Democracy & Civics
Mexico the most dangerous country for journalists
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In the last 10 years, 62 journalists have been killed in Mexico, making it the most dangerous country in the world for journos.
San Francisco’s Superfund struggle
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A legacy of toxic pollution lingers in San Francisco’s Hunters Point Shipyard, which was once a booming hub for wartime construction efforts, but now is largely shuttered and represents a constant threat to the health of marginalized communities that live nearby. The U.S. Navy and diverse community groups are at odds over the best way to address the problem.
Voter’s quick reference to San Francisco’s mayoral candidates
A succinct listing of candidate positions and quotes on more than two-dozen key policy issues and ballot initiatives.
Pipeline foes decry Canada oil-sands boom
Environmental and indigenous groups stepped up their attacks against Canadian oil sands development as two U.S. representatives met with Canadian officials in Ottawa to discuss energy policy.
Bay Area Toxic Tour
Newsdesk wins SPJ award
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The multimedia series Bay Area Toxic Tour: West Oakland was published by the nonprofit online news packager/distributor Newsdesk.org—and crowdfunded by through Spot.us.
Democracy & Civics
Thousands of Philippine voting machines on the blink
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Over 82,000 automated voting machines in the Philippines have failed to recognize candidates running for elected office, just days before the May 10 elections. The voting machine failures caused more unrest and fears of fraud among the candidates and voters.
Featured
Laugh your way to better health
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As funny as it may sound, laughter may be the new exercise, according to American health researchers. “A term I like to use is called laughercise,” said Dr. Lee S. Berk, a preventive care specialist and psychoneuroimmunology researcher.
Democracy & Civics
Mayhem looms in Philippine elections
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Welcome to the spectacle known as Filipino politics. According to Transparency International, an agency that surveys corruption levels in international countries, the Philippines finished 139th out of 180 countries in its 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index.