2018年12月31日星期一

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Yahoo! News: World News


‘It’s like we don’t exist’: California’s invisible rural housing crisis

Posted: 31 Dec 2018 11:47 AM PST

'It's like we don't exist': California's invisible rural housing crisisDespite its proximity to urban areas, Winters, with 7,300 residents, qualifies as a rural area under federal guidelines, and like small towns across the state and country, it faces an acute shortage of affordable housing. The municipality has designated 235 housing units for low-income residents. Six apartment complexes account for that total, including Winters Senior Apartments, where Kathleen Griffin moved in three years ago.


The impetus driving an anti-lynching bill

Posted: 31 Dec 2018 11:17 AM PST

The impetus driving an anti-lynching billNew laws about justice are often a lagging indicator of the moral progress already made in a society. The best example may be a bill passed by the Senate in the final days of 2018. The bill would make lynching a federal hate crime for the first time.


How much should a former church's past affect its future use?

Posted: 31 Dec 2018 10:58 AM PST

How much should a former church's past affect its future use?Religion plays no role in the professional life of Drew Sinclair, a principal of the contemporary architectural firm SvN in downtown Toronto. It is the Parable of the Talents, which was shared with him by an Anglican bishop whose congregation was wrestling with its own redevelopment. When the master returns, each servant is assessed according to his stewardship.


Seven global trends to watch in 2019

Posted: 31 Dec 2018 10:42 AM PST

Seven global trends to watch in 2019Lü Xiaoquan knows firsthand the risks of advocating for women's empowerment in China. The young lawyer has faced detention, threats from irate husbands, and political pressure in his quest to advance women's rights. Mr. Lü's professional challenges underscore the obstacles preventing a #MeToo movement from catapulting change in China, despite growing visibility and support among women here.


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