Perspectives | Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

From Crisis Response to Lasting Change

September 29, 2025 | by

How can we build a future where people are not just surviving, but also thriving?

At Haas Jr., we are seeking to find a balance between responding to the many emergencies our communities are facing and the work that needs to be done to seed change

The heartbreaking stories are piling up. Immigrant neighbors living in fear of what’s next for them and their families. Lifelong public servants cast aside, their livelihoods gone. College students dealing with disa…

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Building “Narrative Power” To Shift Policy and Opinion on Immigrants

September 29, 2025 | by

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We need to put forward a clear, bold vision of belonging

The national narrative around immigrants is being shaped by misinformation and fear over facts—with real-world consequences.

Why This MattersImmigrants are core to the fabric of California and integral to every aspect of life in our state—powering innovation and economic growth, sustaining our food and health systems, and enriching our ne…

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Lack of Language Services Keeps Too Many Eligible Immigrants From Voting

September 29, 2025 | by

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We’re working with partners to make sure everyone can have a voice

Making voting easier and more accessible for all eligible voters is essential to a strong and thriving democracy

Why This MattersCalifornia has the nation’s highest proportion of households (43%) who speak a language other than English at home. Approximately 3.2 million eligible California voters—one in eight voters—are limite…

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It is Time to Tell a Powerful Story About Immigrants

September 29, 2025 | by

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A conversation with Shauna Siggelkow at Define American

The cultural ground we stand on is contested—and reclaiming it is urgent.

For U.S. immigrants and their allies, families, neighbors, and friends, this is a time of bracing fear and uncertainty. A surge in unlawful arrests and deportations is wreaking havoc on families, communities and the…

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Transferring From Community College Is Too Hard

September 29, 2025 | by

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Students face too many inequitable barriers on the path to a four-year institution

We’re working with partners to tackle a big part of the problem: lost credits

Why This MattersCommunity college is an affordable, accessible on-ramp to a bachelor’s degree—especially for students who are low-income, first-generation, or from communities of color. With 2.1 million students at…

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Strengthening Democracy with Data

September 29, 2025 | by

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How a New Initiative at UC Berkeley Is Using Research to Help Drive Engagement, Equity

A Q&A with Jake Grumbach, Associate Professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy

In 2024, UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy launched a new initiative focused on strengthening democracy policy in California and nationwide through research, teaching, and collaboration with practitioner…

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From Crisis Response to Lasting Change

Building “Narrative Power” To Shift Policy and Opinion on Immigrants

Lack of Language Services Keeps Too Many Eligible Immigrants From Voting

Transferring From Community College Is Too Hard

Strengthening Democracy with Data

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Building “Narrative Power” To Shift Policy and Opinion on Immigrants

Lack of Language Services Keeps Too Many Eligible Immigrants From Voting

It is Time to Tell a Powerful Story About Immigrants

Transferring From Community College Is Too Hard

Strengthening Democracy with Data

Featured Content

From Crisis Response to Lasting Change

Building “Narrative Power” To Shift Policy and Opinion on Immigrants

Lack of Language Services Keeps Too Many Eligible Immigrants From Voting

Transferring From Community College Is Too Hard

Strengthening Democracy with Data

Every Voice Shines New Light

Perspectives Search Filters

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From Crisis Response to Lasting Change

Building “Narrative Power” To Shift Policy and Opinion on Immigrants

Lack of Language Services Keeps Too Many Eligible Immigrants From Voting

It is Time to Tell a Powerful Story About Immigrants

Transferring From Community College Is Too Hard

Strengthening Democracy with Data

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