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Going Green and Growing Jobs, the Right Way
by Carol Zabin on
It’s time for California, long a leader in green energy investment, to take another big step forward on the environment and job creation. When Californians … read more.
Beyond the Election: How Green Will Our City Be?
by Jessica Goodheart on
(Editor's Note: Living in Los Angeles is a day-to-day experiment requiring patience and improvisational skills. So does governing this sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million people. … read more.
Building a New Economy Video With Ed Asner
by Frying Pan Staff on
With the rejection of Mitt Romney’s economic vision, wherein the invisible hand of the free market guides us to prosperity (at least those not … read more.
Green Economy, Green Paydays
by Kabira Stokes on
(Note: This post first appeared September 5 on Huffington Post and is republished with permission.) You wouldn't think that green jobs and gangs in … read more.
Earth to Right-Wing Pundits: The Green Jobs Are Here
by Kevin Norton on
A question that is being asked by talking heads on the right-wing yak shows lately is, “Where are all the green jobs?” Well, there … read more.
Economist Robert Pollin on Restoring Full Employment in America
by Danny Feingold on
With tens of millions of Americans still out of work, the idea of the U.S. achieving full employment might seem like a pipe dream. Not … read more.
Retiring to Poverty
by Kokayi Kwa Jitahidi on
“Is there an age limit on those energy efficiency jobs you were talking about, sir?” asked an elderly woman with a heavy, Eastern European-sounding accent. … read more.
What It Really Takes to Create a Green Economy
by Daniel Villao on
One central challenge to building a green economy is that for many, the inner workings of a key pillar of that economy — the … read more.
LADWP Board Votes to Dramatically Increase Energy Efficiency and Jobs Programs
by Frying Pan Staff on
The Board of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power took a huge step towards a greener, more efficient Los Angeles last Thursday. … read more.
L.A.’s Lost Opportunity for Job Creation
by Madeline Janis on
(This post first appeared as a Los Angeles Times opinion piece.) On April 30, the L.A. Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to award an $890-million contract for … read more.
