country as an infant in search of a better life. That’s what America is all about. Rep. Nancy Mace’s proposed constitutional amendment to bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress, on the federal bench, and in Senate-confirmed positions is morally wrong. We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder against the bigotry and hate behind it.

Lucia fled cartel violence in Mexico in 2023. Once in the US, she faced abuse at the hands of her husband. For immigrant survivors of #domesticviolence, what few resources are available now face steep cuts. For Lucia, the only option left was to self deport or risk losing her children. americancommunitymedia.org/immigration/do…

The two teenagers who killed three men at the San Diego Islamic Center were clearly motivated by anti-Muslim hate, says @ZahraBilloo of @CAIRSFBA. @AmCommMedia

ACoM News Briefing Recap | 3 Million Americans Lose Critical Food Safety Net as Dramatic Cuts to SNAP Take Effect | See More: americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefing… | More than 3 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits following sweeping federal cuts and new eligibility requirements, raising concerns about rising food insecurity and economic strain on families and local communities. This briefing examines the impact of the largest cuts in SNAP history, new district-level data tracking participation, and what these changes could mean for vulnerable households nationwide. | #SNAP #FoodInsecurity #PublicHealth #Affordability #ACoM | Thank You Guest Speakers: Dr. Giridhar Mallya (@RWJF) and Dr. Lorna E. Thorpe (@nyugrossman | @pophealthNYC | @nyulangone)

More low-income and immigrant patients in Los Angeles’ #Koreatown are delaying #healthcare because of concerns over medical costs and confusion over new and more restrictive Medi-Cal eligibility requirements. americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/pa…

Ebola is extremely transmissible, even after an infected person dies, says infectious diseases specialist Dr. William Schaffner of @VUmedicine.

A restaurant owner tells his staff to slap more meat and less tomato on the burger. “We’re talking about spending $500 more per week, a couple thousand more dollars a month, just on tomatoes." What this humble fruit tells us about the state of the #economy. #inflation americancommunitymedia.org/economy/more-m…

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More providers are using #HealthcareAI to record conversations with patients. Hospital administrators say it takes pressure off clinicians. Critics worry it risks the privacy of patients at their most vulnerable. americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/yo…

Legal immigrants in double jeopardy - mailchi.mp/e974c5efcabb/e…

ACoM News Briefing Recap | Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation | See More: americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefing… | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act was signed into law, anti-Asian hate incidents remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels. This briefing examines the continued rise in hate crimes targeting Asian American, Muslim, Sikh, and other minority communities, the role of political rhetoric, and ongoing challenges around reporting and accountability. | #AntiAsianHate #CivilRights #HateCrimes #AAPI #ACoM | Thank You Guest Speakers: @johncyangdc (@AAAJ_AAJC), Stephanie Chan (@StopAAPIHate), Sameer Hossain (Muslim Public Affairs Council), and Mannirmal Kaur (@sikh_coalition)

The Trump admin is now discussing changes to the ITIN (the 9-digit tax ID that undocumented immigrants use to file taxes) that could force people to disclose immigration status or disengage from the tax system entirely.

Wrongfully deported DACA recipient: I’m a mother. I help homeless people find safe housing, meals, and support. Three months ago, the life I have built was in danger. I walked into a scheduled immigration appointment and was handcuffed, detained, and deported. All with DACA.

A ban on the #abortionpill #mifepristone would disproportionately impact black and Latina women who have lower rates of insurance and account for a signficiant share of abortions nationwide. @sunita37 americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/ab…

Abortion Pill Mail Ban Would Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Women americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/ab… #abortion #SupremeCourt @sunita37

Restaurants in LA's #Koreatown are feeling the squeeze of #inflation, rising rents and immigration policies that keep families off the streets. americancommunitymedia.org/economy/harder…

Más de 3 millones de estadounidenses pierden la seguridad alimentaria #SNAP, ante esto, comparten una plataforma que permite comparar datos sobre el impacto del programa, una herramienta para exigir el rendimiento de cuentas a nuestros líderes @AmCommMedia peninsula360press.com/es_mx/perdiero…

When ICE imposed a 3,000-arrests-per-day quota in May 2025, the share of people arrested with criminal convictions dropped to 30%,from 53% in the week before Trump took office. The admin keeps saying it's targeting "the worst of the worst." The arrest data keep saying otherwise.