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How one Oakland school is investing in mental health support
How one Oakland school is investing in mental health support

California is investing billions in student mental health. Here’s how one school is supporting the needs of Maya Mam students.

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Madeleine BairSeptember 2, 2022
Undocumented & Unhoused
Undocumented & Unhoused

In partnership with Latino USA, we report on displacement and homelessness among immigrants during the pandemic.

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Madeleine BairJuly 11, 2022
The immigrant renters the eviction moratorium didn’t protect
The immigrant renters the eviction moratorium didn’t protect

For many immigrant renters, protections on paper haven’t necessarily added up to protections in practice.

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Madeleine BairOctober 5, 2021
Remittances are a sign of sacrifice, resilience during pandemic
Remittances are a sign of sacrifice, resilience during pandemic

In all, people worldwide sent a total of $540 billion home last year, only dropping by 1.6% from 2019.

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Madeleine BairJune 25, 2021
Immigrants face illegal evictions and barriers to rent relief
Immigrants face illegal evictions and barriers to rent relief

Despite COVID-19 tenant protections and assistance programs, immigrant renters are vulnerable to threats and displacement.

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Madeleine BairJune 1, 2021
In a year of job loss and debt, one Oaklander found silver linings
In a year of job loss and debt, one Oaklander found silver linings

Emilia Zarate shares the struggles and the upsides of her year out of work and home with her two young children.

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Madeleine BairMay 18, 2021
Oakland Latinos excited about the possibility of immigration reform
Oakland Latinos excited about the possibility of immigration reform

With Trump gone, a path to citizenship is back on the table. Latino immigrants say it's a chance "to feel like a normal human."

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Madeleine BairMarch 11, 2021
Oakland’s undocumented community struggles to keep up with rent and bills
Oakland’s undocumented community struggles to keep up with rent and bills

As the pandemic drags on, many undocumented Latino immigrants—barred from receiving government benefits—are feeling the strain.

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newswireMadeleine BairFebruary 5, 2021newswire
More Oaklanders left sick and in the dark as COVID surges and county says it can’t keep up
More Oaklanders left sick and in the dark as COVID surges and county says it can’t keep up

After Maria González got sick, she expected a follow-up call from county health workers. Why didn’t it come?

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newswireMadeleine BairJanuary 11, 2021newswire
With online schooling, Latino immigrant parents fear their kids are being left behind
With online schooling, Latino immigrant parents fear their kids are being left behind

A third of OUSD students are English learners. For them and their families, getting a free Chromebook is not enough to bridge the digital divide.

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newswireMadeleine BairOctober 9, 2020newswire
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