Landscapes covered in concrete and asphalt, a lack of greenery and buildings that block air flow can make cities significantly hotter than surrounding areas.
In The Rent Collectors, Jesse Katz explores the saga of Giovanni Macedo through the lens of L.A.’s fabled park.
A plan for drilling 156 oil and gas wells near a Superfund site has driven suburban residents to action.
Some key state programs will be maintained, but those without legal status remain ineligible for other anti-poverty programs.
Leimert’s Godfather leaves a legacy of Black permanence.
A parliamentary system, more disciplined parties and no electoral college have some advantages for democracy, says Cambridge-based U.S. historian Gary Gerstle.
Increasingly, activists are turning to the courts to go after banks that finance fossil fuel production.
“Due process” for deactivations would include clear rules, guidelines and appeals before loss of income.
Capital & Main took first place in the highly competitive Best News Website, Exclusive to the Internet category.
Group cooking and exercise classes help low-income Californians treat chronic conditions.