As vast swaths of Los Angeles County burned this week, with uncontrolled wildfires killing at least 10 people and destroying upward of 9,000 structures, residents and politicians understandably looked to assign blame. And in a drought-afflicted state where access to water is a particularly contentious issue, many argued that mismanagement …
Read More »Right-Wingers Are Blaming the L.A. Fires on Diversity
A series of powerful wildfires has turned large swaths of Los Angeles into smoldering ruins. As first responders attempt to control the blazes, heavy winds are quite literally fanning the flames —to the point that the fires have now been ravaging the city for days. There is a clear link …
Read More »What Will It Take for the L.A. Fires to Stop?
The deadly wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles County have already claimed at least five lives and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate — in some cases having to abandon their vehicles and flee on foot. So far, five active fires covering a total of more than 29,000 acres …
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