Mel Leonor Barclay / The 19thThe California Governor is expected to appoint a Black woman to fill the Senate seat, at least temporarily. There are currently no Black women in the Senate.Book Excerpt
Justine Barron / FAIRBy assuming the shifting police narrative to be fact, and not seeking independent corroboration, the Sun failed the public in their coverage of the death of Freddie Gray.
Rachel de Leon / RevealResearch shows the debilitating effects of sexual trauma on memory and behavior. But when investigating reports of sex crimes, police sometimes twist trauma responses into evidence of false reporting.
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Richard Wolff / IMIIf we choose to operate outside of the capitalist profit motive, AI does not need to be an existential threat to labor.
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Environment
An idea from the past could provide a way to cope with extreme heat.
Media
The 2011 intervention was a link in the chain of events leading to last month’s floods and tragedy.
News
The California Governor is expected to appoint a Black woman to fill the Senate seat, at least temporarily. There are currently no Black women in the Senate.
Book Excerpt
By assuming the shifting police narrative to be fact, and not seeking independent corroboration, the Sun failed the public in their coverage of the death of Freddie Gray.
TD Original
The epic flameout of Florida’s bullying and uniquely unlikeable governor shouldn’t have surprised anyone.
Health & Wellness
The pandemic brought attention to an overlooked condition. But researchers are still fighting to show smell matters.
Investigative Stories
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Sports
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Economic Justice
Some with outstanding loans say they plan to boycott the payments altogether.
Courts & Law
Research shows the debilitating effects of sexual trauma on memory and behavior. But when investigating reports of sex crimes, police sometimes twist trauma responses into evidence of false reporting.
TV Review
A BBC documentary revisits the life and legacy of Mexico’s iconic artist.
