How Hassan Nasrallah’s death affects the US and Middle East policy

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah died. What does this mean for the Middle East, US foreign policy, Iran, and Israel? The answers can be categorized according to the interrelated dynamics of regional geopolitics, US interests, and the domestic politics of the US, Iran, and Israel. From a regional geopolitical perspective, conservative Sunnis are likely to praise […]

Drought-related water pollution disproportionately affects California Latino communities: Study

A new study finds that drought-related drinking water contamination is disproportionately affecting Latino communities in California. Among the contaminants plaguing these water systems are arsenic and nitrates, which are linked to an increased risk of a variety of diseases, according to a study published Wednesday.American Journal of Public HealthResearch has shown that such diseases include […]