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How White Nationalism is Entering Mainstream U.S. Politics

White nationalist ideas once at the margins of U.S. society are increasingly shaping mainstream political debates and legislation.

PG&E Will Support Customers Amid Aftermath of Government Shutdown

PG&E has several plans for low-income customers who cannot pay their utility bills.

Trump States He Will Not Fund SNAP Until Shutdown Ends

42 million Americans, including children, the disabled, and veterans, will go hungry this month as the battle over a critical food assistance program continues.

Salaam New York! How Mamdani is Helping Close the Culture Gap

Whether Zohran Mamdani becomes the next mayor of New York, his candidacy has been a crash course in South Asian Studies 101 for mainstream America.
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Californians, Get Out and Vote Says Secretary of State Shirley Weber

California voters have numerous privileges, including same-day registration, in-language ballots in 9 languages, and the ability to ask for help when filling out their ballots.

Redistricting Battle Ignites in California Ahead of Special Election

As California prepares for an unprecedented special election on November 4, the congressional balance of power is on the line.

A Day of No Kings Across California’s Central Valley

Record numbers of protestors turned out in cities and communities all along California’s Central Valley for the No Kings protest Saturday.

Unions Join Lawsuit Challenging $100K Fee for H-1B Workers

The lawsuit states that President Donald Trump does not have Constitutional authority to essentially levy a new tax.

Defense Secretary Hegseth’s ‘No Beardos’ Mandate Weakens US Military Strength

The new Defense Department grooming policies, which ban beards, will adversely impact Sikh, Jewish, Muslim, and Black soldiers.

Health Care Costs at the Core of Government Shutdown Standoff

Health insurance premiums for millions of Americans will double this fall as ACA tax credits expire. Republicans say Democrats caused a shutdown over the issue.

Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors Face Shrinking Protections

Amid slashed funding and weakened legal protections, immigrant survivors of domestic violence face mounting new barriers to safety.

Will Partisan Interference Cloud the Integrity of 2026 Midterm Elections?

“We were at this moment like none I have ever seen in my lifetime: a fight over who is going to have access to democracy, and who's going to get to participate.” — Sean Morales-Doyle, Brennan Center for Justice

Immigrant Data-Sharing Threatens Privacy of All Americans

The federal expansion of immigrant surveillance is increasing political targeting, identity theft and data breach risks for all Americans.
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Redistricting Explainer: No Longer Once a Decade, It’s Now Constant Political Warfare

Redistricting used to happen once a decade. Now Texas has redrawn midstream, while California and Missouri consider similar moves, fueling debate over fairness, representation, and shifting political power.

East Bay Residents Gather to Mourn 37 People Killed By ICE

The Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, sparked nationwide protests calling for the abolishment of ICE.