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
Now that the 89-year-old California senator has announced her retirement, progressive Democrats are lining up to run.
Feb 17, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Joe Biden Is Following the Lead of West Coast Progressives Joe Biden Is Following the Lead of West Coast Progressives
The president's State of the Union address showed a willingness to implement a program of economic justice that has secured Democratic wins in Western states.
Feb 10, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Kari Lake May Have Committed a Felony Kari Lake May Have Committed a Felony
In an election-denying tweet, Lake posted the signatures of 16 Arizona voters. It’s a violation not only of their privacy but also of state law.
Feb 3, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
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
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
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?
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
California Hangs Its Homeless Population Out to Dry California Hangs Its Homeless Population Out to Dry
Recent floods have worsened the state’s housing crisis, and the local government’s response is proving woefully inadequate once again.
Jan 6, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
How Democrats Beat Arizona’s Extremist Republicans How Democrats Beat Arizona’s Extremist Republicans
Had the likes of Kari Lake taken office, it would have presented one of the greatest challenges to American democracy in modern times.
Jan 3, 2023 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky