San Mateo County launches guaranteed income pilot for domestic violence survivors
“The two biggest factors (in whether someone leaves an abusive situation) are young children, especially,...
Schoolhouse limbo: How low will educators go to ‘better’ grades?
Maryland’s new education chief, Carey Wright, an old-school champion of rigorous standards, is pushing back against efforts in other states…
Dog years: A decade as a MAGA exile in Los Angeles
Twelve years ago, my mother had a manic breakdown. She was found in Molokai, Hawaii, after disappearing for several days.…
How Harris was dogged by ‘border czar’ label, past radical immigration views during failed campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris had struggled to gain momentum against President-elect Donald Trump on the subject of border security and…
US energy independence is under threat from a court ruling
Two new energy enterprises in the Port of Brownsville were on the cusp of ushering in a new era of…
Why do we still fall for the ‘Blue Zones’ longevity scam?
The quest for longevity is as old as human history itself. Who doesn’t want to live a long, vibrant life,…
GamerGate at 10: What did it mean, and why do we still care?
Eron Gjoni just wanted to expose his ex-girlfriend, game developer Zoë Quinn, as a serial cheater. The Zoe Post, the…
AI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in Asia
All across the Asia-Pacific region, large and diverse marketplaces for AI cybercrime tools have developed, with deepfakes proving most popular.
The 2030 Agenda: Global governance for your own good
Democrats can't stop pitching a fit about Project 2025. And Republicans from Trump on down are happy to take the…
Elementary school principal says swastika is ‘symbol of peace’ in some religions — and backlash is swift
The backlash was swift after an elementary school principal in Washington state said the swastika is a "symbol of peace"…