California

Tell It to the Judge, Big Oil

Tell It to the Judge, Big Oil Tell It to the Judge, Big Oil

Polluters admit climate-change basics in an unprecedented court hearing but still duck responsibility.

Mar 22, 2018 / Jason Mark

Disney World Magic Kingdom

Are Disney Workers Having a Hard Time Making Ends Meet? Are Disney Workers Having a Hard Time Making Ends Meet?

At Disney’s resorts in Florida and California, workers are fighting for better pay and working conditions.

Mar 14, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Protesters Against Sessions CA Immigration Suit

Here’s How California Is Resisting Jeff Sessions on Immigration Policy Here’s How California Is Resisting Jeff Sessions on Immigration Policy

It’s fighting back with street protests—led by the state’s top politicians—and high-powered lawyers in the courts.

Mar 8, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Too Old—but She Is Too Out of Touch

Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Too Old—but She Is Too Out of Touch Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Too Old—but She Is Too Out of Touch

It’s not her age that should disqualify her from reelection. It’s her political distance from the rising Democratic base.

Feb 28, 2018 / Miles Howard

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Letters From the March 12, 2018, Issue Letters From the March 12, 2018, Issue

The art of nonviolence… California dreaming… In defense of male feminists… The president cuts a rug… What this country needs… Charles Murray, creationist… We’re with Kap… About tim...

Feb 15, 2018 / Our Readers

Kevin de León

Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California? Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California?

He’s challenging incumbent Dianne Feinstein on foreign policy, immigration, and the national-surveillance state.

Feb 7, 2018 / Q&A / Sasha Abramsky

California Shows How to Beat Trump, Now and in November

California Shows How to Beat Trump, Now and in November California Shows How to Beat Trump, Now and in November

America’s future arrives first in California, and that bodes ill for the president and his Republican enablers.

Jan 23, 2018 / Feature / Peter Schrag

Oprah Winfrey at the Golden Globes

Should Celebrities Really Run For President? Should Celebrities Really Run For President?

John Nichols on Oprah, Harold Meyerson on California’s resistance to Trump, and Father Greg Boyle on ex-gang members.

Jan 11, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Kevin de León

The GOP Tax Bill Was a Deliberate Attack on Blue States—and California Plans to Fight Back The GOP Tax Bill Was a Deliberate Attack on Blue States—and California Plans to Fight Back

Here are some creative ways for blue states to resist the GOP power grab.

Jan 6, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Trump in Alabama

The World Is Ready to Burst Into Flames, and Donald Trump Is Holding the Match The World Is Ready to Burst Into Flames, and Donald Trump Is Holding the Match

Who will save us from our pyromaniac in chief?

Dec 19, 2017 / Rebecca Gordon

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