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Opinion: ‘If It Bleeds, It Leads’ — The Modern Implications of an Outdated Phrase

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Art by Samantha Miller As a problematic phrase with dehumanizing connotations, "if it bleeds, It leads" represents the reality behind why the most gruesome stories get breaking coverage and front-page news. Are people being subconsciously desensitized to death, violence and pain with constant exposure to the worst parts of humanity? The issues of this phrase imply that … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘If It Bleeds, It Leads’ — The Modern Implications of an Outdated Phrase

Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness

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Malibu City Council gathers publicly on Zoom for their special virtual meeting Feb. 25. Members of the public also spoke during the meeting through the Zoom application. Photo courtesy of City of MalibuIn a continued effort to address homelessness in Malibu, the Malibu City Council hosted a special virtual meeting Feb. 25, to discuss the city's next steps in homelessness and … [Read more...] about Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness