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Mexico City Teachers Take to the Streets to Protest Education Reforms

Conflict & Justice

For more than two weeks, demonstrations by teachers have caused traffic chaos across Mexico. They’re protesting a new law requiring performance evaluations for teachers. Supporters see the law as an attempt to break the power of labor unions.

First Days: South Asian Americans Share Stories of Their First Days in America

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Can Prairie Dogs Save Mexico’s Prairie From the Desert?

First English-Language Bookstore Opens in Cuba

Business, Economics and Jobs

Prairie dogs could be saviors of Mexico’s former prairies

Environment

New research shows that 80s song about L.A. walking not so accurate

Arts, Culture & Media

It’s become a bit of a stereotype, that Los Angeles is a land where people use their cars to go, well, everywhere. But according to new research, that’s not the case at all, at least in Los Angeles County

Hurricane Isaac approaches Louisiana coast

Environment

With winds of at least 75 mph, expected to climb slightly higher, Hurricane Isaac was prepared to hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, especially Louisiana. While the winds are relatively light, forecasters are worried the slow-moving storm will dump a lot of rain on top of an area that’s already quite soggy.

As Tropical Storm Isaac strengthens, New Orleans prepares for test of multi-billion dollar levee

Environment

Tropical Storm Isaac got stronger Monday afternoon, nearly reaching hurricane status. The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will have 100 mph winds when it comes ashore near New Orleans Tuesday or Wednesday. A rebuilt levee system, costing some $14.5 billion, will meet it.

New indie movie ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ looks at disaster through child’s eyes

Arts, Culture & Media

In Benh Zeitlin’s first film, he transports audiences to a Louisiana fairy tale land eerily similar to pre- and post-Katrina New Orleans. The movie follows the life of a 6-year-old, as the life she knows is built up and then torn apart.

Los Angeles neighborhoods stand up for new pollution regulations

Environment

Environmentalists in Los Angeles say they have a new approach to cleaning up some of the city’s most polluted neighborhoods. The pilot project called Clean Up Green Up aligns environmental interests with those of local businesses.