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Texas bill to ban teaching of critical race theory puts teachers on front lines of culture war over how history is taught

Texas bill to ban teaching of critical race theory puts teachers on front lines of culture war over how history is taught

Cynthia HirschhornJune 2, 2021race, education, leadership

COVID-19 restrictions protected California’s economy. Now it’s poised for a ‘euphoric’ rebound

COVID-19 restrictions protected California’s economy. Now it’s poised for a ‘euphoric’ rebound

Cynthia HirschhornJune 2, 2021California, economics

New York City Is About to Add 4,000 Street Vendors. Los Angeles Has Some Ideas to Borrow.

New York City Is About to Add 4,000 Street Vendors. Los Angeles Has Some Ideas to Borrow.

Cynthia HirschhornJune 2, 2021cities, Los Angeles, economics

The smartest way to finance clean energy that you’ve never heard of

The smartest way to finance clean energy that you’ve never heard of

Cynthia HirschhornJune 1, 2021environment, sustainability, economics

A frantic warning from 100 leading experts: Our democracy is in grave danger

A frantic warning from 100 leading experts: Our democracy is in grave danger

Cynthia HirschhornJune 1, 2021democracy, U.S.A., politics, government, voting

Schools face mental health crisis among students as pandemic trauma remains

Schools face mental health crisis among students as pandemic trauma remains

Cynthia HirschhornMay 31, 2021education, public health, youth, Los Angeles

In South Korea’s ‘healing forest,’ the pandemic-stressed compete for the ultimate chill

In South Korea’s ‘healing forest,’ the pandemic-stressed compete for the ultimate chill

Cynthia HirschhornMay 29, 2021public health, global

What is critical race theory, and why do Republicans want to ban it in schools?

What is critical race theory, and why do Republicans want to ban it in schools?

Cynthia HirschhornMay 29, 2021race, equality, U.S.A., education

Teen Girls Need Better Public Spaces to Hang Out

Teen Girls Need Better Public Spaces to Hang Out

Cynthia HirschhornMay 28, 2021youth, public space, civic space

These Twin Sisters Are Creating Space for Women in the Gaming World—and It's Paying Off

These Twin Sisters Are Creating Space for Women in the Gaming World—and It's Paying Off

Cynthia HirschhornMay 27, 2021women, global

Not your grandparents’ scrubs: Trendy medical-wear retailer Figs goes public

Not your grandparents’ scrubs: Trendy medical-wear retailer Figs goes public

Cynthia HirschhornMay 27, 2021women, workforce, innovation

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield on Maximizing Public Investments to Drive LA’s Economic Recovery

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield on Maximizing Public Investments to Drive LA’s Economic Recovery

Cynthia HirschhornMay 25, 2021infrastructure, Los Angeles, economics

This Federal Program to Aid Restaurants and Street Vendors Is Working

This Federal Program to Aid Restaurants and Street Vendors Is Working

Cynthia HirschhornMay 25, 2021U.S.A., equity, economics

Biden administration unveils offshore wind plan for California

Biden administration unveils offshore wind plan for California

Cynthia HirschhornMay 25, 2021environment, California

New LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman Shares Her Priorities & Approach to Homelessness

New LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman Shares Her Priorities & Approach to Homelessness

Cynthia HirschhornMay 25, 2021urban planning, housing, Los Angeles

In Pursuit of Equality, French Cities Adopt Gendered Budgets

In Pursuit of Equality, French Cities Adopt Gendered Budgets

Cynthia HirschhornMay 24, 2021cities, global, women, equity, equality, economics

Is This the World’s Most Aging-Friendly City?

Is This the World’s Most Aging-Friendly City?

Cynthia HirschhornMay 24, 2021cities, global, innovation, equity, urban planning

There's A New Proposal For The Homelessness Crisis: Get Agencies To Work Together

There's A New Proposal For The Homelessness Crisis: Get Agencies To Work Together

Cynthia HirschhornMay 20, 2021housing, Los Angeles