Despite war and pandemic, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof finds good news in a “stunning” decline of worldwide poverty and “extraordinary” improvements in child mortality. Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez examines retirement options for an aging population as he finds himself getting older.
For the first time in Iran’s history, women are leading a counter-revolution
Can the news media help save democracy?
Will Trump run for White House again, can PG&E keep lights on?
Diablo Canyon: Can the nuclear plant work safely for 10 more years?
Is catastrophic news coverage fit for human consumption?
SCOTUS strikes down concealed-carry law. Is gun control in danger?
Baby formula crisis reveals dangers of too little competition in US economy
UN won’t end Russia-Ukraine war, diversity can threaten democracy
Ukraine faces ‘bloody stalemate’ — and 4 other scenarios
Will sanctions against Russia make Putin more volatile?
Why protesting at politicians’ homes may help undo climate change
California is no longer climate change leader, says assembly speaker
California breaks promise to clean up radioactive pollution from nuclear meltdown
Sports superstars increasingly refuse to ‘shut up and dribble’
Abortion and climate change: What will upcoming decisions mean in the long haul?
The recall in California goes on as nation building in Afghanistan comes to an end.
Fighting the Delta variant and California’s drought
LA’s 1970s pop culture affects today’s politics. Plus controlling wildfires with fire
Supreme Court could outlaw abortion once again
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