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Military Leaders Warn of 'Extreme Strain' on Civil-Military Relations

Military Leaders Warn of 'Extreme Strain' on Civil-Military Relations

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 6, 2022government, policy, politics, democracy, civic engagement, leadership

10.5 million children lost a parent or caregiver because of covid, study says

10.5 million children lost a parent or caregiver because of covid, study says

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 6, 2022youth, public health, global

Bass and Caruso have talked big on homelessness. Now they’re offering some details

Bass and Caruso have talked big on homelessness. Now they’re offering some details

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 4, 2022government, politics, los angeles, housing

California promised to improve response to deadly heat waves. It’s still struggling

California promised to improve response to deadly heat waves. It’s still struggling

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 3, 2022California, climate, environment, policy, government, public health

He used AI to win a fine-arts competition. Was it cheating?

He used AI to win a fine-arts competition. Was it cheating?

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 2, 2022art, technology, culture

Serena Williams loses at U.S. Open in what may be her final match

Serena Williams loses at U.S. Open in what may be her final match

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 2, 2022women, sports

Bosses say remote work kills culture. These companies disagree.

Bosses say remote work kills culture. These companies disagree.

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 1, 2022workforce, communication, culture

Playground asphalt sizzles to 145 degrees in extreme heat waves. Parents demand school shade

Playground asphalt sizzles to 145 degrees in extreme heat waves. Parents demand school shade

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 1, 2022youth, education, climate, environment, public space, urban planning

California passes bill to protect workers who smoke pot off the clock

California passes bill to protect workers who smoke pot off the clock

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 31, 2022california, policy, government, public health, workforce

How to save power during a Flex Alert

How to save power during a Flex Alert

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 31, 2022energy, california, climate, environment, civic engagement, public health, policy

Who is Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native in Congress?

Who is Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native in Congress?

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 31, 2022women, politics, government

Building a Better Restaurant Bathroom

Building a Better Restaurant Bathroom

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 31, 2022architecture, design, civic space

California passes law requiring companies to post salary ranges on job listings

California passes law requiring companies to post salary ranges on job listings

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 30, 2022california, policy, government, workforce

California lawmakers approve bill to make kindergarten mandatory, again

California lawmakers approve bill to make kindergarten mandatory, again

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 29, 2022california, policy, youth, education, government

Plants By School Playgrounds Protect Kids From Road Pollution, Study Finds

Plants By School Playgrounds Protect Kids From Road Pollution, Study Finds

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 29, 2022environment, youth, education, infrastructure, urban design

Most Californians view state’s water shortage as extremely serious, poll finds

Most Californians view state’s water shortage as extremely serious, poll finds

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2022california, water, civic engagement, climate, environment, public health

California bans sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Now the real work begins

California bans sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Now the real work begins

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2022california, environment, policy, transportation

This power line could save California — and forever change the American West

This power line could save California — and forever change the American West

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2022california, environment, climate, energy

Women are dancing in solidarity with Finnish PM Sanna Marin

Women are dancing in solidarity with Finnish PM Sanna Marin

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2022women, politics, global, civic engagement

California’s water from Colorado River could be crippled by a big earthquake. Drought makes fixes vital

California’s water from Colorado River could be crippled by a big earthquake. Drought makes fixes vital

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2022california, river, water, environment, policy