California
The Panoche Hills: the strange sere bones of an ancient landscape
October 13, 2015A reflection on the dry landscape and living history of the Panoche Hills: It is austere, it is dry, it is dramatically beautiful.
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Birthday PIE for Medicare: celebrations urge expanding it for all
July 31, 2015"Because of Medicare, our seniors have access to health care, they're living longer lives, decent lives. That's something worth fighting for!"
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It’s official! LA City Council votes hike in minimum wage to $15
June 4, 2015On July 1, 2016, the minimum wage will go up to $10.50, and continue to increase gradually until 2020, when it hits $15 an hour.
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Advocates urge greater funding for human needs programs in California
May 21, 2015Restoring and increasing funds for California's human needs programs tops the agenda of many legislators.
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Los Angeles raising minimum wage to $15 by 2020
May 21, 2015"Our city has taken a much-needed, significant step toward lifting hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty."
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