Unenforceable laws and failed “affordable housing” policies show that public housing and tenant-controlled buildings must become the norm, say the founders of the Los Angeles Tenants Union in their new book.
Author Jessica Pishko probes the beliefs and actions of the hard right constitutional sheriffs movement, whose members say their authority trumps state and federal officials.
Following the money reveals the gaming of the state’s initiative process.
From Chicago to San Jose, California, rideshare drivers are working together for higher pay, safer work and better jobs.
New scorecard reveals extent of private equity’s role in fossil fuel finance.
Experts say insurance for renters and low-income homeowners could help ease the path to recovery.
Experts say that policies such as higher taxes on the wealthy and expanded child care are both effective and popular.
The bill would have made it easier to file heat-related workers’ compensation. A Capital & Main investigation found field safety inspections fell 30% in seven years.
To achieve consistent pay and benefits, IHSS workers seek to negotiate directly with the state instead of with 58 individual counties.
Where prisons are located, the way they are built, and the health condition of prisoners means deaths will likely increase with climate change, experts say.