California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the Community NEWS Act on Sept. 30, 2026.

Politics

Six Overlooked Reasons California’s Community NEWS Act Is ‘A Big Deal’

by Steven Waldman October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

The new law offers newsrooms tax credits for retaining and hiring journalists. Its backers hope it can do much more.

Jane Kim, a former San Francisco City Supervisor, topped California's June insurance commissioner primary on a platform of public disaster insurance.

Politics

Can a Bernie-Backed Populist Fix California’s Home Insurance Crisis?

by Kainoa Lowman July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Unequal Economics: Guests attend a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol with members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus on Equal Pay Day, March 26, 2026.

Newsletter

Women Are Getting Slammed in Trump’s Economy

by Anne Kim March 29, 2026March 27, 2026

Primary Peril: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s record on homelessness leaves his presidential aspirations exposed. Here, the governor speaks during a press conference on homelessness in Hayward, California, March 2, 2026.

Magazine

Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness

by Gillen Tener Martin March 25, 2026May 5, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with foreign leaders to discuss trade and climate partnerships, representing a state whose economy rivals those of G7 nations.

Politics

Make California a G7 Member

by Markos Kounalakis November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Out of Line: Proposition 50 passed on Tuesday, redrawing California Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa’s district, despite his best efforts to stop it.

Politics

My Disenfranchised California Republican Neighbors Should Take It Up With Their Party

by Gillen Tener Martin November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Democratic Sweep: Here Virginia Governor Elect Abigail Spanberger addresses supporters

Politics

Why Democrats Won

by Matthew Cooper November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Judge Karen Immergut is standing up for democracy in Portland, Oregon

Law and Justice

The Judge Standing up to Trump’s Portland Invasion

by Garrett Epps October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Andy Beshear speaks with voters at a Louisville pharmacy during his successful 2019 campaign for Kentucky governor.

Politics

Why Andy Beshear Is a First-Tier Presidential Contender

by Zachary Clary October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Politics

The Republican Disaster Relief Disaster and the Democratic Path Forward

by Bill Scher July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

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Six Overlooked Reasons California’s Community NEWS Act Is ‘A Big Deal’

Can a Bernie-Backed Populist Fix California’s Home Insurance Crisis?

Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness

Make California a G7 Member

My Disenfranchised California Republican Neighbors Should Take It Up With Their Party

Why Democrats Won

The Judge Standing up to Trump’s Portland Invasion

Why Andy Beshear Is a First-Tier Presidential Contender

The Republican Disaster Relief Disaster and the Democratic Path Forward

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