Will Harris go after Big Oil?
The candidate has kept her climate policy vague so far, but her record as a prosecutor gives climate activists hope. By Marcus Baram, Capital &…
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‘We will not heal and unify with words alone’
Editor’s note: The high points of the inaugural address Joe Biden should deliver I tried my hand at writing a suggested version of Joe Biden’s…
Biden’s big challenge
Editor’s note: The president-elect faces very difficult work to fix the mess Trump is leaving behind Our long national nightmare looks like it’s nearly over….
Legalizing cannabis
After 50 years, Congress gets serious about changing the law, but won’t vote before the election A historic vote in the U.S. House on the…
Canna-Kamala
Can Kamala Harris change Joe Biden’s views on cannabis legalization? Legalization of cannabis has been relatively ignored as a presidential campaign issue, even though two-thirds…
What police reform could look like
Editor’s note: After George Floyd’s killing, there are lots of ideas to change policing. But is there the political will? If all the protests, marches…
Danger zone for voters
Editor’s note: During COVID-19 pandemic, Democrats push to ensure safe election in November You probably saw the scenes on April 7 of Wisconsin voters having…
Hearts and minds
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren seek to diversify their support As Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren compete to be the Democratic Party’s progressive standard bearer,…
Bern-ing Sacramento
California hasn’t always mattered in presidential primaries. Bernie Sanders’ rally proves that’s about to change. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ visit to Sacramento last week confirmed…