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photos from the edge 39 – Paris Of The Streets

  Photographs by David Bacon Paris at one time was the most photographed city in the world. The boy with…

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Older Adults Should Go ‘Back-To-School’ Too: Psychologists Say Continued Learning Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

By Hannah G. Morris, Columnist As many children and young adults head back to school, scholars of psychology say that…

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“One Mass Shooting A Day”: Ports New Agreement Doesn’t Change The Daily Cost Of Port Pollution

The Port of LA was proud of approving a new addendum to its cooperative agreement with the Air Quality Management…

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Driven by the Wind: Displaced Ukrainian Sailor Finds Her Course in San Pedro

By Cris Miller, Columnist It takes a lot to be an individual representing a country. All countries require dedication to…

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‘Keep Your Hands Off’: Californians Rally to Defend Coastal Commission

  When the Trump administration’s Department of Commerce ordered a review of California’s oversight of coastal resources involving industrial uses…

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What Does it Take for Voters to Support Progressive Candidates

For a long time, we’ve heard that if only people had information about progressive, left-of-center candidates, the majority of voters…

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Dodson Alum Alyssa Grace Proffitt Rises on Charts With ‘bloodstream’

By Hannah G. Morris, Columnist Alyssa Grace Proffitt, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and former Dodson Middle School student, is rising in…

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Defending California’s Coast: A Diverse Alliance of Leaders Speaks Out

On Aug. 10, Rep. Nanette Barragán joined other California leaders to rally opposition to Trump’s latest and most sweeping attack…

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Left/“Socialist” Surge Expands In Midwest, Despite Corporate Media Spin

"‘Socialism’ is a scare word they have hurled at every advance the people have made in the last 20 years.…

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Unmasking AI:

As users outsource basic reasoning to automated systems, they succumb to an illusion of mastery while their critical thinking capabilities…

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