Millennials underrepresented in state legislatures across the U.S.
A Stateline and NCSL survey shows the average state lawmaker age is 56, millennials born after 1980 hold only 5 percent of seats while comprising 31 percent of the voting age population. The piece notes potential impacts on policy and turnout, with Nebraska illustrating younger lawmakers’ family perspectives.
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Washington
Stateline
National Conference of State Legislatures
U.S
Michael McDonald
University of Florida
Nebraska
Beau McCoy
Courts view of Cosby cases outpace L A challenges
Los Angeles prosecutors face hurdles in charging Cosby past allegations while Pennsylvania pursues a 2004 incident with Andrea Constand. The 10 year California windows and time gaps complicate credibility fights as experts note Hollywood fame hampers accusers and defenses.
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Pennsylvania
California
Alan Jackson
Los Angeles County
Jackson
Montgomery County
Judy Huth
Temple University
Andrea Constand
Constand
Laurie Levenson
Loyola Law School
Levenson
Beijing slum Dongsheng eyed for green space by 2016
In Beijing, the Dongsheng slum in Haidian district housing about 100000 residents faces demolition by mid 2016 for a park and office complex. Migrant workers fear displacement while residents cling to hope for cleaner air and steadier livelihoods amid China's 2015 growth slowdown and environmental concerns.
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Dongsheng
Haidian
Zhu Yansen
China
Hubei
Steve Tsang
England
University of Nottingham
South China
Philippines
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