DARK SECRETS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

The Real Stakes Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Fight: Health Care Access

A hospital CEO says looming Medicaid reductions threaten vulnerable residents and the state’s health system.

Capital & Main · May 14

While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They’re Getting Short-Changed

Spouses of deployed military say they’re struggling with the costs of child care, groceries, housing.

Capital & Main · May 13

Government Fails to Provide Adequate Interpreter for Deaf Ukrainian Asylum Seeker

Stuck in immigration limbo, the woman needs a Russian Sign Language translator for her pending asylum case.

Capital & Main · May 12

Fire Recovery Could Wipe Out Altadena’s Affordable Rentals

Without funding and policy interventions, rebuilt homes will rent at market rates, pricing out long-term residents.

Capital & Main · May 5

Nike Isn’t Playing Trump’s Anti-DEI Game. What Will That Cost?

The sportswear company is one of the few that hasn’t caved to Trump on diversity, equity and inclusion. Now it’s under investigation.

Capital & Main · May 4

In One of L.A.’s Food Deserts, ‘Hands That Harmed Are Now Hands That Heal’

At an urban farm in Compton, the formerly incarcerated nourish residents hit by rising costs and cuts. Their “pay what you can” markets draw hundreds.

Capital & Main · May 1

Don’t Call It Upward Mobility If People Still Can’t Afford to Live

A living wage analyst challenges rosy claims about rising standard of living, and shows that for millions of Americans, their pay doesn’t cover the basics.

Capital & Main · Apr 30

With Promises of Money, Controversial Gas Pipeline on Navajo Nation Passes First Hurdle

Pipeline would cross 234 miles of tribal land in New Mexico and Arizona. Committee hearing schedule catches community group off guard.

Capital & Main · Apr 29

A May Day Push to ‘Shut It Down’ Takes Shape Across the Country

Unions join community groups in planning marches, walkouts and economic actions on May 1 as a show of worker power ahead of the midterm elections.

Capital & Main · Apr 28

As the U.S. Spends Billions Fighting Iran, War-Driven Inflation Hits Working Families Hard

The rising cost of gas and higher utility rates are hurting farmers, ride-sharing workers and consumers from coast to coast.

Capital & Main · Apr 27