The Health Divide explores the ways in which persistent disparities and inequities shape health in this country, with a focus on the role played by social factors outside of the doctor’s office. We look at the conditions where people live and work, and the influence of race, class and immigration status. We look at the health care policy landscape and efforts to close the gap between the haves and have nots when it comes to inequitable access and treatment in health care. The Health Divide explores the role of systemic racism and police violence as well as community safety and how such conditions can contribute to toxic stress and illness. Such factors can have an outsize role in determining individual and community well-being, influencing how long we live and the quality of our lives. We highlight great work around these themes in the journalism and policy sphere, and encourage our readers to weigh in with ideas.
Public officials come under fire for budgets that prioritize law enforcement and shortchange community health and safety.
As DACA is spared, a journalist reflects on the program that helped her realize her dreams, get a job, and tell the stories of people forced to live in the shadows.
City leaders repeatedly denied that homeless sweeps were happening. A reporter shares how she proved them wrong.
A reporter reflects on the deeper issues behind a split-second decision she faced on air when asked for her reaction to George Floyd's death.
“My press pass used to shield me from police violence. Sadly, yours may not protect you.”
“With the shelter-in-place, we’ve really had to pivot,” said the director of California's census outreach team.
How journalists of color can practice self-care, stay safe and advocate for fair coverage in their newsrooms.
As protests engulf our nation, now is the time to redouble our commitment to journalism that leads to a more just and equitable society.
The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone — but not equally, with low-wage workers and communities of color especially hard hit.
Some of California's densest clusters of COVID-19 are in Los Angeles' richest areas.
