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Composer Ellen Reid on her Pulitzer Prize winning work ‘P r i s m’
Several Angelenos can now add Pulitzer Prize winner to their bios. Composer Ellen Reid won in the prize for for her debut opera, ‘p r i s m.’ ‘Pr i s m’ is about a woman’s psychological trauma of sexual assault.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenSeveral Angelenos can now add Pulitzer Prize winner to their bios. Composer Ellen Reid won in the prize for for her debut opera, ‘p r i s m.’ ‘Pr i s m’ is about a woman’s psychological trauma of sexual assault.
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5 storiesWhat to make of President Trump’s fundraising numbers
President Trump recently released his 2020 fundraising numbers. He’s raised more than $30 million, that’s about what the top two democrats in the field have raised, combined.
Read the story7 minThere are 18 Democrats running for president. Why do new candidates keep throwing their hats in the ring?
Eighteen candidates have announced their bid for the Democratic nomination in 2020. We hear a lot about Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris, the top two fundraisers in the race for the Democratic nomination.
Read the story8 minUnited States is set to break the record of reported measles cases
The U.S. is on pace to break the record for the most measles cases in a year since the disease was eradicated two decades ago. Health officials are reporting 555 cases so far this year.
Read the story10 minThe Last O.G. tackles reentry and gentrification with subtlety and hilarity
Take a break from the ‘Game of Thrones’ frenzy and instead show some love for a somewhat overlooked TBS show called ‘The Last O.G.’ It stars Tracy Morgan in his first regular television role since his serious car accident of a few years ago.
Read the story14 minComposer Ellen Reid on her Pulitzer Prize winning work ‘p r i s m’
The Pulitzers were announced last night and several Angelenos can now add Pulitzer Prize winner to their bios. Three Los Angeles Times’ reporters won for their investigative work exposing abuse by a gynecologist at USC.
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