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In My Words: Pandemic presents a chance to address continued disparities in health care

To dismantle systemic racism in health care, we must be prepared to take drastic actions. In addressing concerns over the disproportionate deaths in communities of color, a recent UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute report suggests this starts with providing access to quality health care to historically marginalized communities.

Read More | August 17, 2020

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UCLA: Undocumented Residents During COVID-19 Excluded from Relief Efforts

A UCLA study published Monday found that the exclusion of undocumented residents and their families from the $1,200 given to taxpayers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an estimated loss of $10 billion in potential economic output. The study was a collaboration among the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute, the UCLA…

Read More | August 17, 2020

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Tiro por la culata, dejar a familias mixtas fuera de la ayuda por desempleo

The vast majority of these workers are considered essential, but when it comes to offering public assistance for them and their families -mixed- they become “disposable workers” as if by magic, says Dr. Raúl Hinojosa. This is a mistake that would cost the state a whopping $ 10 billion in losses.

Read More | August 17, 2020

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Ocho de cada 10 indocumentados en EEUU son trabajadores esenciales durante la pandemia, según estudio

La cifra proviene de un análisis de la Universidad de California, llamado ‘Trabajadores esenciales pero desechables’, e indica que ellos pagan anualmente 250 millones de dólares en impuestos, pero una vez pierden sus trabajos se convierten en familias “desechables”.

Read More | August 17, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → Immigrant Rights

Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Stimulus Funds Cost $10 Billion In Economic Activity

“Undocumented workers are fundamental to our economy, especially during the pandemic when many of them are the essential workers who are keeping us fed, safe and healthy,” said Sonja Diaz, founding director of the Latino Policy and Politics Institute.

Read More | August 17, 2020

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