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Within the first notes of many classic Christmas songs, we’re transported directly to the festive season. Why is it that it’s these particular pieces of music that get us thinking of the holidays? In his book Music’s Meanings, the popular music researcher Philip Tagg explores the ways in which we...
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Following the tragic and unjustifiable attack on two young National Guard members in Washington by an immigrant from Afghanistan, President Donald Trump has elevated the concept of “reverse migration” as a central principle of his administration’s policy. On social media, the president announced immediate immigration measures such as “permanently...
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Carolyn Jones CalMatters This fall, every high school in California was supposed to offer ethnic studies — a one-semester class focused on the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. But the class appears stalled, at least for now, after the state budget omitted funding for it and the increasingly...
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Ana B. Ibarra & Kristen Hwang CalMatters Los agentes federales de inmigración se están presentando de forma más rutinaria en las instalaciones médicas de California a medida que la administración Trump aumenta las deportaciones. Pueden acudir a urgencias, llevando a alguien que sufre una crisis médica mientras está detenido. Pueden esperar...
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Ana B. Ibarra & Kristen Hwang CalMatters Federal immigration agents are more routinely showing up at California medical facilities as the Trump administration ramps up deportations. They may come to the emergency room, bringing in someone who’s suffering a medical crisis while being detained. They may wait in the lobby, as...
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Children spend anywhere from 800 to 1,100 hours at school each year. For those with food allergies, that time comes with added risks. From cafeteria meals to classroom snacks, the risk of a food allergy exposure is an everyday concern. And with good reason: The U.S. Centers for Disease...
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La deficiencia de hormona de crecimiento pediátrica (Growth Hormone Deficiency, GHD) es una afección relativamente poco frecuente, que afecta a aproximadamente 1 de cada 4,000-10,000 niños. A pesar de su poca frecuencia, la GHD puede afectar significativamente el crecimiento y desarrollo de un niño, lo que potencialmente puede llevar...
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Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 children. Despite its rarity, GHD can significantly impact a child’s growth and development, which can potentially lead to short stature, delayed puberty, decreased muscle mass, delay in bone maturation and psychosocial implications. With...
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Nigel Duara & Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Una mañana de viernes de junio, una serie de llamadas frenéticas sacaron a Carlos de un profundo sueño. Cuando llegó a una fábrica de ropa del centro de Los Ángeles, poco después de las 10 de la mañana, su hermano estaba encadenado. Agentes de una...