Surviving the Drought in California: Farm Workers Struggle to Put Food on the Table

Jun. 16, 2015 / By The kNOw Fresno
Tags: drought, Farm Workers

Undocumented farm workers are hit the hardest because of California's extreme drought.

Sophia’s Hope: A Swab of The Inside of Your Cheek

Jun. 9, 2015 / By New America Media
Tags: cancer, Health, health care

Those who are not Caucasians are more likely to die of leukemia or of other blood cancers.

Health For All Bill Passes Senate Committee

May. 13, 2015 / By New America Media
Tags: health insurance, Immigrants

After hearing heart-rending testimonials from three young undocumented immigrants who have seen first hand the havoc caused by not having access to health care, the Senate Health Committee voted 7-0 to provide health care to all Californians, regardless of their immigration status.

Statewide Youth Media Releases Issue #2 of Calafia

Apr. 15, 2015 / By New America Media
Tags: New America Media, Youth Media

Calafia is the print edition of YouthWire.org, which is a "best of" compendium of writing and reporting from youth-led community media hubs across California.

Why the Former South Carolina Cop May Walk in The Scott Slaying

Apr. 13, 2015 / By New America Media
Tags: African Americans, Police, police brutality

The police officer who shot Walter Scott may wind up being the rare case of a cop convicted of murdering in cold-blood an unarmed black man. If past history is any guide, though, just don’t bet on it yet.

Lessons From A Box Of Raisins

Apr. 7, 2015 / By South Kern Sol
Tags: Farm Workers, Farms, Farmworkers, South Kern, South Kern Sol

"I believe that teenagers should experience working in the fields. This job definitely has a lot to teach."