California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster California’s Recall Election Could Be a National Disaster
In a state with 40 million people, it’s entirely conceivable that a new governor could be “elected” with fewer than 2 million votes.
Aug 13, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The Tents of Venice Beach The Tents of Venice Beach
This summer, thanks in part to the spread of Airbnb properties, one of Los Angeles's most expensive neighborhoods filled up with tents housing displaced locals.
Aug 9, 2021 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger Western States Are at the Forefront of Fighting Hunger
With California’s gubernatorial recall election less than six weeks away, will the Golden State continue to take the lead in crafting more inclusive anti-poverty efforts?
Aug 6, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Homelessness Escalates as California’s Recall Election Nears Homelessness Escalates as California’s Recall Election Nears
The country's biggest blue state faces a potential upheaval.
Jul 30, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Students Will Benefit From California’s New Budget Students Will Benefit From California’s New Budget
The state will also invest in programs for the formerly incarcerated.
Jul 16, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Drought Takes Hold of California Drought Takes Hold of California
As the recall election nears, rising heat and access to water may become defining political issues for the state.
Jul 9, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Unite Here Hits the Road to Defend Voting Rights Unite Here Hits the Road to Defend Voting Rights
The canvassers who flipped Arizona in 2020 have embarked on a new Freedom Ride to raise awareness of the For the People Act.
Jul 2, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The Fight Against Homelessness in California Is Just Beginning The Fight Against Homelessness in California Is Just Beginning
New plans are promising, but they’re also just stopgap measures in confronting the West Coast’s burgeoning housing crisis.
Jun 25, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Gavin Newsom Is Headed for a Comeback Gavin Newsom Is Headed for a Comeback
With California’s recovery in full swing, the governor is poised to make it through the upcoming recall election unscathed.
Jun 18, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue
Arizona was pivotal in the 2020 presidential election. Its shift was no accident.
Jun 14, 2021 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky