Gavin Newsom’s most dramatic break from the Jerry Brown era is the governor-elect’s fierce commitment to high-quality child care and universal preschool.
How can the new administration best help California’s neediest residents?
Co-published by Newsweek
So far, Gavin Newsom has only affirmed his support for a ban on hydrofracturing, although activists are hopeful he will be more aggressive on environmental issues than Jerry Brown.
Gavin Newsom’s gubernatorial campaign was buoyed by his aggressive position on a single-payer system. Now comes the question: How far can–or will–Newsom take it?
Most experts don’t believe that the governor-elect’s target of creating 3.5 million new units by 2025 is achievable. Still, they are energized by his bold plans.
Co-published by Law at the Margins
An Oregon community rallies around immigrant detainees.
Co-published by Fast Company
California’s high rents are undermining tenants’ retirement prospects and the broader economy.
It’s been no secret that public higher education in California is badly broken, following four decades of disinvestment and tuition hikes.
Co-published by Law at the Margins
An informal grassroots network is helping migrants confront their uncertain immigration status in the U.S.
A Los Angeles-based program—the only one like it for janitors in the country—has helped align janitorial staffs with the sustainability goals of office building owners.