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Amid a Water Crisis, California Officials Fan Flames of Confusion
Since the 2018 Camp Fire, carcinogens have lingered at dangerously high levels in the region’s drinking water supply.
Trump’s Solution to the Homelessness Crisis: Deregulation and Criminalization
Trump's proposals would expand law enforcement in lieu of social interventions and investments to help homeless people.
Trump Cuts Emissions Standards While Accusing Homeless People of “Polluting”
Trump argued, bizarrely, that homeless people are supposedly polluting the oceans by dropping needles into storm drains.
As Drivers Protest, Trump’s Labor Board Sides With Uber and Lyft
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are trying to stop California legislation from requiring them to treat drivers as employees.
Indicted GOP Congressman Challenged by Former GOP Congressman Charged With Theft
Former Rep. Darrell Issa is considering challenging Rep. Duncan Hunter in California.
Move Over Wall Street, People’s Banks Are Coming to Replace You
Public banking will bring democracy and accountability to the world of finance.
Could California’s Investment in Child Care Be a Model for the Country?
California’s success or failure could act as a bellwether on a national scale.
Mass Movements Can Beat Back Racist Vigilantes Like the El Paso Shooter
Vigilantism can be fractured and challenged by broad coalitions working together.
Wall Street Beware: The Public Banking Movement Is Coming for You
There's a budding movement in the U.S. that's reimagining banking in a way that truly serves the public.
Kamala Harris Says She Was a Progressive Prosecutor. Her Record Says Otherwise.
Kamala Harris is facing increasing scrutiny over her record as a prosecutor in California.