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From Boeing machinists to cannabis workers, unions are mobilizing across U.S. industries
City workers rally at City Hall in Los Angeles in August. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo What do violinists, grocery…
The promise of ‘Lithium Valley’: Who will benefit in one of California’s poorest…
A prototype for CTR’s lithium-producing geothermal facility, in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Imperial Valley. Photo by Manuel Pastor…
Three big, unasked questions in the 2024 election
As election 2024 draws closer, there are three big issues that need to be put in declaratory form and answered by the candidates: Truth, debt, and…
U.S. home insurance rates rising fast — climate change plays big role
For millions of Americans, homeowners insurance premiums have grown as coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and…
Sheriffs define law and order for their counties — and most are White Republican men
While there are exceptions, sheriffs have a long history of using their power to maintain a particular, unequal balance of power in society, often…
The power of fiction: Why North Korea needs its own ‘Moon is Down’
A novel inspired by John Steinbeck's "The Moon is Down," but written for and by North Koreans, could be a powerful tool for change and an impetus…
Gentrification isn’t inevitable: How conflicts among residents play a factor
Conflicts among residents over neighborhood reputation are an important factor in whether a neighborhood becomes gentrified or not. Photo by David…
ROK-U.S. alliance needs public diplomacy, information campaign aimed at North Korea
Messages of peace written by visitors hang from a tree in the exhibition center of Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, South Korea. File Photo by…
Why Hezbollah chose low-tech pagers, walkie-talkies over cellphones
By shifting to relatively low-tech communication devices, including pagers and walkie-talkies, Hezbollah apparently sought an advantage against…
Does America need a shrink? The irrationality of the 2024 election
Has American behavior, certainly regarding the November presidential election, become so irrational and inexplicable that clinical help, if it…