This story is part of a larger project, "Troubled Water: The Salton Sea Project," led by Angela Chen, a recipient a 2020 Impact Fund grant from the Center for Health Journalism. Chen is examining the health and environmental risks linked to the decline of the Salton Sea. ...
Community & Public Health
As communities emerge from the pandemic, local thought leaders are asking whether this is a turning point that could trigger a revolution that changes local food systems for the better.
Billions have been set aside to aid struggling renters. But will the money get to those who need it in time to avert the looming eviction crisis?
This story was produced by Janine Zeitlin, a participant in the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism's 2020 Data Fellowship.
The media, the medical community, and academic drug experts all quickly questioned the FDA’s approval process — a rare occurrence.
This story is produced as part of a larger project by Matthew Brannon, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship.
Advocates highlight how factors like colonial history contributed to likely disproportionate Covid toll on the community.
Advocates say there are steps we can take as individuals to understand “rape culture” and the roles we may play in it. Learning about how to interact with and respect each other can start as early as kindergarten.
You might feel at a loss If someone comes to you for support after they’ve been sexually assaulted. What you do and say in the immediate aftermath can help, or make things worse.
There’s no timeline for healing. The survivors in this episode have spent months and years finding ways to make themselves feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.