"Migrant mother": a Central Valley legacy

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The photograph of "Migrant Mother" Florence Thompson epitomized the despair of migrant families struggling in the Great Depression of the 1930s, with the legacy of the image remaining in the 1990s. Thompson, a mother of 10, is simultaneously a symbol of both poverty and hope for those living in Central Valley, CA. Thompson first arrived in Central Valley in 1922, with her first husband undertaking mill work. His job was lost following the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the family moved on to work in the orchards and fields. Thompson died aged 79 in 1983.

History, Behavior, Portrayals, Poverty, Great Depression, Migrant Mother (Photograph), Thompson, Florence

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Does being green mean being a spoiler?

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The sparse crowd that attended Green Party gubernatorial candidate Dan Hamburg's campaign pitch at the UC Berkeley may be a sign that the country does need to institute electoral reform. Hamburg has expressed his willingness for his candidacy to become a tool not only to raise awareness about the Green Party but also to press for reform in how elections are conducted. Hamburg believes that 'instant runoff voting' should be implemented to discourage voters from voting for a candidate just to ensure that the opponent does not win.

Officials and employees, Political activity, Political aspects, Elections, Green Party (United States), Hamburg, Dan

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The last lap?

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The horse racing industry in California is facing a crisis as competition from the Internet and from other gambling opportunities such as cardrooms and casinos increases. The six privately-owned and nine predominantly county fair-associated tracks are hoping for state aid to help them survive.

Gambling industry, Horse racing, Horse-racing

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