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California’s $15-an-Hour Win
Alex Schmaus explains the background to the recent $15 minimum wage victory in California.
“I’m Mad as Hell”: Air Force Members Blame Health Horrors on Toxic Exposure
Chronically ill service members say their health issues result from past exposure to contaminants at George Air Force Base.
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A West Coast Battle Over Big Money in Politics
The film Nat Bates for Mayor provides a reminder of the stakes involved in a key left coast battle against big money in politics.
Largest Pay Raise for US Workers in History? New York and California Approve $15 Minimum Wage Hike
Advocates are calling it one of the largest pay raises for US workers in the history of the country.
“Strike School” in Session: California Faculty Association Prepares for April Strike
The Strike School featured CFA officers teaching about what to expect should the five-day strike.
Californians May Be Able to File Wrongful Foreclosure Suits
It's a start in the slow path to justice for those who were victimized by lenders or caught in a financial trap.
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Cruelty and Cover-Up in California’s Egg Industry
Prop 2 has already proven a failure. It has helped perpetuate that the problem of animal suffering in farms has already been solved.
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Regulators Butt Heads With Activists Over Assessment of Offshore Fracking Hazards
To the dismay of environmentalists, a new draft assessment proposes to forgo new restrictions on offshore fracking and any changes to the permitting process.
Who Gets to Fund Higher Education? A Hindu Nationalist Donor Raises Controversy
Public universities are increasingly turning to private entities to raise money, but few private donors wish to give money for a use they do not control.
Billionaire-Funded Charter School Juggernaut Hits Roadblock in Los Angeles
The LA school board blocks “out of touch” plan by billionaires.