David Waddell

Environment

Camp Fire’s Toxin Runoff Poses Threat to Prized Salmon

David Waddell - Jan 5, 2019

During a particularly vulnerable time in their lifecycle, the Chinook Salmon now will confront toxic runoff from the Camp Fire.

‘We’re Not Going To Stop’ — Native Leaders in CA Commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct 12, 2026

Native leaders in CA say the state holiday, which Trump announced the federal government would no longer recognize, is an important form of resistance.

Can Prop 1 Mitigate California’s Housing Crisis?

Oct 13 | California voters will weigh Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion housing bond funding affordable housing, homeownership, farmworker housing and veterans’ programs amid the state’s deep housing affordability crisis this November election.

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Immigration

DHS Is Using FEMA Buildings as Pop-up Immigration Courts, Denying Public Access

Oct 7, 2026

Congressman Greg Stanton says he was blocked from entering a makeshift immigration courtroom, raising concerns about public access to the proceedings.

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Rights

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

Selen Ozturk - Oct 5, 2026

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.