Trump’s Deportation Crackdown Is Hurting Tourism
Fear of aggressive deportation raids is deterring foreign visitors, leading to a reduction in hours for workers and lost revenue.
Are California’s Billionaires Crying Wolf?
Uber-rich say they’ll flee if wealth tax proposal passes. History suggests otherwise.
On Eve of Strike, Kaiser Nurses Sound Alarm on Patient Care
More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers plan to walk out next week following months-long stalemate with Kaiser.
When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price
A new California bill aims to rein in mental health coverage denials that leave kids without care.
Still the Golden State?
Financial inequality, homelessness and the highest unemployment in the nation — for all its riches, California still has some big problems for lawmakers to address in 2026.
Santa Fe’s Plan for a Real Minimum Wage Offers Lessons for Costly California
New Mexico’s fourth largest city is integrating the average rent into calculations of its lowest pay rate.
Barring a Sharp Shift, Health Insurance Costs Will Skyrocket
Many of the 24 million working and middle-class Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act may forgo insurance if their bills multiply.
Congress Could Get Millions of People Off of SNAP by Raising the Minimum Wage, but It Hasn’t — for 16 Years
1 in 8 people rely on federal food aid that has become a pawn in the government shutdown.
Five-Day Strike by Kaiser Permanente Workers Is About More Than Money
Kaiser employees are calling for a lucrative medical giant that handles care for more than 12 million Americans to let them better prioritize patients.
California Joins New York in Trying to Fill a Void on Worker Protections
The National Labor Relations Board is unable to meet due to inaction in Washington. The Golden State is pushing an alternative for its workers.
When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen
A six-year legal battle ends with a massive payout — and a reminder of what unions can achieve.
A Silver Lining in Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’
The expansion of tax credits in his signature legislation could help California meet its desperate need for affordable housing.
We Know How to Reduce Poverty — So Why Aren’t We Doing It?
As Congress rolls back food aid, California families are facing increasing hardship.
Recognizing the Economic Need for California’s Undocumented Immigrants
A new study finds 1.6 million undocumented workers created 1.25 million jobs and produced 5% of the state’s GDP.
A Whole-Person Approach to Combating Homelessness
An ambitious pilot program provides a myriad of resources to help participants achieve financial independence through stable employment.