California Says “No” California Says “No”
In a thorough rebuke of Republican subterfuge, voters overwhelmingly rejected the attempted recall of Governor Gavin Newsom.
Sep 15, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The California Recall Election Is Up for Grabs The California Recall Election Is Up for Grabs
The state of American democracy, from the division of power between parties to the integrity of elections, hangs in the balance.
Sep 10, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
For Outdoor Workers, California Air Is Becoming Unbreathable For Outdoor Workers, California Air Is Becoming Unbreathable
As huge fires become the catastrophic new norm, vast numbers of low wage workers are exposed to ever-higher levels of toxins.
Sep 3, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
As California Gubernatorial Candidates Debate, Court Rulings Change the Landscape As California Gubernatorial Candidates Debate, Court Rulings Change the Landscape
Amid an entrenchment of Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols and a rejection of gig economy exploitation, the recall election builds momentum.
Aug 27, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Red Heat in a Blue State Red Heat in a Blue State
The Delta variant, the Taliban’s ascendancy, and a surge of wildfires in California threaten to derail Gavin Newsom’s prospects in the coming recall election.
Aug 20, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster
In a state with 40 million people, it’s entirely conceivable that a new governor could be “elected” with fewer than 2 million votes.
Aug 13, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The Tents of Venice Beach The Tents of Venice Beach
This summer, thanks in part to the spread of Airbnb properties, one of Los Angeles's most expensive neighborhoods filled up with tents housing displaced locals.
Aug 9, 2021 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger
With California’s gubernatorial recall election less than six weeks away, will the Golden State continue to take the lead in crafting more inclusive anti-poverty efforts?
Aug 6, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Homelessness Escalates as California’s Recall Election Nears Homelessness Escalates as California’s Recall Election Nears
The country's biggest blue state faces a potential upheaval.
Jul 30, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Students Will Benefit From California’s New Budget Students Will Benefit From California’s New Budget
The state will also invest in programs for the formerly incarcerated.
Jul 16, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky