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Hundreds of Thousands of Incarcerated People Are in Danger Amid Scorching Heat
This summer is among the hottest on record, but many people in U.S. prisons can’t access even basic ways to cool down.
Biden Mulls Climate Emergency Declaration as Wildfire Sweeps California
The Oak Fire has now burned more than 14,000 acres, making it California's largest wildfire of the season.
Reparations for Racist Laws Are Gaining Traction at State and Local Levels
A number of states are taking a closer look at racial equity in agriculture specifically.
Newsom Announces California Is Going to Start Making Its Own Low-Cost Insulin
“In California, we know people should not go into debt to receive life-saving medication,” the governor said.
California Will Vote on Enshrining Abortion Rights in State’s Constitution
The proposal would prevent far right judges from upending abortion rights in California.
High Voter Apathy and Amped-Up Fears About Crime Shaped California Primaries
Thousands of liberal San Franciscans were persuaded by a dark money-funded recall effort emphasizing street conditions.
Texas Reps Have Taken Over $14 Million From Gun Rights Groups
Texas representatives have taken more money from gun rights groups than lawmakers in any other state.
As COVID Outbreaks Hit California Schools, Most Aren’t Reinstating Mask Mandates
Summer vacation is near, and most schools appear to be hoping to simply run out the clock.
In Debates Over Prison Closures, Don’t Prioritize “Economic Impact” Over Lives
Towns that rely on a system that criminalizes and cages human beings need to rethink how their economies are organized.
Activists Have Gathered Enough Signatures to Put $18 Wage on California Ballot
Proponents of the Living Wage Act announced that they’ve gathered over 1 million signatures to qualify for the ballot.