Children Get Left Behind In the Land of Plenty
Working Families Face Financial Insecurity Since July 2021, working families have found relief from the pandemic’s impact with monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Meera Kymal
What’s Going On With Our Kid’s Mental Health?
The pandemic has been especially hard on children and youth with alarming increases in teen suicide and mental health problems in young people say mental health
Bay Area Climate Activists Say Glasgow Climate Change Conference Fell Short
At the Front Door: Lessons from Glasgow's Climate Change Summit – a column on climate change in our lives Did Glasgow’s COP26 conference make significant st
How Anjali Got Her Son Back: A Story of Transnational Abandonment & Child Custody
Anjali Kour was expecting her first baby and living with her husband’s family in New Delhi, when her in-laws told her in no uncertain terms, that she needed t
How Priya Won A Second Chance At Her American Dream: A Story of Transnational Abandonment
Locked out of her Fremont apartment after a domestic dispute turned violent, Priya huddled terrified in a corner of the hallway. Her new husband had thrown her
Historic Wins For Asian Americans In November 2021 Elections
In historic firsts, several Americans of Asian descent were voted into office in the November 2 general election. They included Michelle Wu the first woman,
“Don’t Take My Child From Me” – Anjali Kour’s Story – Chai With Sahelis: A Desi Dost Project
Anjali Kour married a H1B visa holder. Then domestic violence destroyed her marriage. But loss of immigration status nearly cost Anjali her son. For years she f
“It’s Not Just A Thappad” – Rennu’s Story – Chai With Sahelis: A Desi Dost Project
Domestic Violence is not just about a slap says Rennu Dillon, an outspoken advocate for women's rights. She arrived as a new bride in the US almost 30 years
“I’m A Warrior” – Priya’s Story – Chai With Sahelis: A Desi Dost Project
In a unique storytelling project, survivors from our community share deeply personal stories about their experience living with and surviving domestic violenc
Narika Broadens Access to Alameda’s Rent Relief Program
When Alameda Housing Secure (AHS) rolled out its rental assistance program earlier this year, it was a challenge to get information and help out to those who ne
No Abhishekams For the Rivers That Run Through Chennai and LA
At the Front Door: Revitalizing Urban Rivers – a column on climate change in our lives. The Cooum in Chennai, the Pinheiros River in Sao Paolo, and the Los A
Sheetal Ohri’s ‘Custodial Battle’ Is the Story of an Immigrant Mother Denied Justice
Today, Bay Area-based Sheetal Ohri is a successful entrepreneur and radio show host on Bolly 92.3 FM KSJO, but behind her success lies an agonizing tale of a
