Accent Advocate - Census 2010 RSS

Homeless young people left uncounted

Lauren Shiraishi, opinion editor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Lauren Shiraishi, opinion editorYouth remain beneath radar

Growing up, the only issue most children have to encounter is working hard in school. Yet, a growing number of youth in Contra Costa County are faced with a larger problem and - having a place to call home....

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Inaccuracies fog up results

Holly Pablo, editor-in-chief — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Holly Pablo, editor-in-chiefProcess’ mistakes question veracity

Despite efforts to record every person in the nation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that millions of mistakes are made each census period, particularly in surveys relating to metropolitan cities and college students....

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Social media trigger new approach

Cody McFarland, staff illustrator — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Cody McFarland, staff illustrator

Since its last decennial count, the U.S. Census Bureau has begun taking advantage of more social media to spark interest among one of the nation's most difficult-to-count groups and - youth....

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Allocation dependent on nation’s survey

Asia Camagong, associate editor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Asia Camagong, associate editorSpecific needs require close, full attention

With $400 billion in federal funding per year to be distributed across the country for the next decade, approximately 10 questions may give face to key areas whose conditions demand attention the most....

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Ethnic diversity in constant flux

Alexandra Waite, news editor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

Immigration, assimilation alter identity

The population in the United States, the third largest country in the world, has experienced a dramatic shift in ethnic diversity since the decennial census was last taken in 2000....

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Same-sex marriages recognized

Brent Bainto, social media editor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Brent Bainto, social media editorGay couples see first official tally

In the spirit of progression, the U.S. Census Bureau made the decision to officially tally same-sex couples and families for the first time in the national survey's history....

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Family event spreads joy, knowledge

Lissette Alvarez, staff writer — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

Iron Triangle residents visit Census Party

RICHMOND and - By providing a welcoming family-oriented environment, those involved with organizing the Census Party believed they successfully informed some of this city's residents about the 2010 census....

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Stand up, be counted

The Advocate Editorial Board — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

More than 300 years ago, a group of colonies united together to break free from a ruling empire that they deemed unjust. Their slogan: 'No taxation without representation.'...

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Richmond among ‘hard-to-count’

Holly Pablo, editor-in-chief — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Holly Pablo, editor-in-chiefExpected growth needs accuracy

For the first time in the history of the census, the number of people living in Contra Costa County is estimated to exceed one million. History also indicates that many residents do not respond to the decennial survey, however, county officials say....

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Reduction aims for improvement

Lamar James, news editor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Lamar James, news editorShorter form seeks better participation

A significant and historic change was made this year to the way people fill out the census, as the previous 50-question form was reduced to a mere 10 questions, which will account for every citizen who completes the survey....

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Voices to be heard in 2010

Alec Surmani, associate editor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

By: Alec Surmani, associate editorBureau seeking fair assessment

Some promise the rewarding of belief in change. Others paint an image of stronger community identity and responsibility. A sense of social duty, be it ethical or mandated by law, emerge from others still....

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