Co-published by the American Prospect
A veteran labor reporter finds hope for unions in boycotts, minimum-wage campaigns and strikes.
California has filed suit over a new rule that would deny lawful permanent status to immigrants who use public assistance.
Six years after Jerry Brown reformed school funding, low-income districts still struggle to draw experienced teachers.
Participants in the U.S. Summer Work Travel program have been victims of wage theft, harassment and even human trafficking.
The updated “public charge” rule allows the government to deny visas and green cards to immigrants who have received public assistance.
As experts advocate for “managed retreat” from eroding coastlines, communities are pushing back.
The Trump administration’s proposed food stamp cuts could have a cascading effect on California public schools.
Co-published by Newsweek
The Democratic debate takes the fight back to Detroit, as Rust Belt voters consider alternatives to Trump.
Low-income tenants fighting to remain in their affordable housing complex score a big win at City Hall.
California’s charter lobby remains fiercely opposed to far-reaching reforms found in a state Assembly bill.