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Gavin Newsom Says He “Reveres the State of Israel,” Regrets Apartheid Label
If Netanyahu continues down this path, apartheid is “a word you may hear others use,” the California governor said.
Republicans and Democrats Are United in Their War on the Unhoused
Theo Henderson, creator of the “We the Unhoused” podcast, discusses organizing against demonization of unhoused people.
Democrats Call for Refunds for Americans After SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs
“Any refunds must end up in the pockets of the Americans who were illegally cheated out of their money,” said Warren.
A Year After LA Fires, Don’t Forget How Trump and Musk’s Lies Hurt Recovery
Powerful figures were “pouring rhetorical fuel on the flames of the very real fire," says journalist Jacob Soboroff.
Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal
The change has brought hope to some who fear dying in prison, while others worry it won't save them from such a fate.
Why Are Dem Governors Staying Silent About Trump’s Attack on State AI Laws?
An army of industry lobbyists met with Democratic governors this week, days before Trump issued a new executive order.
Trump Order Threatens States That Enact AI Laws the Admin Deems “Excessive”
The order threatens to withhold federal funding from states or sue states that implement AI regulations.
Despite Progressive Posturing, Newsom Opposes Popular CA Wealth Tax Proposal
The “emergency billionaires tax” would offset the billions of dollars being stripped from CA Medicaid recipients.
DOJ Joins Republican Party’s Effort to Block California’s New Congressional Maps
The DOJ has not intervened in other lawsuits regarding gerrymandered maps in GOP-led states.
Trump Sends Immigration Agents to San Francisco
Elected officials have condemned the deployment of federal agents and Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops.