Dianne Feinstein’s Final Act Dianne Feinstein’s Final Act
The California senator’s return to Congress amounts to a sad end to an illustrious career.
Jun 2, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Republican Voters Are Ready for the Next Culture War Republican Voters Are Ready for the Next Culture War
After Donald Trump was found liable for battery and defamation in federal court, his base has continued to rally behind him.
May 12, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Jay Inslee’s Lesson in Bowing Out Gracefully Jay Inslee’s Lesson in Bowing Out Gracefully
After making his mark on climate change policy throughout the country, the Washington governor has announced that he won't seek reelection.
May 5, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
California’s Hypocritical Failure to Confront Poverty California’s Hypocritical Failure to Confront Poverty
An interview with Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America, on the state's betrayal of its progressive values.
Apr 28, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The American West Is Running Out of Water The American West Is Running Out of Water
A new federal proposal mandates strict cuts on water usage in states reliant on the Colorado River.
Apr 21, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens
California is one of the most progressive states in the union. It shouldn’t have one of the oldest senators.
Apr 3, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
You Can’t Solve the Homelessness Crisis Without Housing You Can’t Solve the Homelessness Crisis Without Housing
In the Western states, encampments continue to proliferate. If city governments want to ameliorate the crisis, they’re going to have to provide shelter.
Mar 24, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve
There’s a lot of blame to go around for the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank. But the Fed’s myopic attitude towards inflation bears much of the responsibility.
Mar 17, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The Progressive Takeover of Nevada’s Democratic Party Is Falling Apart The Progressive Takeover of Nevada’s Democratic Party Is Falling Apart
The state’s voters may be open to radical ideas, but they want to see results.
Mar 10, 2023 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
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 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky