Red Heat in a Blue State Red Heat in a Blue State
The Delta variant, the Taliban’s ascendancy, and a surge of wildfires in California threaten to derail Gavin Newsom’s prospects in the coming recall election.
Aug 20, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
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 / Left Coast / 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 / Left Coast / 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 / Left Coast / 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 / Left Coast / 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 / Left Coast / 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 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Housing Alone Won’t Solve California’s Homelessness Problem Housing Alone Won’t Solve California’s Homelessness Problem
Without mental health services, drug treatment programs, and job training for ex-prisoners, California's most vulnerable population will remain at risk.
May 28, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The Blue Welfare State The Blue Welfare State
With its new budget proposal, California could be poised to go down the social-democratic route taken by most Western democracies three-quarters of a century ago.
May 21, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
The Arizona GOP’s Attack on Democracy The Arizona GOP’s Attack on Democracy
The Republican Party is determined to hold power, even against the will of the electorate. But working-class immigrants are fighting back.
May 7, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky