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Scientists warn California could experience megadrought

March 11, 2014 By Blake Skylar

Although the storm system that brought precipitation to LA is going to help combat the drought in the short-term, weather officials don't believe it will have a lasting effect. The drought is a product of climate...

Today in women’s history: Physician Sarah Dolley born

March 11, 2014 By Special to People’s World

She was supportive of women's rights, and instrumental in the formation of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union in 1893.

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Is Los Angeles poised to ban fracking?

March 7, 2014 By Blake Skylar

It would halt all forms of "extreme well stimulation," including fracking, and require an independent multi-agency study be conducted exploring the economic, environmental, and health impacts of such drilling operations.

On health care “listening” tour, GOP Guinta ignores retirees

March 6, 2014 By Jennifer Kenny

When Guinta asked who in the room supported the Affordable Care Act, all audience members indicated their support.

Hundreds arrested at White House in XL pipeline protest

March 5, 2014 By John Bachtell

In a dramatic sign of growing opposition to construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, 398 students were arrested March 2 after they chained themselves to the White House fence.