California

Deported to a Country You Can’t Remember

Deported to a Country You Can’t Remember Deported to a Country You Can’t Remember

The Biden administration sent Phoeun You, a former child refugee, to Cambodia after more than four decades in the US. Governor Gavin Newsom has the power to bring him back.

Mar 10, 2023 / Jessie Lau

E. Pico Blvd. in the Garment District of Los Angeles

LA’s Zoning Plan Pits Garment Workers Against Developers LA’s Zoning Plan Pits Garment Workers Against Developers

The Downtown LA 2040 proposal could force garment factories to close and replace affordable housing with luxury developments.

Mar 6, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

What Life Is Like in Fresno’s “War Zone”

What Life Is Like in Fresno’s “War Zone” What Life Is Like in Fresno’s “War Zone”

A community of migrants and unhoused people call the shuttered downtown of this California city home.

Mar 6, 2023 / Photo Essay / David Bacon

California Puts the Fossil Fuel Industry in the Penalty Box

California Puts the Fossil Fuel Industry in the Penalty Box California Puts the Fossil Fuel Industry in the Penalty Box

New legislation would empower the state’s energy commission to investigate price gouging and implement fines for refiners.

Feb 24, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

Katie Porter Is Aiming for Dianne Feinstein’s Seat

Katie Porter Is Aiming for Dianne Feinstein’s Seat Katie Porter Is Aiming for Dianne Feinstein’s Seat

Now that the 89-year-old California senator has announced her retirement, progressive Democrats are lining up to run.

Feb 17, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

Climate Crisis Forest Fire

California’s Extreme Weather Is the Future of Climate Change California’s Extreme Weather Is the Future of Climate Change

After years of thirst, the state has been drowning, and the poorest people have been among those hardest hit.

Feb 8, 2023 / Rebecca Gordon

California Has Been Consumed by America’s Addiction to Guns

California Has Been Consumed by America’s Addiction to Guns California Has Been Consumed by America’s Addiction to Guns

The state is reeling after a week of mass shootings that underscores the bloody price we pay for our worship of guns.

Jan 27, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI

LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI

Last year, the city sent $1,000 a month to 3,200 people. The Nation followed four participants throughout the duration of the program.

Jan 23, 2023 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

California Is Still Underwater

California Is Still Underwater California Is Still Underwater

The rains that caused major flooding this month have tapered off, but the damage to the landscape—and to the state's economy—is severe.

Jan 18, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

Will This Be the Year Dianne Feinstein Finally Retires?

Will This Be the Year Dianne Feinstein Finally Retires? Will This Be the Year Dianne Feinstein Finally Retires?

California Representative Katie Porter has already announced her intention to run for the seat. But the 89-year-old senator hasn't said she'll step down.

Jan 13, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

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