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Village Teacher Wins $1 Million Prize For World's Most 'Exceptional' Educator

Village Teacher Wins $1 Million Prize For World's Most 'Exceptional' Educator

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 12, 2021education, global

‘They thought I was so low’: Women say they were harassed, bullied, ignored at powerful water agency

‘They thought I was so low’: Women say they were harassed, bullied, ignored at powerful water agency

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 12, 2021women

The Tokyo Olympics Boss Has Finally Resigned Over Sexist Comments. It’s Hardly a Victory for Women in Japan, Activists Say

The Tokyo Olympics Boss Has Finally Resigned Over Sexist Comments. It’s Hardly a Victory for Women in Japan, Activists Say

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 11, 2021women, global

Can a Park Prevent Gentrification?

Can a Park Prevent Gentrification?

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 10, 2021park, public space, civic space, equity, urban design, urban planning

Milestones, interrupted

Milestones, interrupted

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 9, 2021women

Biden Administration Resurrects Office To Help Women 'At The Breaking Point'

Biden Administration Resurrects Office To Help Women 'At The Breaking Point'

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 4, 2021U.S.A., politics, government, women

Three States and Two Cities Are Getting Serious About Public Banking

Three States and Two Cities Are Getting Serious About Public Banking

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 4, 2021cities, U.S.A., government, economics

The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election

The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 4, 2021U.S.A., politics, government, voting

Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests

Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 1, 2021public health

How the Federal Government Could Help Kill the Highways It Built

How the Federal Government Could Help Kill the Highways It Built

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 1, 2021U.S.A., infrastructure, transportation, history, urban planning, urban design

The Gerrymander Battles Loom, as G.O.P. Looks to Press Its Advantage

The Gerrymander Battles Loom, as G.O.P. Looks to Press Its Advantage

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 31, 2021U.S.A., politics, government

Citing climate change, LADWP ends free water deal for Long Valley ranchers and sparks anger among conservationists

Citing climate change, LADWP ends free water deal for Long Valley ranchers and sparks anger among conservationists

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 30, 2021environment, water, California, Los Angeles, climate

Facebook’s New Oversight Board Is Deciding Donald Trump’s Fate. Will It Also Define the Future of the Company?

Facebook’s New Oversight Board Is Deciding Donald Trump’s Fate. Will It Also Define the Future of the Company?

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 29, 2021technology, politics, media

We Can End Hunger in America—If We're Willing to Make Significant Changes to Our Food System

We Can End Hunger in America—If We're Willing to Make Significant Changes to Our Food System

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 29, 2021U.S.A., public health

The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.

The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 28, 2021environment, U.S.A.

Mayors Call for Federal Response to US Art Crisis

Mayors Call for Federal Response to US Art Crisis

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 28, 2021art, cities, U.S.A.