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A Public Bank for Los Angeles? City Council Puts It to the Voters.
The push for a publicly-owned bank in California comes amid an influx of money generated by the cannabis industry.
US Refineries Persist in Using Toxic Acid, Despite Safer Alternatives
Hydrofluoric acid, if released, can travel for miles in a lethal ground-hugging cloud, putting millions at risk.
Blackstone, BlackRock or a Public Bank? Putting California’s Funds to Work
There is another alternative.
End of the Gig Economy? Don’t Read Too Much Into a California Court Ruling.
Gig companies are unlikely to change their practices without the threat of class actions.
California Leads Nation in Pushing Back Against Trump Administration Health Policies
California's activism could be contagious.
In the American West, Arbitrary Poverty Designations Are Shortchanging the Rural Poor
The history is different for every rural community.
California Court Blocks State Agriculture Department From Spraying Pesticides
The agency failed to adequately review impacts or provide proper notice of pesticide use.
“From Mission to Microchip” — Rethinking California Labor History
How California's progressive labor movement emerged from a history filled with contention, debate, and conflict over racism and left-wing politics.
San Jose Votes to Remove Christopher Columbus Statue From City Hall
City Council announced that the statue will be removed.
California Is Preparing to Defend Its Waters From Trump Order
California already has led the way in challenging the Trump administration.