How a Collective of Mothers Flipped the Script on Housing How a Collective of Mothers Flipped the Script on Housing
When the group Moms 4 Housing occupied a vacant house in West Oakland, they were confronting a system designed to exclude them.
Jan 24, 2020 / Jonny Coleman
California’s Fires Prove the American Dream Is Flammable California’s Fires Prove the American Dream Is Flammable
If we want to keep cities safe in the face of climate change, we need to seriously question the ideal of private homeownership.
Dec 23, 2019 / Kian Goh
The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty
For five debates, I’ve been waiting for just one question about American poverty. There have been zero.
Dec 19, 2019 / Alan Minsky
California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E
California’s utility, PG&E, has put profits over public safety for too long. The company belongs in the hands of the people.
Oct 30, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich
The NCAA Announcement Isn’t Quite What It Seems The NCAA Announcement Isn’t Quite What It Seems
The decision to allow college athletes the rights to their likeness is groundbreaking—but there’s a catch.
Oct 30, 2019 / Dave Zirin
As California Burns, Trump Feeds the Cult of Personality As California Burns, Trump Feeds the Cult of Personality
But World Series fans were having none of it—thousands chanted “Lock him up!” at Nationals Park stadium in Washington, DC.
Oct 29, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security
The president’s foreign policy isn’t “America First,” it’s “America Alone.”
Oct 17, 2019 / James Carden
Trump Has Gone to War Against California Trump Has Gone to War Against California
In his vengeful, mob-style way, Trump is attacking the Golden State both rhetorically and through policy measures. No matter where we live, we all have a dog in this fight.
Oct 15, 2019 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
The Tide Is Turning Against Trump The Tide Is Turning Against Trump
Faced with legal and legislative setbacks and the defection of more Republicans, Trump is waging an increasingly strident propaganda war.
Oct 15, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance
Trump is inflicting enormous damage with his great and unmatched idiocy. But California continues to dance to its own tune, with a raft of progressive legislation.
Oct 11, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky