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California Bill Aims to Crack Down on Predatory Labor Traffickers

Lawmakers poised to expand protections to hundreds of thousands of temporary migrant workers.

by Larry Buhl

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A Silver Lining in Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’

By Mark Kreidler

The expansion of tax credits in his signature legislation could help California meet its desperate need for affordable housing.

Before the U.S. Steel Explosion, a Legacy of Cost-Cutting and Broken Promises

By Audrey Carleton

Canceled upgrades, insufficient maintenance and political lobbying preceded deadly explosion at Pennsylvania’s aging steel plant.

Community Aid for L.A. Street Vendors and Day Laborers Surged During ICE Raids

By Maison Tran

Angelenos raised money to keep street vendors and day laborers afloat during ICE raids. As that money dries up and many go back to work, organizers say they need more lasting protections.

The Smoldering, Noxious Waste Dump Next Door

By Liza Gross

L.A. County’s Chiquita Canyon Landfill has spewed high levels of toxic gases and climate super-pollutants for years. Yet local residents’ pleas for help from state officials remain unanswered.

In Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor, a Curious Target

By Rick Wartzman

In seeking to oust Lisa Cook, President Trump attacks a likely ally on interest rates who happens to be the first Black woman in the job.

Unions Are Shrinking Nationwide — But Not in California

By Mark Kreidler

Organizing here is holding strong, showing what’s possible even as Trump 2.0 makes the fight harder.

A Heavier Case Load, Diminished Care

By Mark Kreidler

Due to Trump’s funding cuts, “having sex is about to get a lot more dangerous,” warns a Los Angeles nurse whose work helps prevent the spread of HIV.

‘I’m Tired of Looking Over My Shoulder’

By Tatiana Walk-Morris

What do nurses, Waffle House servers and Uber drivers have in common? Violence on the job — and a movement to end it.