Rene Ciria-Cruz

Social Paranoia Feeds US Gun Culture

A dread of unseen threats against oneu2019s personal safety feeds the demand for automatic assault rifles and handguns, much to the delight of obliging firearm manufacturers.

By: Rene Ciria-Cruz ,; NewAmericaMedia

December 30, 2012

News Analysis

Prop 34 Would End California Death Penalty

A perfect alignment of advantageous factors enabled opponents of capital punishment to place its abolition on the ballot for the first time in California.

By: Rene Ciria-Cruz ,; NewAmericanMedia

August 27, 2012

News

Survey: California’s Ethnic Minorities Want State to Act Now on Global Warming

Ethnic minorities showed the most concern over air pollution and are most aware that the health threat is more serious in lower-income areas than in other areas.

By: Rene Ciria-Cruz ,; NewAmericaMedia

August 11, 2012

News

Affordable Housing Wobbles as Redevelopment Agencies Close

Affordable housing advocates across California are scrambling for alternative sources of funding following the closure of the state’s redevelopment agencies last February.A state law upheld by the California Supreme …

By: Rene Ciria-Cruz ,; NewAmericaMedia

May 1, 2012

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