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California’s Billionaire Tax Should Be Just the Starting Point

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that a permanent 2% tax on the ultra rich could generate billions while addressing the state’s growing concentration of wealth.

Capital & Main · Jul 23

Gov. Shapiro Walks a Fine Line on Climate; His Opponent Just Wants to Drill.

As cash flows into Pennsylvania governor's race, ethical questions over Stacy Garrity's fracking income loom.

Capital & Main · Jul 22

The Climate Crisis Onscreen: 14 Films That Made Waves

Climate-themed films matter more than ever as the Trump administration weakens environmental protections. Here are some of the best and most meaningful ones.

Capital & Main · Jul 21

In Michigan, the Price of Energy Is on the Ballot and Both Parties Know It

The GOP spent years circling the state as a key 2026 pickup opportunity. But after a lopsided election loss, doubts are creeping in.

Capital & Main · Jul 15

The ‘Mega Masters’ Tactic: Mass Immigration Hearings Inside Crowded Courtrooms

Judges are issuing deportation orders before immigrants receive notice their hearing dates have been moved up.

Capital & Main · Jul 14

California Lawmakers Target Price Gouging at ICE Detention Facilities

Immigrant detainees say they pay $20 for tampons and nearly $19 for instant coffee while earning only $1 per day through a federal work program.

Capital & Main · Jul 13

California Lawmakers Seek ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protections Despite EPA Rollbacks

State and federal legislation could help clean cancer-causing contaminants from hundreds of California water systems. One bill was diluted under industry pressure.

Capital & Main · Jul 10

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Exposes the Dangers of the Cold Storage Industry

Health impacts from the Lineage Inc. warehouse blaze could be severe and long-lasting, experts say. The company has a history of violations.

Capital & Main · Jul 9

As New Minimum Wages Take Effect, California’s Cities Keep Raising the Bar

Local governments are pushing wages above the state’s already high minimum, even as many workers still can't keep up with California's cost of living.

Capital & Main · Jul 9

Dry New Mexico Actually Has Lots of Water. Unfortunately, It’s Toxic — So Far.

The glut of wastewater is so massive industry execs fear it will soon throttle production in the nation's largest oil field.

Capital & Main · Jul 6