Monthly Archives: December 2011

After Multiple Suspensions, Fresno Student Hit Rock Bottom

Dec. 16, 2011 / By
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New America Media, Video, First Person: Amelia Garrido / Video: The kNOw Youth Media,Posted: Dec 13, 2011

When I began middle school, I thought school would be a breeze...

Street Singer is A Warm Light in The Shadow Economy

Dec. 16, 2011 / By
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New America Media, News Feature, Ellison Libiran, Posted: Dec 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Street performers have always furnished the busy arteries of the city...

Got Insurance? Calif. Program Helps Some Denied Due to Pre-existing Conditions

Dec. 16, 2011 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Dec 12, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO–In the one year Gabe Chavez was without health insurance after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, life, he said, “was horrible.”..

Cuts Could Reverse Gains in Attendance and Achievement

Dec. 16, 2011 / By
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NAM/ El Mensajero, News Report, Ricardo Ibarra, Posted: Dec 15, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO — The principal’s room at James Lick Middle School used to be an area students tried to avoid...

An Epidemic of Expulsions

Dec. 14, 2011 / By
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iWatch News, News Feature, Susan Ferriss, Posted: Dec 13, 2011
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of ongoing reports on school discipline to be produced by iWatchNews, a project of the Center for Public Integrity (CPI). 
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3rd Annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition

Dec. 12, 2011 / By

Text by Sophinarath Cheang, Photos by Cheeravath Aphipunyo.

The 3rd Annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition, held on Saturday November 19, was a success...

Plan B Pill Restrictions Dangerous for Young Latinas

Dec. 11, 2011 / By
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New America Media, Commentary, Jessica González-Rojas, Posted: Dec 09, 2011

This week, politics interfered with healthcare when young women were again denied the ability to obtain over-the-counter emergency contraception (EC) despite recommendations from the nation’s leading health experts...

Getting Back To Work: Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell

Dec. 11, 2011 / By
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“Getting Back To Work: A Summit on Job Creation in Long Beach” was organized to facilitate a conversation on responsible job creation in Long Beach...

Latino LGBT Youth Coming Out At Their Own Pace

Dec. 11, 2011 / By
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South Kern Sol , News Feature, Andres Garcia, Posted: Dec 11, 2011

Editor’s Note: Names used in this report have been changed at the request of those interviewed, to ensure confidentiality...

Geography of the Bay Area’s Dope Game

Dec. 10, 2011 / By
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News Report, Sean Shavers, Posted: Dec 09, 2011

Editor’s Note:  Six years ago, New America Media’s Youth Outlook!..

Getting Back To Work: Mayor Bob Foster

Dec. 8, 2011 / By
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“Getting Back To Work: A Summit on Job Creation in Long Beach” was organized to facilitate a conversation on responsible job creation in Long Beach...

Dealing with Poverty

Dec. 7, 2011 / By
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 POVERTY IS when you are struggling
financially to pay for your food,possessions, housing, etc. Right now, there is no such thing
as a wealthy class, middle, class, and lower class.
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