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Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts
04/02/2025Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments
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‘Broke Their Own Promise’: Republican Reparations Bill Is a Bad Sign for California’s Black Caucus
04/01/2025At a time when the political climate calls for strong and steady leadership, many Black Californians are losing faith in the lawmakers they sent to Sacramento to deliver on a justice agenda anchored by reparations.
In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.
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In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.
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The LA Democrat takes office under fire, but says he will strive for bipartisanship.
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We look at one of many local efforts to cultivate the local civic engagement talent pool.