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Jackson Stephens

San Francisco
As seen in: The San Francisco Standard, MDPI, Voice of America (VOA), NewsBreak, Religion News Service, Pacific Daily News, Longview News-Journal, News-Press Now, Capital & Main, USC Annenberg Media, Fantasy Alarm and
Covers:  Immigration, Incarceration Issues, International Policy, Religion
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Jackson Stephens’s Biography

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The stories I am most passionate to tell are in-depth under reported issues facing immigrants and refugees, especially how government and laws affect these communities.

I have experience at USC Annenberg Media reporting and publishing text, radio, and video pieces. I am a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

As the USC Annenberg Media Global City Desk Editor I was responsible for editing writers feature and day of news articles…

Jackson Stephens’s Journalist Portfolio

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California Pardons Help Former Prisoners Beat Deportation

California Pardons Help Former Prisoners Beat Deportation

The threat of detention and eventual deportation is a major challenge facing some formerly incarcerated Los A…

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Alabama death row inmate hopes courts will allow chaplain by his side at execution

Alabama death row inmate hopes courts will allow chaplain by his side at execution

(RNS) - Charles L. Burton Jr. doesn't want to be alone when he dies. The death row inmate hopes a federal cou…

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EU Expansion Unlikely in the Near Future After Summit

EU Expansion Unlikely in the Near Future After Summit

BRUSSELS-The summit of the European Council on October 17-18 was a turbulent one for discussions about expand…

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Myanmar's Rohingya Face Diplomatic Obstacles

Myanmar's Rohingya Face Diplomatic Obstacles

The Rohingya population of Myanmar became known, in some instances for the first time, to many in the United …

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Immigrants in LA create mental health nonprofit focused on community well-being

Immigrants in LA create mental health nonprofit focused on community well-being

While lawmakers across the U.S. fiercely debate the implementation of mental health programs, a group of Afri…

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Protesters rally for policy change after data show racial profiling during police stops

Protesters rally for policy change after data show racial profiling during police stops

Activists called for systematic change within the Los Angeles Police Department after released data show that…

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Articles

The biggest winners in San Francisco's property tax lottery

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By Kevin Truong Verified, Jackson Stephens
| The San Francisco Standard Verified
Utilizing city property and tax records, as well as data from Zillow, the Standard found the top four homes in San Francisco with the biggest discount in property tax rates based on their current market values. Surprisingly, despite their locked-in deal paying low taxes, the Willenborgs are selling up. A listing for the property-asking $32 million-touts "awe-inspiring Golden Gate Bridge panoramic views" and its appearance in numerous Hollywood films like Jagged Edge and Sweet November.
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San Francisco kicks off Juneteenth by celebrating Black-owned businesses

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By Jackson Stephens
| The San Francisco Standard Verified
By Jackson StephensPublished Jun. 01, 2024 • 6:21pm While Juneteenth became a federal holiday just a few years ago, San Francisco has been observing Emancipation Day with parties, parades and other events since 1945. Seventy-nine years later, the city’s festivities make it one of the longest continuously running Juneteenth celebrations in the country.
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Alcatraz ferry workers strike ahead of tourist season

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By Garrett Leahy Verified, Jackson Stephens
| The San Francisco Standard Verified
Workers who ferry tourists to and from Alcatraz went on strike Saturday amid sputtering negotiations for a labor contract, forcing some of their managers to pilot the boats. About 100 Alcatraz City Cruises employees—who unionized in 2022 under the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific—voted Tuesday to approve a strike as they push for a contract that would give them higher wages and benefits, as well as more dependable schedules.
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