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A home, an office and a park demonstrate that design can be environmentally conscious — and look good

A home, an office and a park demonstrate that design can be environmentally conscious — and look good

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 21, 2023environment, design, urban design, infrastructure

Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who is taking on Trump

Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who is taking on Trump

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 15, 2023women, justice, courts, government, voting

In Beverly Hills, a dispute over a clinic puts California’s image as an abortion haven to the test

In Beverly Hills, a dispute over a clinic puts California’s image as an abortion haven to the test

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023los angeles, california, abortion, policy, courts

Young environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

Young environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023youth, environment, leadership, activism, civic action, civic engagement, policy, climate, courts, government

LAUSD’s first day: ‘Boo hoo’ parent breakfast, more 4-year-olds, ambitious academic goals

LAUSD’s first day: ‘Boo hoo’ parent breakfast, more 4-year-olds, ambitious academic goals

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023los angeles, education, youth, innovation

She Just Had a Baby. Soon She'll Start 7th Grade.

She Just Had a Baby. Soon She'll Start 7th Grade.

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023women, gender, policy, youth

Opinion: L.A. doesn’t have enough parks. Why can’t our schools fill the gap?

Opinion: L.A. doesn’t have enough parks. Why can’t our schools fill the gap?

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023education, youth, civic space, public space, los angeles, urban design, urban planning

Southeast L.A. County cities enact rent control to keep residents housed

Southeast L.A. County cities enact rent control to keep residents housed

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023housing, los angeles, policy, public space, civic space, public finance, economics

A police raid of a Kansas newsroom raises alarms about violations of press freedom

A police raid of a Kansas newsroom raises alarms about violations of press freedom

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023policy, police, communication, media, government

It's #BillionGirlSummer: Taylor, Beyoncé and 'Barbie' made for one epic trifecta

It's #BillionGirlSummer: Taylor, Beyoncé and 'Barbie' made for one epic trifecta

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 11, 2023media, culture, art, artists, economics

A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face

A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 11, 2023race, equality, diversity, public safety, justice

Narcan, citizenship and therapy: L.A. public library has changed with the times

Narcan, citizenship and therapy: L.A. public library has changed with the times

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023education, public space, civic action, civic engagement, los angeles, development, innovation, technology, culture

10 inspiring L.A. libraries for when you want free AC and a quiet place to work

10 inspiring L.A. libraries for when you want free AC and a quiet place to work

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023los angeles, public space, civic space, community

Florida schools drop AP Psychology after state says it violates the law

Florida schools drop AP Psychology after state says it violates the law

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023education, policy, government, gender

What’s killing Florida’s coral reefs — and why you should care

What’s killing Florida’s coral reefs — and why you should care

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023water, climate, environment

Female commander fired after drunken incident calls out LAPD ‘double standard’

Female commander fired after drunken incident calls out LAPD ‘double standard’

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023gender, policy, equity, justice, los angeles

Stella McCartney Is Changing Fashion From Within

Stella McCartney Is Changing Fashion From Within

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023art, women, leadership, design, sustainability, workforce

Ohio Rejects Effort to Make it Harder to Change State Constitution

Ohio Rejects Effort to Make it Harder to Change State Constitution

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023policy, government, abortion, voting, public health

Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet

Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 8, 2023california, education, economics, youth, policy, government, public finance

UC admits record number of California first-year students for fall 2023, led by Latinos

UC admits record number of California first-year students for fall 2023, led by Latinos

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 8, 2023california, equality, race, education, youth