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California's Landmark Electric Truck Rule Targets 'Diesel Death Zone'

California's Landmark Electric Truck Rule Targets 'Diesel Death Zone'

Guest UserJune 26, 2020environment, California

One of the most powerful works of video art will be available free online this weekend. Here’s why you must watch.

One of the most powerful works of video art will be available free online this weekend. Here’s why you must watch.

Guest UserJune 26, 2020art, museum

Zombie philanthropy: The rich have stashed billions in donor-advised charities — but it’s not reaching those in need

Zombie philanthropy: The rich have stashed billions in donor-advised charities — but it’s not reaching those in need

Guest UserJune 24, 2020philanthropy

Want to tear down insidious monuments to racism and segregation? Bulldoze L.A. freeways

Want to tear down insidious monuments to racism and segregation? Bulldoze L.A. freeways

Guest UserJune 24, 2020urban design, urban planning, race, civic space, Los Angeles

LAUSD votes against proposal to defund school police and can’t agree on reform plans

LAUSD votes against proposal to defund school police and can’t agree on reform plans

Guest UserJune 23, 2020education, police, Los Angeles

San Diego’s New Parks Plan Hopes for Quality over Quantity

San Diego’s New Parks Plan Hopes for Quality over Quantity

Guest UserJune 23, 2020public space, civic space

Pioneering Biourbanism Using Design Tools

Pioneering Biourbanism Using Design Tools

Guest UserJune 23, 2020cities, urban design, environment

Design Hacks Will Dominate the Coronavirus Recovery Landscape

Design Hacks Will Dominate the Coronavirus Recovery Landscape

Guest UserJune 23, 2020public health, design, civic space

Los Angeles Land Covenants, Redlining; Creation and Effects

Los Angeles Land Covenants, Redlining; Creation and Effects

Guest UserJune 22, 2020urban planning, race, civic space, Los Angeles

Want to save the world? Do your homework first

Want to save the world? Do your homework first

Guest UserJune 20, 2020philanthropy, Los Angeles

Nine ideas for making our city’s public space more race equitable

Nine ideas for making our city’s public space more race equitable

Guest UserJune 18, 2020public space, civic space

The Racist History of Curfews in America

The Racist History of Curfews in America

Guest UserJune 18, 2020U.S.A., history, race, police

Pandemic Travel Patterns Hint at Our Urban Future

Pandemic Travel Patterns Hint at Our Urban Future

Guest UserJune 18, 2020transportation, global, civic space

Students Provide a Direct Line to Help Struggling County Workers

Students Provide a Direct Line to Help Struggling County Workers

Guest UserJune 18, 2020public health, Los Angeles

How Social Media Has Changed Civil Rights Protests

How Social Media Has Changed Civil Rights Protests

Guest UserJune 18, 2020technology

'We’re Not Going to Know Who the President Is Until Well Into November.' These Are the Scenarios Worrying Election Officials

'We’re Not Going to Know Who the President Is Until Well Into November.' These Are the Scenarios Worrying Election Officials

Guest UserJune 17, 2020politics, U.S.A., voting