Peter Schrag

Peter Schrag, the former editorial-page editor of The Sacramento Bee, is the author of California Fights Back (Heyday Books, 2018).

Obama stands with California congressional candidates

Can California Democrats Flip the House in November? Can California Democrats Flip the House in November?

Seven first-time candidates in swing districts could spell the difference.

Sep 11, 2018 / Peter Schrag

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

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Does Labor Deserve Its Own Downfall? Does Labor Deserve Its Own Downfall?

The Supreme Court’s Friedrichs case could be disastrous for unions—how did we get here and what can labor do to regain its former clout?

Feb 4, 2016 / That’s Debatable / Peter Schrag, David Rolf, Jane McAlevey, and Michelle Chen

Letters Letters

Vouching for vouchers; Elizabeth Warren for president; three kinds of Republican idiots; Borgesian grammar

Aug 10, 2011 / Letters / Our Readers and Peter Schrag

Vouchers: They’re Baaaaaack!

Vouchers: They’re Baaaaaack! Vouchers: They’re Baaaaaack!

As thirty-six states contemplate privatization measures, public schools are on the defensive.

Jun 1, 2011 / Feature / Peter Schrag

Blowback at the Border Blowback at the Border

Drug prohibition and unregulated guns gave us the Mexican drug wars.

Apr 15, 2009 / Feature / Peter Schrag

Divided States Divided States

A patchwork of local laws reflects the complicated, contradictory national debate over immigration policy.

Dec 20, 2007 / Feature / Peter Schrag

As California Goes… As California Goes…

What can the nation learn from the Golden State's struggles to deal with its immigrant population?

Mar 30, 2007 / Feature / Peter Schrag

Rich’s Stealth Campaign Rich’s Stealth Campaign

Howard Rich is pouring big money into leveraging our electoral system to serve his libertarian agenda.

Oct 19, 2006 / Editorial / Peter Schrag

What’s Good Enough? What’s Good Enough?

Advocates are demanding not just equal but decent schools for all children.

Apr 15, 2004 / Feature / Peter Schrag

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