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The City of Quartz: A Metaphor for Los Angeles

The City of Quartz: A Metaphor for Los Angeles

Mike Davis, ‘City of Quartz’ author who chronicled the forces that shaped L.A., dies at 73This is an…

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Indonesia-Malaysia World League match in ruins after stampede

Indonesia-Malaysia World League match in ruins after stampede

129 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer matchReuters Staff2 Min ReadKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The death…

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Walmart’s reorganization is putting the health of its workers first

Walmart’s reorganization is putting the health of its workers first

‘Every Day Is Frightening’: Working For Walmart Amid Covid-19 RestrictionsIn mid-March, as the coronavirus started to spread in…

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The Emergence of Fake News in Brazil

The Emergence of Fake News in Brazil

Analysis: As Brazil cracks down on fake news, Bolsonaro’s new move is straight out of Trump’s playbookWith the…

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The Los Angeles City Council has voted to hire an outsider to fill the seat of retiring City Attorney Carmen Trutanich

The Los Angeles City Council has voted to hire an outsider to fill the seat of retiring City Attorney Carmen Trutanich

Two outsider candidates vie to become L.A. city attorneyThe Los Angeles City Council has voted in favor of…

05/17/20212 min read
California Board of Trustees Announces Blister Measure to Expand Right-to-Read Provision

California Board of Trustees Announces Blister Measure to Expand Right-to-Read Provision

Endorsement: Four for Los Angeles Community College District Board of TrusteesThe District’s Board of Trustees have unanimously endorsed…

01/13/20212 min read

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