Opinion

CA SOS can advance voting rights with one simple move

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OPINION – Six years ago, I was part of a team of legal advocates that sought to make translated voting materials more widely available to California’s immigrant voters. That effort failed on one central point, meaning that as ballots head to voters today for the November 4 special election, over 50,000 limited-English speaking voters will try to vote without access to translated ballot materials. In the coming months, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber has the chance to remedy the situation.

Opinion

California must act against transnational repression

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OPINION – California’s immigrant communities face countless challenges, from housing insecurity to limited access to healthcare. Yet one growing problem remains under the radar, despite its profound implications for safety and democracy, transnational repression.

Opinion

AB 1339 is the lifeline affordable housing providers need

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OPINION – Rising insurance costs and lack of coverage is a common headline in California and across the country these days, but the acute challenges for affordable housing—and the state’s most vulnerable residents who live there—have received far less attention.

Opinion

AB 1043: A balanced approach to protecting children online

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OPINION- Assembly Bill 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, sits on Governor Newsom’s desk awaiting his signature. This landmark legislation represents our best opportunity to protect children online while preserving the digital lifelines that LGBTQ+ youth depend on for survival and support.

Opinion

SB 41 threatens to increase prescription drug costs

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OPINION – The California Department of Finance has officially opposed Senate Bill 41, citing a California Department of Justice warning that its implementation costs would be “significant and unquantifiable.” When the state’s own fiscal experts flag a proposal this strongly, Governor Newsom should pause—especially when patient care could be disrupted.

Opinion

Reform of “insurance middlemen” is overdue for Californians

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OPINION – For patients with mental health disorders, who often rely on multiple prescriptions to prevent life-threatening crises, affordability is not optional—it is critical. Yet unregulated pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are driving up drug prices on the backs of patients.

Opinion

CA’s recycling revolution must include Hispanic-owned businesses

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OPINION – Latino entrepreneurs are at the heart of communities across California, from family-owned restaurants to small logistics companies and neighborhood markets. When we talk about California’s future and all of the opportunities available to our citizens, we cannot leave these businesses out of the conversation.

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