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Unlawful border crossings dropped to four-year low in November, new data show

Unlawful border crossings dropped to four-year low in November, new data show

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 31, 2024immigration, policy, government, politics

What Critics Get Wrong About the Ivy League

What Critics Get Wrong About the Ivy League

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 28, 2024education, youth, politics, culture

U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage

U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 27, 2024housing, policy, economics, civic space, public space

California is growing again: Golden State’s population rebounds to near pre-pandemic level

California is growing again: Golden State’s population rebounds to near pre-pandemic level

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 23, 2024California, economics, data, civic space, public space, immigration, culture

After decades on the San Pedro waterfront, famous fish market signs lease for decades more

After decades on the San Pedro waterfront, famous fish market signs lease for decades more

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 22, 2024civic space, culture, development, urban planning, design

Why It’s Hard to Control What Gets Taught in Public Schools

Why It’s Hard to Control What Gets Taught in Public Schools

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 20, 2024education, youth, policy, democracy, courts, politics, government

California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu in Cattle

California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu in Cattle

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 18, 2024California, health, public health, government

Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 18, 2024california, government, policy, health, public health

‘Life-Changing’ Psychedelics, for When Life Is Ending

‘Life-Changing’ Psychedelics, for When Life Is Ending

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 17, 2024health, culture, public health

FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know

FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 17, 2024public safety, technology, media, infrastructure, data

Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there's a hitch

Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there's a hitch

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 17, 2024workforce, youth, education, economics

California has sweeping new rules for home insurance. What to know

California has sweeping new rules for home insurance. What to know

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2024finance, public finance, california, policy, housing, environment

A Constitutional Convention? Some Democrats Fear It’s Coming.

A Constitutional Convention? Some Democrats Fear It’s Coming.

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2024democracy, policy, government, politics

No college degree? No worries. Newsom unveils plan for well-paying jobs without one

No college degree? No worries. Newsom unveils plan for well-paying jobs without one

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2024education, workforce, policy, California, government, economics, youth

‘Time is running out.’ University unions rush to organize before the Trump White House

‘Time is running out.’ University unions rush to organize before the Trump White House

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2024education, youth, justice, civic action, activism, politics, government, policy, workforce

The 2024 Election Marked the Culmination of a Half-Century Transformation in American Politics

The 2024 Election Marked the Culmination of a Half-Century Transformation in American Politics

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2024voting, politics, government, culture, democracy, race, economics

Questions ABC News Should Answer Following the $16 Million Trump Settlement

Questions ABC News Should Answer Following the $16 Million Trump Settlement

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 16, 2024media, communication, politics, policy, courts, justice

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 13, 2024finance, economics, policy, innovation, workforce

As children’s book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

As children’s book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 12, 2024education, youth, policy, media, communication, California