Eric Westervelt
Stories
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National
Lawsuits Say Lyft Doesn't Do Enough To Protect Women From Predatory Drivers
Dozens of women say Lyft drivers sexually assaulted them. They are suing the ride-hailing company to force it to make rides safer.
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National
Ride-Hailing Revolution Leaves Some People With Disabilities Behind
Disability rights advocates say transportation giants Lyft and Uber are not doing enough to ensure equal transportation access as required under federal law.
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National
The Psychological Effects Of Earthquakes Are Just As Real As The Physical Effects
In southern California, the people of Ridgecrest have frayed nerves after back-to-back temblors and ongoing, sizable aftershocks. Officials have brought in counselors and therapy dogs.
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National
As Migrants Stream In At The Border, Inland Checkpoints Feel The Strain
"They're making a run at us every day," says one Border Patrol agent who runs a checkpoint an hour's drive north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Environment
After Paradise, Living With Fire Means Redefining Resilience
Across the West, hundreds of communities are vulnerable to wildfires. But wildfire and recovery experts warn that the impulse to re-create what was there before disaster is misguided and dangerous.
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National
California's Governor Says The State Will No Longer Execute People
California's governor has placed a moratorium on executions, giving more than 700 people on death row a reprieve. It's part broader national trend where states are imposing the death penalty less.
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National
2nd Crash Of Boeing 737 Max 8 Leaves Flying Public Concerned
The Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed Sunday is the second fatal accident in less than five months involving the Boeing 737 Max 8. The two crashes renewed scrutiny of Boeing's best-selling model.
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National
Scrubbing The Past To Give Those With A Criminal Record A Second Chance
A criminal conviction can present obstacles to everything from jobs to housing. Since 2017, more than 20 states have expanded or added laws that help people seal or expunge their criminal record.
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National
Tiny Homes For Homeless Get The Go-Ahead In The Wake of California's Worst Wildfire
California's deadliest wildfire worsened an already bad housing crisis in rural Butte County. But the fire has jump-started a local effort to build a tiny home community for area homeless.
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National
California's PG&E Power Utility Files For Bankruptcy After Wildfire Lawsuits
California's largest utility, PG&E, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday — the second time in as many decades. Wildfire victims are concerned they will not get their fair share.