Diverse News Voiceshttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mukx44fnqs2uACoM News Briefing Recap | Invasive Fruit Flies buff.ly/TNbePCA Panelists explained how state and county teams detect, contain and eradicate invasive fruit flies. Thank you to Victoria Hornbaker & Abraham Lopez-Zuniga (CDFA), Jordan Petersen (@countyofla.bsky.social) & Huong Dang (OC). https://buff.ly/TNbePCA02 Sep 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukx44fnqs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mukg6a7heb2wACoM News Briefing Recap | A Special Conversation w/ Climate Scientist Daniel Swain on the Super El Niño A strong El Niño could reshape winter weather across CA and the U.S., raising flood and coastal risks. See More: buff.ly/vQ4ktdR #ElNino #CAwx https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/super-el-nino-and-its-impact-on-our-weather-in-california-and-across-the-u-s/02 Sep 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukg6a7heb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mtx2xesixv2lACoM News Briefing Recap | Crackdown, Slowdown: ow Federal Immigration Policy Is Reshaping Small Town America Immigration sustains many small towns. Federal crackdowns are now straining workforces, schools and local economies. buff.ly/tzFwA9A https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/crackdown-slowdown-how-federal-immigration-policy-is-reshaping-small-town-america/26 Aug 2026 00:23 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx2xesixv2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mthgdw4mgv2mACoM News Briefing Recap | What’s Changing in Medi-Cal Work rules, renewals and benefits are changing. DHCS officials explain who may be affected and how members can protect coverage. buff.ly/dPiOsTx https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/whats-changing-in-medi-cal-work-rules-renewals-and-benefits/19 Aug 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthgdw4mgv2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3msvuf6aqb22hACoM News Briefing Recap | New Public Charge Rules Have Chilling Effects on Immigrants and Their Children New rules are raising fear and uncertainty among immigrant and mixed-status families. buff.ly/2fspvOi https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/new-public-charge-rules-have-chilling-effects-on-immigrants-and-their-children/12 Aug 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvuf6aqb22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3msgwt3iyzt2iACoM Briefing Recap | Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science How can Indigenous knowledge and modern science help protect the Amazon? Learn more: buff.ly/tZ88Hof Thank you to our guest speakerL Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza of Amazon Research Internacional. #AmazonRainforest https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/ancient-wisdom-modern-science-dr-rosa-vasquez-espinoza-on-saving-the-amazon-rainforest/06 Aug 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgwt3iyzt2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3msecdkimse2dGLP-1 drugs are reshaping obesity and diabetes care. ACoM examines long-term use, pediatric risks and unequal access: buff.ly/YHPD6OJ https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/beyond-weight-loss-examining-the-promise-and-risks-of-glp-1-drugs-across-the-lifespan/05 Aug 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3msecdkimse2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mrv6ah4yf426Why has climate change dropped off political radar as extreme weather intensifies? ACoM’s latest briefing examines policy retreat, clean-energy misinformation and frontline resilience. buff.ly/1TTuhcJ #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalJustice https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/climate-change-the-issue-that-dropped-off-the-political-radar/30 Jul 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrv6ah4yf426https://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mmagu2k7dj23ACoM Briefing Recap | 3 Million Americans Lose Critical Food Safety Net as Dramatic Cuts to SNAP Take Effect See More: buff.ly/ZjVxGyZ More than 3 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits as sweeping cuts and new eligibility rules take effect nationwide. #SNAP #FoodInsecurity #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/3-million-americans-lose-critical-food-safety-net-as-dramatic-cuts-to-snap-take-effect/19 May 2026 22:28 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmagu2k7dj23https://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mltlpgvzjz2k#ACoM Recap | Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation | See More: buff.ly/PoXH95d | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, #AntiAsianHate incidents remain far above pre-pandemic levels. Experts discuss rising hate crimes, harmful rhetoric, and accountability challenges. https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/hate-crimes-continue-to-rise-despite-federal-legislation/14 May 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltlpgvzjz2khttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3ml4wditd2w23ACoM Briefing Recap | Tracking ICE–Police Collaboration | See More: buff.ly/sZbwPXv | How do journalists uncover ICE–police collaboration when records are hidden or incomplete? Experts share tools, lawsuits, and strategies for accountability. #Immigration #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/tracking-ice-police-collaboration-tools-for-journalists-lawsuits-and-what-authorities-dont-want-you-to-see/05 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4wditd2w23https://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mkq76yg2r52jACoM News Briefing Recap | From Oil Shock to Checkout Lines: US–Iran War Drives Global Spike in Consumer Costs See More: buff.ly/6drTpAz Rising oil prices and supply chain disruptions from the US–Iran war are driving up costs for fuel, food, and everyday goods worldwide. #Inflation #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/from-oil-shock-to-checkout-lines-us-iran-war-drives-global-spike-in-consumer-costs/30 Apr 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq76yg2r52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mjzxmg7czj2wACoM News Briefing Recap | Unforeseen Consequences of a Ban on Birthright Citizenship See More: buff.ly/qKjnJeC Experts warn that ending birthright citizenship could reshape the U.S. workforce, economy, and constitutional protections for future generations. #ImmigrationPolicy #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/unforeseen-consequences-of-a-ban-on-birthright-citizenship/21 Apr 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzxmg7czj2whttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mjmwrkzcx62dACoM Recap | Do Cell Phone Bans at School Help or Hurt Students See More: buff.ly/UMjKZ0f Do school cell phone bans help students focus, or do they limit connection and support? This briefing looks at both sides as more states adopt restrictions. #Education #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/do-cell-phone-bans-at-school-help-or-hurt-students/16 Apr 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmwrkzcx62dhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mjigryohk52cClaims of an Iranian nuclear weapons program persist despite lacking evidence. Repeated over decades, they have shaped public belief and policy, driving a push toward confrontation based on a false premise. More buff.ly/IM3Jx1J https://buff.ly/IM3Jx1J14 Apr 2026 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjigryohk52chttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mjifshpfzi2aLos Angeles proposes its first streetlight fee increase in 30 years to fix aging infrastructure and delays. Costs would rise, but officials warn outages and safety risks will worsen without new funding. More buff.ly/IIXILly https://buff.ly/IIXILly14 Apr 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjifshpfzi2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mix5wuadvt22ACoM Recap | California Forestry Jobs Initiative See More: buff.ly/agOtYFN California is expanding forestry career pathways to tackle workforce gaps, wildfire risks, and sustainability challenges. #ForestryJobs #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/the-california-forestry-sector-jobs-initiative-expanding-career-pathways-and-strengthening-californias-workforce/08 Apr 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mix5wuadvt22https://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mihdxw64yd22ACoM Briefing Recap | Rise in Scams Targeting Immigrants See More: buff.ly/zCAvGpj Scams targeting immigrant communities are increasing across the U.S., with experts sharing how to avoid fraud and recover losses. #ScamAwareness #ACoM https://buff.ly/zCAvGpj01 Apr 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihdxw64yd22https://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mhthzqukza2fACoM Briefing Recap | Diaspora Politics in the Era of Trump See More: buff.ly/yB67pXg Diaspora communities are shaping U.S. policy debates and civic engagement amid rising global tensions. #DiasporaPolitics #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/diaspora-politics-in-the-era-of-trump/24 Mar 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhthzqukza2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mhbsi7rufc2eACoM News Briefing Recap: Overdose deaths are dropping in LA County, but remain highest in Black, Latino, Indigenous and low-income communities. Experts discuss harm-reduction strategies and targeted efforts to close these disparities. 🔗 buff.ly/OAIBo7d #PublicHealth #HarmReduction #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/drug-overdose-deaths-drop-in-la-but-not-in-black-latino-low-income-communities-county-focus-on-disparities/17 Mar 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbsi7rufc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mgq7ghq3i32e#ACoM News Briefing Recap | What Makes Us Laugh in Dark Times — Humor as an Antidote to Fear | In uncertain times, humor helps communities confront fear and challenge power. Comedians discuss how satire shapes culture. 🔗 buff.ly/I5YyMzC #Comedy #Satire https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/what-makes-us-laugh-in-dark-times-humor-as-an-antidote-to-fear/10 Mar 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgq7ghq3i32ehttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mg6f2wtojg2n#ACoM News Briefing Recap At Surveillance Tech: No Place Left to Hide in San Francisco, experts discussed the rise of data collection, facial recognition, and government demands for sensitive records — and what it means for privacy, speech, and democracy. 🔗 buff.ly/W52PNmq #Surveillance #Privacy #AI https://americancommunitymedia.org/events/on-site/surveillance-tech-no-place-left-to-hide/03 Mar 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6f2wtojg2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mfn66lr3i72nACoM News Briefing Recap | Mapping the Vaccine Landscape with Dr. Richard Besser As vaccine hesitancy rises and policies shift, Dr. Besser warn of growing risks—including the return of preventable diseases. What’s next for U.S. vaccine guidance? 🔗 buff.ly/vgo6nOK #Vaccines #PublicHealth #ACoM https://buff.ly/vgo6nOK24 Feb 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfn66lr3i72nhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mfaxztt4yg2nWomen spoke out about Jeffrey Epstein for years — but who listened? This briefing centers survivor voices, institutional accountability, and what justice looks like moving forward. 🔗 buff.ly/4FRryID #EpsteinFiles #SurvivorVoices #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/the-epstein-files-women-spoke-out-then-and-now-but-who-listened/20 Feb 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfaxztt4yg2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mekbtpyu6y2qACoM News Briefing Recap As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, communities are reclaiming histories threatened by censorship, monument removals, and curriculum limits—working to preserve a fuller American story. 🔗 buff.ly/fgbxkyc #Community #History #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/on-cusp-of-250th-anniversary-the-push-to-reclaim-community-narratives/11 Feb 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mekbtpyu6y2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3me5fw3af3z2oCalifornia’s Dream For All program is helping first-generation buyers cover down payments and closing costs—opening doors to homeownership and intergenerational wealth for underserved communities. 🔗 buff.ly/hCB9D6o #CalHFA #Homeownership #Housing #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/making-dreams-come-true-calhfa-program-targets-first-generation-homebuyers/05 Feb 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3me5fw3af3z2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mdgoayrbtx2oACoM News Briefing Recap As ICE enforcement intensifies across the U.S., communities are organizing legal, local, and grassroots resistance—challenging raids, defending immigrants, and shaping a growing movement for accountability. 🔗 buff.ly/QzyhT3H #ICE #Immigration #CommunityResistance #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/as-risks-escalate-wave-of-community-resistance-to-ice-enforcement-spreads/27 Jan 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgoayrbtx2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mcvbagtxbw2vFrom Texas back roads to small-town sidewalks, Buddhist monks walk for peace, drawing communities together without slogans, speeches, or demands. Full story at buff.ly/kdtkinH20 Jan 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcvbagtxbw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/amcommmedia.bsky.social/post/3mcv3xmrwcj2jACoM News Briefing Recap | Rising U.S. health care costs are reshaping access as spending hits ~18 % of GDP and ACA tax credits expire. Experts examine drivers and solutions to widening gaps in coverage and affordability. 🔗 buff.ly/iDCDapi #HealthCare #HealthAccess #Affordability #ACoM https://americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefings/how-soaring-costs-are-reshaping-health-care-access/20 Jan 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:rwfl5wpsynnykhvgrqnvte3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcv3xmrwcj2j