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How can the music world create a more inclusive environment for all voices? That's a question that’s top of mind for some musicians and educators. We hear from Ash, the artistic director of Transpose PDX, a Portland nonprofit that has a community choir and acapella group aimed at empowering transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming musicians. We’ll also hear from Sarah Maines, a singing voice specialist and adjunct professor at the University of Portland, who teaches healthy vocal technique. They join us with details.

The White House called the brief talks in Shanghai this week between top U.S. and Chinese officials "constructive" and said negotiations are expected to pick up again in early September.

Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received Amnesty's top human rights award for his opposition to racial injustice. His "take a knee" campaign during the national anthem likely cost him his job.

Remember when Tyra Banks screamed at Top Model Cycle 4 contestant Tiffany Richardson for not trying hard enough? Of course you do! Because of this: And also this: And also all of these: Tyra Merch! Pillow: Teepublic.com/ Pin: Red Bubble – Natalie Marsh/ Card: FelizModern.com/ Shirt: Etsy – ThatSparrowBoy It’s hard to think of another … Continue reading That Tyra Banks Meltdown Is Now A (Surprisingly Good) House Track →

The city recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday, for the first time since June. "Now is the time to congratulate every single Victorian for staying the course," said the state's top official.

Many Schools Will Remain Closed this Fall There are about 1,000 public school districts in California. And Tony Thurmond, the state’s top education official is acknowledging pandemic conditions have deteriorated to a point where many of them won’t have students physically present in classrooms this fall. Trump Reverses Visa Decision, Allowing International Students to Stay … Continue reading Environmentalists Fight to List the Joshua Tree as Endangered →

Drop in COVID Cases in the Bay Area Allows More Businesses to Reopen Top state health officials say new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to drop. in Northern California, risk in San Francisco and Napa counties is only considered “substantial” which means schools and some businesses can open sooner. Central Valley Schools Use Day Camp … Continue reading Velvet Bandit Brightens Streets With Vibrant Illustrations of our Current Moment →

Professional sports have been on hold in the U.S. since the second week of March. Now, leagues are figuring out ways to restart play, but it isn’t all good news for local fans. The National Hockey League announced Tuesday they have a plan for restarting their season as a tournament with the top 24 teams, … Continue reading NHL to Restart Hockey Season Without San Jose Sharks →

Bieber's current single, "Baby," from his chart-topping album My World 2.0, is a slickly peppy bit of pop-soul that wears its freshly broken heart on its sleeve. Along the way, it neatly accomplishes the trick of tugging at the sympathies of Bieber's most besotted fans.

Just after the snow melts but long before the last frost, hardy New Englanders take to moist meadows and muddy riverbanks in search of the fiddlehead fern. It looks like the scrolled top of a violin and tastes a little like asparagus.