Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
‘Mark my words,’ says environment secretary, this will lead to increased air pollution.
The author leveraged her success to fight for both struggling writers and struggling workers. Alissa Quart reflects on her late mentor’s mind, heart and soul.
Using federal funds to shine a light on an intractable problem.
The secret to diminishing economic inequality: Government aid matters.
As they battle the double threat of attack and criminalization, street vendors report chronic stress and trauma.
The governor’s stated opposition is based on a procedural point that is moot, bill supporters say.
The power and corruption of big institutions was once far greater, says Robert Gottlieb, a historian of the L.A. Times. Then, as now, social movements are our best defense.
A barista talks about why he is part of the nationwide effort to unionize Starbucks workers.
Elections expert Richard Hasen says there’s ‘no magic bullet that would make this go away’ — but there are still ways to protect American democracy.
The Department of Labor is scrambling to craft proposals that avoid the fate of Obama’s failed effort in 2016.
A handful of legislators could decide measures for tougher statewide emissions goals.
Labor opposition could diminish Gov. Newsom’s climate package.
Striking Kaiser Permanente mental health workers say children may suffer even more than adults from delays in treatment.
Economists say fines are far cheaper than hiring staff. Kaiser says the union creates crises.
With Newsom’s environmental legacy in the balance, legislators are intensely pushing bills that advance the governor’s priorities.
COVID-19 ravaged Indigenous tribes in New Mexico. State and federal data reveal how a long legacy of uranium exposure may have made them uniquely vulnerable.
A state bill is poised to improve pay and conditions for more than 550,000 California workers. But is Gov. Newsom lovin’ it?
Democratic activists say they must flip state houses to block rogue actors.
Historian Timothy Shenk talks about dynamic ‘realigners’ who combine passion, discipline and vision to mobilize masses.