Why California Voters Recalled Chesa Boudin Why California Voters Recalled Chesa Boudin
The ousting of the progressive San Francisco district attorney suggests that Democrats have failed to win the public with their messaging on criminal justice.
Jun 9, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Can California Democrats Do Enough to Block a Rural Right-Wing Revolt? Can California Democrats Do Enough to Block a Rural Right-Wing Revolt?
Democratic legislators are stepping up their efforts to bring relief to voters, but amid soaring gas prices and an intensifying drought, they may not be sufficient.
Jun 3, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All California Offers a Rare Alternative to the Pro-Gun Free-for-All
While Texas and other states double down on the gun love, the Golden State has at least attempted to enact regulations that will keep kids safe.
May 27, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
California’s Undocumented Children Are Going Hungry California’s Undocumented Children Are Going Hungry
A report shows that 45 percent of the state’s undocumented residents are facing food insecurity, mostly children.
May 13, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Blue States Will Be Stretched to Their Limits Post-“Roe” Blue States Will Be Stretched to Their Limits Post-“Roe”
Gavin Newsom has vowed to codify the right to abortion in California’s constitution, but his ambitions could run up against the reality that the state doesn’t have enough providers...
May 6, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
A New Intervention in California’s Mental Health Crisis A New Intervention in California’s Mental Health Crisis
Proposed mental health courts under the CARE program would mandate treatment for severely impaired people.
Apr 29, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Daniel Ellsberg on the Existential Threat of Global Conflict Daniel Ellsberg on the Existential Threat of Global Conflict
“As the world has correctly perceived, this has the seeds of a regional nuclear war and all-out war between the US and Russia.”
Apr 22, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Military Personnel Searched Students at a California High School Military Personnel Searched Students at a California High School
Black students reportedly told their parents when they went home that day that they were singled out for particularly intrusive searches and interrogations.
Apr 1, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
California Scrambles to Manage Its Housing Crisis and Rising Gas Prices California Scrambles to Manage Its Housing Crisis and Rising Gas Prices
It’s time for the governor to push for deeper reforms—and for the federal government to follow suit.
Mar 25, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Is California Doing Enough to Fight Homelessness? Is California Doing Enough to Fight Homelessness?
Governor Newsom has taken a triumphant tone, but thousands are still sleeping in the streets.
Mar 11, 2022 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky