Netflix’s ‘Gentefied’: How young Latinx professionals are gentrifying Boyle Heights
“Gentefied” follows three cousins and their immigrant grandfather who try to save the family’s taqueria as gentrification creeps in. We speak to the Latinx creators of the show.
A group of federal judges held an emergency meeting today to discuss Attorney General Bill Barr’s actions in some high-profile political cases that involve Roger Stone and Michael…
The waning power of political parties in nominating presidential candidates
For decades, the political parties played a major role in ensuring a preferred, unifying candidate made it to the top of the ticket in presidential elections.
The Boy Scouts of America filed bankruptcy today as they face an avalanche of sex abuse lawsuits. This filing means that all civil litigation is suspended.
Comedian Ronny Chieng on why America needs an Asian president
Malaysian-born comedian and actor Ronny Chieng (“The Daily Show,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) is out with a new Netflix special called “Asian Comedian Destroys America!"
Political forecaster: It’s about turnout, not swing voters
When it comes to national political elections, the common wisdom is that there are Democrats, there are Republicans, there are a few elusive swing voters in the middle, and the…
Why we need to talk to boys about sex, porn, consent
Journalist Peggy Orenstein spent two years talking with more than 100 young men ages 16-22 for her new book, “Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the…
McClatchy files for bankruptcy: The latest hollowing out of journalism
The Sacramento-based newspaper giant McClatchy filed for bankruptcy today. This could affect several newspapers in California, including the Sacramento Bee.
Fracking endangers health of truckers who haul radioactive waste
The U.S. is in the middle of an oil and gas boom, especially as the Trump administration continues to cut regulations. As the industry grows, so does the waste it produces every day.
Massachusetts sues Juul for allegedly marketing to kids
A new lawsuit claims e-cigarette company Juul deliberately targeted children in its online advertising campaign.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy announced the lawsuit…
Fallout from the decision to scale back the jail time recommendation for Roger Stone
President Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr are denying involvement in the decision that led four federal prosecutors to abruptly quit the Roger Stone case.
