“This talk proposes that we consider the current scourge of Men’s Violence Against Women, as a war against women, that can only end with a deep transformation of self and society which will be the last frontier of human development. Despite enormous advances in human evolution, our reality demonstrates that emotionally – humankind remains as primate…
“Many Americans plan to do the bulk of their retirement savings in their 50s. But what happens if you lose your job at that age instead? According to researchers, the situation is common, and laid-off older workers have a harder time finding a new job — especially one that pays their previous salary. Economics correspondent…
“Fifty-five years ago…Malcolm X was assassinated. The civil rights leader was shot to death on February 21, 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. He was only 39 years old. Details of his assassination remain disputed to this day. Earlier this month, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said he was considering reopening the…
Vice Mayor Dee Andrews is seeking his third term to continue to represent Long Beach City Council District 6. Andrews faces five opponents in the March 3rd election. The Vice Mayor speaks proudly about his tenure in office and his long experience of over sixty years in Long Beach. His determination to run again, according…
“Journalist Caitlin Dewey explores widespread misinformation in the media and what individuals can do to combat it. Caitlin Dewey argues that everyday Facebook users and news consumers have the power to slow disinformation in their social networks. From 2014 to 2017, Caitlin served as the digital culture critic at the Washington Post, where she wrote…
“Roughly a quarter of all homeless Americans live in California, where the rate of homelessness has increased 16 percent in the past year. Facing pressure from his constituents and President Trump, Gov. Gavin Newsom has made the issue his top priority and proposed an array of potential policy solutions. John Yang sits down with Anita…
“As the Democratic presidential hopefuls prepare to take to the debate stage tonight, we turn to a central issue of the campaign: Medicare for All. In a new study, Yale scholars have found that Medicare for All will save Americans more than $450 billion and prevent 68,000 deaths every year. The study in The Lancet…
Cindy Allen says she’s running for the District 2 City Council seat because she loves Long Beach. Allen grew up on the city’s westside adding that what she especially loves is the city’s diversity. The second district candidate fears Long Beach is in danger of losing that quality. “…as I look what’s happening to Long…
Eduardo Lara says he’s running for the Long Beach City Council seat District 2 in order to represent the “diverse communities that we have here.” Lara goes on to explain that he wants to particularly focus on two economic groups, the working class, and middle class. “…because we have experienced a lot of economic activity…
Sharifah Hardie has a bold statement on the front page of her website, “Let’s Change The World…Together.” Hardie writes that while change is needed in Long Beach City Council District 6, “Change is not always obvious.” She goes on to explain that choosing the best candidate for the city sometimes goes against the status quo….