Shining a light on the digital divide for seniors
Deficits in technological skills and internet access has left millions of American seniors struggling to navigate the digital world. By Larry Buhl, Capital & Main…
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Basic income programs may help lower Black infant and maternal death rates
Experts hope new universal basic income programs and an innovative maternal center will help protect Black infants and mothers. By Dan Ross, Capital & Main…
Toxic pollutants a growing concern for pregnant mothers and babies
Links between environmental exposures and maternal health outcomes remain underexplored, despite recent efforts to catch up. By Dan Ross, Capital & Main This story is…
Los Angeles—like Sacramento before—is struggling to shrink Black infant death rate
A pledge to sharply reduce infant mortality by 2023 faces daunting obstacles. By Dan Ross, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
Many California teachers say they are barely hanging on
A new poll of teachers sounds a red alert for public education in the state. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced…
Barbara Ehrenreich was ‘Ready for Battle’
The author leveraged her success to fight for both struggling writers and struggling workers. Alissa Quart reflects on her late mentor’s mind, heart and soul….
Fast food industry fighting to stall — and kill — new California labor reforms
A law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Labor Day faces a referendum driven by corporate franchisors By Bobbi Murray, Capital & Main This story…
Verizon, AT&T receive lowest marks on newly released Democracy report card
Major corporations gave more than $6 million to state lawmakers who support voter suppression legislation. By Jessica Goodheart, Capital & Main This story is produced…
California’s net-zero roadmap is being shaped by regulators-turned-lobbyists
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is…
Unionizing Starbucks: ‘I’ve got nothing to lose but I’ve got everything to gain.’
A barista talks about why he is part of the nationwide effort to unionize Starbucks workers. By Kelly Candaele, Capital & Main This story is…
The impact of keeping millions out of poverty during the pandemic
The secret to diminishing economic inequality: Government aid matters By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital…
Biden could expand overtime for millions
The Department of Labor is scrambling to craft proposals that avoid the fate of Obama’s failed effort in 2016. By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main…
Why Kaiser Permanente can afford inadequate mental health care
Economists say fines are far cheaper than hiring staff. Kaiser says the union creates crises. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced…
SCOTUS decision could lead to legislatures deciding outcome of Presidential race
Democratic activists say they must flip state houses to block rogue actors. By Jessica Goodheart, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
California farmworkers march to urge Newsom to sign voting rights bill
Supporters say the legislation would protect farmworkers from employer intimidation. By David Bacon, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital…
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…
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…