Student loan debt: When refusing to pay is a solution
The best option for many overloaded borrowers may be to just say no, argues an organizer in the debt strike movement. By Angelika Albaladejo, Capital…
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As Feds dither, states and localities raise minimum wages
But where they don’t, millions of workers are stuck at the record-low federal floor. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
A wine country filmmaker looked and found Roundup, the weedkiller tied to cancer, ‘everywhere’
Brian Lilla’s Children of the Vine examines the herbicide’s legacy on the state’s famous wine trails. By Evelyn Nieves, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
In the face of federal inaction, local governments tackle labor issues
The L.A. City Council’s recent approval of a hotel worker protection measure is part of a growing trend. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This…
Freed from San Quentin and facing deportation, a prison activist seeks Newsom pardon
After a lifetime in the U.S., a Cambodian-born parolee faces imminent expulsion unless California’s governor grants him clemency. By Frances Madeson, Capital & Main This…
Measuring COVID’s effect on a generation of young Californians
The uneven impact of the pandemic has fallen heaviest on the most vulnerable students in the state. Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
California’s plan to close the digital divide hits industry roadblocks
Advocates say big telecom proposals could water down the state’s ambitious effort to connect 98% of residents by 2026. By Robin Urevich, Capital & Main…
Clock is ticking on California’s landmark plastics reduction legislation
If the Legislature does not approve the bill by Thursday, a similar initiative will proceed to the November ballot. By Andy Furillo, Capital & Main…
Why are so many firefighters still struggling to afford housing?
Wildland firefighters have been sounding the alarm on a lack of accessible housing. Is anyone listening? By Colleen Hagerty, Capital & Main This story is…
‘Crossing the Line’ to get an abortion
As Roe v. Wade falls, a new podcast immerses listeners in the harrowing experiences of those seeking abortion, and the network of doctors, nurses and clergy helping…
Inside the fight to force makers of plastic trash to clean up their mess
A new California initiative may make a real difference in reducing the mountain of plastic refuse. By Andy Furillo, Capital & Main This story is…
In California, it barely pays to take care of elders in need at home
In-home care is a growing necessity across the state. When will counties treat it that way? By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
A new muckraking newspaper from Ralph Nader takes on Congress and its dirty secrets
Like its founder, the Capitol Hill Citizen pulls no punches exposing a body politic feeding off corporate donors. By Evelyn Nieves, Capital & Main This story is…
Software glitch: A case study in how not to provide emergency rent relief
For some of California’s most vulnerable renters, a lack of internet access may lead to eviction. By Jack Ross, Capital & Main This story is…
Several states are taking the lead on restoring overtime pay
A patchwork of different rules decide which workers earn time and a half around the country By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main This story is…
Overworked and underpaid
Many people work more than full time, but few earn extra money anymore. A labor-friendly president promises to change that. By Marcus Baram, Capital &…
Can Biden sharply expand overtime pay?
To do so, he will need to learn from the failures of Obama and Carter By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main This story is produced…