This story was produced as a project for the 2019 National Fellowship.
Healthcare Regulation and Reform
'The only thing standing between us is this glass,' Alex Benavidez told his wife, Kayla, as they grappled with COVID-19 restrictions during the birth of their daughter. The pandemic has spurred striking precautions in delivery rooms across Texas.
So many people could identify with Beyoncé and Serena Williams’ recent birthing experiences. But where could non-celebrity black parents and loved ones go to share, listen and feel seen?
The US has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation. California is trying to do something about that.
Families such as the Stewarts rely on a health care system that is overwhelmingly white and has historically treated patients of color poorly.
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Ritu Marwah, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship.
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Part 2: Road Warrior
Now more than ever, reporters need to be ready to communicate coverage alternatives to their audiences as layoffs sweep the nation.
Workers at homeless shelters in San Francisco have been horrified at the lack of protective equipment for staff.
In September of 2019, three people in the Shasta County Jail died within a two-week span. Does that mean my county is an outlier? A reporter seeks some answers.
More than four decades after the community began arriving in the country en masse, many immigrants still struggle to access culturally competent and sensitive health care.