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Collateral Damage: How Trump Is Hollowing Out the Black Middle Class

The president has gone nuclear against federal union jobs — historically African Americans’ ladder to economic equality.

Capital & Main · Apr 24, 2025

Nonprofits Move to Intervene on Behalf of Los Angeles Residents in Sanctuary Case

Many cities with laws restricting local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials have joined the lawsuit. Los Angeles is noticeably absent.

Capital & Main · Apr 22, 2025

Tijuana Shelter Director Has Simple Solution for Changing Border Policies: Adapt

Casa del Migrante has hosted migrants since 1987, but with the Trump administration slashing foreign aid, the shelter is navigating a new way forward.

Capital & Main · Apr 22, 2025

In Colorado, Gas for Cars Could Soon Come With a Warning Label

Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.”

Capital & Main · Apr 16, 2025

Life Under Trump: Migrants Win Asylum, Yet Remain Locked Up

Russians who fled their homeland could be held in U.S. custody for years while ICE pushes back on the decision to grant them freedom.

Capital & Main · Apr 15, 2025

California Showdown Over Medicaid as GOP Approves Massive Cuts

Health care advocates and labor unions mobilize against proposed cuts, pressuring swing-district Republicans with protests, ads and town halls.

Capital & Main · Apr 11, 2025

California State University’s Financial Aid Students Learn Chaos 101

With the Department of Education in turmoil, who will distribute Pell grants and other assistance?

Capital & Main · Apr 11, 2025

USC Follows Amazon and Musk’s SpaceX in Calling Labor Board Unconstitutional

To block a union that would represent 2,500 faculty members, the private university echoed a corporate argument.

Capital & Main · Apr 10, 2025

Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Work to Undermine Voter-Backed Wage and Sick Leave Laws

Legislators from both parties and in multiple states are rolling back wage hikes and paid sick leave policies approved by voters.

Capital & Main · Apr 9, 2025

Soccer-Loving Father of Four Caught Up in El Cajon Immigration Raid

The operation included dozens of officers, some with guns in hand, as they moved through a paint business.

Capital & Main · Apr 8, 2025