Big Tech Is Very Afraid of a Very Modest AI Safety Bill Big Tech Is Very Afraid of a Very Modest AI Safety Bill
Despite claiming to support AI safety, powerful tech interests are trying to kill SB1047.
Aug 30, 2024 / Lawrence Lessig
California’s AI Safety Bill Is a Mask-Off Moment for the Industry California’s AI Safety Bill Is a Mask-Off Moment for the Industry
AI’s top industrialists say they want regulation—until someone tries to regulate them.
Aug 15, 2024 / Garrison Lovely
Gavin Newsom Is Creating a Disaster for Unhoused People Gavin Newsom Is Creating a Disaster for Unhoused People
The governor’s order to sweep California’s encampments will please his constituents—and perpetuate the homelessness crisis.
Aug 1, 2024 / Piper French
How an Investigation Into a Homelessness Nonprofit Turned Into a LA Power Struggle How an Investigation Into a Homelessness Nonprofit Turned Into a LA Power Struggle
By promising to clamp down on corruption, City Controller Kenneth Mejia received more votes than any citywide elected official in Los Angeles history. He’s already making enemies....
Jul 24, 2024 / Paige Oamek and Rohan Montgomery
Nixon and Trump: The Good Women They Defeated Nixon and Trump: The Good Women They Defeated
We remember Trump’s female opponent. Time to remember Nixon’s?
Jun 21, 2024 / Michele Willens
California’s New Budget Will Make Major Cuts to Public Programs California’s New Budget Will Make Major Cuts to Public Programs
Facing an estimated $56 billion deficit, the state is pinching pennies in ways that will affect voters—and, potentially, the Democratic party's reputation.
May 24, 2024 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Oakland Has 2 New Baseball Heroes—and a Billionaire Owner Ruining Everything Oakland Has 2 New Baseball Heroes—and a Billionaire Owner Ruining Everything
Outfielders Esteury Ruiz and Brent Rooker stood with their fans against a planned move to Las Vegas. They were punished, and the owner is pulling the team from Oakland early.
Apr 5, 2024 / Dave Zirin
Adam Schiff’s “Brazenly Cynical” Campaign Strategy Boosts a Republican Adam Schiff’s “Brazenly Cynical” Campaign Strategy Boosts a Republican
The California Senate candidate’s latest TV ad could help a Republican elbow aside fellow Democrat Katie Porter and Barbara Lee in an open primary on March 5.
Feb 2, 2024 / John Nichols
The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid
On matters of war and peace, the representative is prepared to tell presidents that they must follow the Constitution—even Democratic presidents.
Feb 1, 2024 / John Nichols
California’s Urban “Doom Loop” California’s Urban “Doom Loop”
The West Coast’s major cities are overrun with empty office space—all while the homeless population keeps growing.
Jan 5, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky