California
As California drought deepens, water debate sharpens
April 30, 2015As California struggles to meet new water use restrictions, the governor is urging a sharp increase in fines for the worst violators.
Read moreSan Francisco tenants fight back against unjust evictions
April 22, 2015A broad coalition of housing rights and community organizations is launching a campaign to educate renters about their legal rights.
Read moreToday in history: Dolores Huerta is born in 1930
April 10, 2015In 1962, Dolores Huerta and César Chávez launched the National Farm Workers Association; Huerta's organizing skills were essential to its growth.
Read moreEnvironment issues hurt poor people most, say speakers at LA forum
April 10, 2015Grijalva, who chairs the congressional committee and is a member of the Progressive Caucus, said, "40 years of environmental policy issues are under attack."
Read moreLegislators aim to expand rights of undocumented Californians
April 9, 2015State legislative leaders were joined here by immigrant rights advocates as they announced the "Immigrants Shape California" legislative package.
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