After four years of an administration that seemed not only indifferent but actively hostile to questions of environmental justice (EJ), the prospect of a Biden administration carries the hope of a long-needed course correction.  Indeed President-Elect Joe Bidens nomination of Michael Regan to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency…

In recent years, climate change has moved to the forefront of many voters consciousnesses, and younger voters identify it as one of the most significant problems for the federal government to address. Many have taken to the streets to protest a lack of action on climate issues, and the issue…

Elections are meant to resolve arguments. This one inflamed them. Weeks after the votes have been counted and the winners declared, many Americans remain angry, defiant and despairing. Millions now harbor new grievances borne of President Donald Trumps baseless claims of election fraud. Many Democrats are saddened by results that…

Skip to comments. Willie Brown copes with Alex Padilla being named Kamala Harris’ successor in new columnSF Gate ^ | December 26, 2020 | by Eric Ting Posted on 12/27/2020 3:29:46 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was one of the strongest voices urging Gov. Gavin…

The number two Democrat in the House, Mariano has long imagined the day when he would be number one. At a commencement speech at Quincy College last year, Mariano, a Quincy Democrat, ribbed the schools then-president, saying that if Mariano had to call the former lawmaker President, he should be…

Before 2020, Russell Jessop knew the wisdom in having emergency savings tucked away. But the years financial mayhem supplied him and millions more with a harrowing master class on that point. Its just unbelievable how fast things can change, said the 23-year-old pipe welder working in North Dakotas oil wells…

Editor’s note: A full statement from the head of IU Health was released Thursday evening. A copy of that statement is included at the end of this story. INDIANAPOLIS A Black Indianapolis physician died on Sunday with COVID-19 after she complained of racist treatment from IU Health North Hospital, according…

Consider this a preview of where a Biden administration would take American education. Expect more critical race theory in public schools.Future Biden Education Secretary Oversaw Creation of Critical Theory Class for High Schoolers Joe Biden’s likely pick for education secretary helped create a mandated, statewide minority-studies course that “analyze[s] how…

The trailblazing Latino filmmaker Robert Rodríguez has established himself as a disruptor in the industry, carving an influential space for himself and for many Latino actors in an industry that is not known for its diversity. Rodríguez’s remarkable, 30-year trajectory started with his first feature film, El Mariachi, which reached…