GLP-1 drugs are reshaping obesity and diabetes care. ACoM examines long-term use, pediatric risks and unequal access: buff.ly/YHPD6OJ
Beyond Weight Loss: Examining the Promise and Risks of GLP-1 Drugs Across the Lifespan
Experts examine the promise, risks, long-term effects, and unequal access surrounding GLP-1 medications as their use expands across children, adults, and older Americans nationwide.
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Why 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
Climate Change - The Issue That Dropped Off the Political Radar
Climate scientists and frontline communities examine intensifying extreme weather, climate misinformation, weakened commitments, El Niño risks, resilience strategies, and practical solutions for…
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ACoM 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
3 Million Americans Lose Critical Food Safety Net, as Dramatic Cuts to SNAP Take Effect
Speakers explore new data, discuss funding stakes for states and families, and demonstrate a dashboard analyzing health trends and ts drivers nationwide.
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#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.
Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation
Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, anti-Asian hate remains elevated. Our experts examine rising incidents, harmful rhetoric, and ongoing efforts to improve reporting and protection.
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ACoM 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
Tracking ICE–Police Collaboration: Tools for Journalists, Lawsuits and What Authorities Don’t Want You to See
As local police expand roles in immigration enforcement, limited transparency around ICE collaboration raises accountability concerns. Experts share strategies for accessing records, analyzing data,…
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ACoM 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
From Oil Shock to Checkout Lines: US–Iran War Drives Global Spike in Consumer Costs
The US-Iran war is driving oil price spikes and global supply chain disruptions, raising costs for fuel, food, and goods. Experts examine war-driven inflation, economic risks, and potential solutions.
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ACoM 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
Unforeseen Consequences of a Ban on Birthright Citizenship
Trump’s proposed birthright citizenship ban faces Supreme Court review, raising concerns over economic impacts, workforce shortages, and creation of a stateless underclass, while states consider…
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ACoM 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
Do Cell Phone Bans at School Help or Hurt Students?
As 33 states restrict classroom phone use, debate intensifies over social media’s harms versus its role in connection and creative expression.
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Claims 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
A Case for War? Iran’s Non-Existent Nuclear Weapons Program
The United States’ repeated attacks on Iran over more than 40 years are based on a lie: that Iran has a nuclear weapons program.
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Los 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
Los Angeles Proposes First Streetlight Fee Increase in 30 Years
A staff of 185 employees are responsible for maintaining a system that includes about 220,000 lights and spans two-thirds of the city’s 470 square miles.
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ACoM 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
The California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative: Expanding Career Pathways and Strengthening California’s Workforce
California’s Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative promotes careers in forest management, wildfire prevention, and sustainability, expanding access for underrepresented communities.
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ACoM 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
Steep Rise in Scams Targeting Immigrants – How to Avoid and How to Recover
Scams targeting immigrant communities in the U.S. are rising sharply. Experts examine common fraud schemes, how victims can protect their assets, and legal pathways available for recovery and…
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ACoM 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
Diaspora Politics in the Era of Trump
Diaspora communities are shaping U.S. foreign policy debates, influencing views on sanctions, democracy, and global conflict. Experts examine political engagement, internal divisions, and impacts on…
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ACoM 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
Drug Overdose Deaths Drop in LA But Not in Black, Latino, Low Income Communities - County Focus on Disparities
Drug overdose deaths are falling in Los Angeles County, but disparities persist in Black, Latino, Indigenous, and low-income communities. Experts discuss prevention, harm reduction, treatment…
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#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
What Makes Us Laugh in Dark Times – Humor as an Antidote To Fear
Comedians and cultural voices explore how humor and satire help communities process fear, challenge power, and understand politics and culture during turbulent times, even as comedians face growing…
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#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
Surveillance Tech: No Place Left to Hide
A San Francisco briefing will examine expanding deportation-linked surveillance, raising concerns about free speech, privacy, and government transparency.
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ACoM 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
Mapping the Vaccine Landscape With Dr. Richard Besser
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets Feb. 25–27 as Dr. Richard Besser discusses recent vaccine recommendations, expected seasonal guidance, rising measles cases, and growing…
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Women 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
THE EPSTEIN FILES: Women Spoke Out, Then and Now. But Who Listened?
Newly released Epstein case files refocus attention on sex trafficking victims often ignored by power and law enforcement. Experts examine trafficking prevalence, barriers to justice, survivor…
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ACoM 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
On Cusp of 250th Anniversary – The Push to Reclaim Community Narratives
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, communities push back against efforts to erase nonwhite history. Speakers discuss reclaiming community narratives amid censorship of museums, monuments, and…
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Attacks on immigrant health was a key topic at our #HAC2026, & we were honored to host @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social, who spoke w/ @amcommmedia.bsky.social about how the escalated ICE actions in MN is causing immigrant communities to avoid & delay care. americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/...
Minnesotans Are Afraid to Access Healthcare Amid Massive ICE Surge
Minnesota residents are afraid to access healthcare amid a flurry of ICE activity in the state which has impacted immigrants and citizens.
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California’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
Making Dreams Come True–CalHFA Program Targets First-Generation Homebuyers
California’s Dream For All program helps first-generation buyers in immigrant and minority communities afford homeownership through shared appreciation loans, offering down payment support, expanding…
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ACoM 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
As Risks Escalate, Wave of Community Resistance to ICE Enforcement Spreads
As ICE enforcement intensifies nationwide, communities are mounting legal, local, and grassroots resistance. Experts examine escalating raids, community defense efforts, risks to public safety, and…
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From 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/kdtkinH
ACoM 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
How Soaring Costs Are Reshaping Health Care Access
U.S. health care spending now equals 18% of GDP. As ACA subsidies expire, premiums rise, coverage drops, and costs surge, experts examine drivers of affordability and solutions to widening health…
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Greenland’s rejection of U.S. pressure is rooted not in geopolitics or money, but in Indigenous history, collective values, and a long memory of how power treats land and people. Full story at buff.ly/VD0NQ2X
ACoM News Briefing Recap: After U.S. military action toppled Venezuela’s leader, experts weigh in on the uncertain path ahead — from governance and democratic transition to global foreign policy implications. 🔗 buff.ly/hxqeXEb #Venezuela #USForeignPolicy #ACoM
Venezuela After U.S. Military Action: What Comes Next for the Country and the World
U.S. military action removed Venezuela’s ruler, ending one phase of crisis and opening uncertainty over governance, legitimacy, democratic recovery, and the future of U.S. interventionist foreign…
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ACoM News Briefing Recap: Mass shootings & gun violence remain major challenges in the U.S., with the nation still leading peer countries in gun deaths. Experts discuss causes, policy solutions & community efforts to reduce harm. 🔗 buff.ly/jZqwRb4 #GunViolence #MassShootings #PublicHealth #ACoM
Can the US Gain Ground on Mass Shootings and Gun Violence?
Despite a decline in mass shootings, the U.S. leads peer nations in gun deaths. Experts examine causes of gun violence, federal policy solutions, and effective local prevention efforts in cities like…
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ACoM News Briefing | America’s Shrinking Population As U.S. birth rates fall and immigration slows, experts examine the possibility of long-term population decline and its effects on the economy and society. Learn more: buff.ly/trjo2yp #PopulationDecline #Demographics #ACoM
America’s Incredibly Shrinking Population
U.S. birth rates are falling, immigration is slowing, and population decline looms. Experts explore demographic trends, economic impacts of a shrinking labor force, and global parallels reshaping…
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ACoM News Briefing | Legal to “Unauthorized”? Experts break down how policy shifts under the Trump administration are stripping lawful protections and reclassifying long-term immigrants as “unauthorized,” altering the future of U.S. immigration. Learn more: buff.ly/4XNczpZ #Immigration #DACA #TPS
From Legality to Illegality: How the Trump Administration Is Reclassifying Lawful Immigrants as “Unauthorized”
The Trump administration is canceling legal protections for immigrants, pushing lawful residents toward “unauthorized” status, restricting visas, freezing Afghan requests, and threatening pathways…
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ACoM News Briefing | CA Preserves Maternal Health Coverage Even as national programs shrink, California maintains full pregnancy + postpartum care through Medi-Cal/Family PACT — including midwife support. Learn more: buff.ly/ud5c5Di #MaternalHealth #MediCal #HealthEquity #ACoM
Amid National Health Cutbacks, California Preserves Full Maternal Coverage
California expands maternal and reproductive health access through Medi-Cal and Family PACT, offering pregnancy, postpartum, midwife, doula, and family planning services to families — including…
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