Like the City of Angels itself, the LA River isn't always what it appears to be.
The LA River: in search of its sources
LArt River
As the Los Angeles River is "beautified" a wonderful array of art is gracing its concrete banks.
LA River Soundscape: Sepulveda Basin
The sounds of nature intermingling with the noise of the Freeway or the scream of a jet engine, is what makes the LA River such a vivid soundscape.
We’ve been here before: Black-Jewish relations
While we fret about Farrakhan and Tamika Mallory's continued offensive responses, the Jewish community needs to do some soul-searching about our own offensive behavior.
Inclusion is Imperative for Cal Deserts New National Monuments
For these new national monuments to be more than just lines on a map, adjacent towns, and their diverse communities, must be involved in the planning process.
Why Trump’s Holocaust Statement was Antisemitic
Omitting mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day is Holocaust denial.
What’s in a name? Identity in a Reactionary Age
If you're a Jew from New York, try living in rural Tennessee, or western North Dakota. I assure you that the recent rise in anti-Semitism wouldn't be such a great surprise.
Don’t despair… dream of a better world and fight for it
Tim Kaine referenced a poem before Hillary Clinton's concession speach. It was a poem that helped me get through my difficult childhood and may give solace to anyone concerned about the direction America is taking.
SoCal’s LGBT community takes pride in the desert
Enjoying and protecting public lands is everyone's responsibility, including the growing LGBT community here in the desert.
Forest Service Embraces Diversity
Our federal public land agencies aren't known for their diversity, whether among visitors or employees. So this effort to reach out to Latinos is something worth noting and replicating.
Matityahu Eliyahu Jatovsky 