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Donald Trump’s Escape to Alcatraz

Will the old prison be reborn as America’s Devil’s Island or as a theme park for the carceral state?

by Steven Mikulan


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Trump Administration Quietly Moves to Restrict Access to Asylum, Other Protections in Immigration Court

By Kate Morrissey

Even with the threat of torture in a Salvadoran prison hanging over their heads, migrants are more likely to be told “no” when seeking refuge in the U.S.

Push to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Damage Losing Steam in California Legislature

By Aaron Cantú

After climate-driven L.A. fires, “rancid” politics and fear of job loss, gas prices, slows momentum to confront industry.

‘We Are in a Moment of Unparalleled Peril’: An Interview With Naomi Klein

By Cerise Castle

The author and academic spoke with Capital & Main about an apocalyptic future and strategies for survival.

Solar Grants Held Hostage in Pennsylvania Legislature — as Demand Soars

By Audrey Carleton

While Solar for All funds languish, the state continues to lag behind most of the nation when it comes to renewable energy.

The Unkindest Cut: Slashing Medicaid Threatens the Medically Vulnerable

By Mark Kreidler

Are California’s in-home caregivers on Republicans’ chopping block?

And Then They Came for the Judges

By Steven Mikulan

The Trump administration’s targeting of a Wisconsin judge offers Democrats a choice: Stand up or stand down.

Kaiser and Mental Health Care Workers Reach Tentative Agreement

By Mark Kreidler

A long, grueling strike approaches settlement. Its underlying causes remain unaddressed.

How Did Farmers Respond When the Trump Administration Suddenly Stopped Paying Them to Help Feed Needy Californians?

By George B. Sánchez-Tello

When the U.S. government chopped $1 billion from USDA programs nationally, a group of farmers in the Central Valley fought back.