In this issue:
► Whether due to stress, fear, or industry deregulation, the COVID pandemic triggered an avalanche of alcohol-related deaths
► "Secret bar" bill seeks to disempower communities of color and ramp up the impact of alcohol outlet deregulation
► DOGHOUSE: Coca-Cola launches itself into the realm of Big Alcohol with an expanding line of youth-oriented, minority-targeted alcopops
► ...and more.

The Shadow Epidemic: Precipitous Spike in Alcohol Deaths During COVID-19

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Boozy Blanket of Silence: SB 980's Push for Secret Bar Openings Steals Community Voice

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DOGHOUSE: Coca-Cola's Alcopop Gambit Helps It Join the Ranks of Big Alcohol

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Youth Advocates Push for Lasting Change in San Rafael Corner Stores

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MORE NEWS 
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Shedding sunshine on moonshine: California Alcohol Legislation Tracker updated for 2022
(Alcohol Justice)


Innovative "Drunk on Film" course helps college students hold up a mirror to pop culture
(Notre Dame Magazine)

Agricultural workers (and Jorts the Cat) push vineyard-owning Gov. Newsom to recognize union rights
(Los Angeles Times)

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Marin youth join San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition to demand healthy stores