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White Nationalism, Born in the USA, Is Now a Global Terror Threat

March 23, 2019

The recent massacre of 50 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand is the latest confirmation that white supremacy is a danger to democratic societies across the globe. Opinion ...

5 Ways Life Would Be Better if It Were Always Daylight Saving Time

The Conversation

March 12, 2019

In my research on daylight saving time, I have found that Americans don’t like it when Congress messes with their clocks. Analysis Steve Calandrillo In an effort to avoid the biannual clock...

Which Countries Have the Most Immigrants?

The Conversation

March 11, 2019

The proportion of immigrants varies considerably from one country to another. Analysis Gilles Pison In some, it exceeds half the population, while in others it is below 0.1%. Which countrie...

4 Things to Know About Ash Wednesday

The Conversation

March 6, 2019

For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated each year during a season of preparation called Lent and a season of celebration called Easter. Opinion William John...

Photo of Yokohl Valley Drive in Tulare County

How Electric Cars Could Make America’s Crumbling Roads Worse

The Conversation

March 3, 2019

U.S. roads and bridges are in abysmal shape – and that was before the recent winter storms made things even worse. Opinion Jay L. Zagorsky In fact, the government rates over one-quarter of all urba...

What Would Happen if Hospitals Openly Shared Their Prices?

The Conversation

February 13, 2019

Imagine there was a store where there were no prices on items, and you never knew what you’d pay until you’d picked out your purchases and were leaving the shop. You might be skeptical that the store would have...

Who Chooses Abortion? More Women Than You Might Think.

The Conversation

February 9, 2019

The abortion debate is at the center of U.S. political dialogue. As of June 2018, 49 percent of Americans consider themselves pro-choice, while 45 percent consider themselves pro-life. Voices from both sides fl...

Black Americans Mostly Left Behind by Progress Since Dr. King’s Death

The Conversation

January 21, 2019

On Apr. 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while assisting striking sanitation workers. Opinion Sharon Austin Back then, a half century ago, the who...

What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans

The Conversation

December 26, 2018

On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community will start weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa. There will be daily ceremonies with food, decorations and other cultural objects, such as the kinara, w...

If You Recycled All Plastic Garbage, You Could Buy NFL, Apple & More

The Conversation

December 22, 2018

This year, I served on the judging panel for The Royal Statistical Society’s International Statistic of the Year. On Dec. 18, we announced the winner: 90.5 percent, the amount of plastic that has never been ...

US Declares Drought Plan Done for Colorado River

AP Fact Check: Trump Pins Woes in Russia Probe on McCain

Stocks Fall as Bond Market Flashes a Recession Warning

Will Andrew Janz Run for Mayor or Try Again for Congress?

Is Longer Day for Kindergarteners in Fresno Unified's Future?

When Will ‘All Means All’ Happen at Starr Elementary?

How To Fix FUSD Bus Driver Shortage? Make It Full-Time Job.

How’s the Economy? Count the Cranes to Find Out.

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying About Attack

Last Grants Coming for Endangered Route 66 Restoration Effort

After a Decade, Wallows Finally Releases Band’s First Album

Iditarod Competitor Whose Dogs Quit Says They Got Spooked

Walters: What Are the Limits on a 'Gig Economy?'

California Lawmakers Debate How to Prevent Another College Admissions Scandal

White Nationalism, Born in the USA, Is Now a Global Terror Threat

Wild Chase Reveals FUSD Failure to Support Troubled Student

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home