Tag: Low-Income
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For City Heights, The Path To Power Runs Through The Ballot And The Census
The 2020 census is gearing up to be a critical one for California. As more people leave the state in search of affordable housing, California stands to possibly lose a congressional seat after the 2020 census.
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The Quality of a Legal Defense: Does it Matter if You’re Rich or Poor, Black or White?
By Maureen Cavanaugh and Patty Lane Is the quality of legal representation different for someone who is poor and accused of a crime versus someone who can afford their own attorney? Stephen B. Bright of the Southern Center for Human Rights says the civil rights movement has had little effect on the justice system. He…
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Millions of Poor Californians Face Higher Medical Costs
By Kenny Goldberg Millions of low-income Californians will have to cough up more money when they go to the doctor. The state’s new budget deal includes a number of cuts to the Medi-Cal program. People on Medi-Cal will face higher co-payments when they see a doctor, and they’ll be limited to seven doctor visits a…