Helen Zia

For Asian Americans, January Brings Memories of Tragedy and Hope for Change

Memorials for those killed in attacks targeting Asian Americans are a reminder of the pain and of how activists are turning tragedy into a chance for real change.

It’s a Tough Job Market. These College Grads Are Optimistic.

Despite grim data, young grads at San Francisco State University say they remain undaunted as they prepare to enter the job market.

From Oil Shock to Checkout Lines: US–Iran War Drives Global Spike in Consumer Costs

Live Fri | The US-Iran war is driving oil price spikes and global supply chain disruptions, raising costs for fuel, food, and goods. Experts examine war-driven inflation, economic risks, and potential solutions.

Los Angeles Proposes First Streetlight Fee Increase in 30 Years

A staff of 185 employees are responsible for maintaining a system that includes about 220,000 lights and spans two-thirds of the city’s 470 square miles.

‘Where Would I Go If I Am Denaturalized?’ Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

Asian American activist Helen Zia — whose parents were undocumented when she was born — ponders her fate if SCOTUS ends birthright citizenship.