Justice
California is about to allow former felons to serve on juries. Here’s why.
People with former felony convictions can vote in California, but they can't serve on juries. A new law is going to change that.
November 22, 2019
Commentary
Google’s new political ad policy will cost consultants, and improve our democracy
Eric Jaye, Democratic political consultant: Google famously implores their company with the slogan, “Don’t be evil.” It is true the company has not always matched that aspiration. But with a bold upgrade of its political advertising standards, Google is delivering a powerful public good.
Economy
Changing lives — and credit history — one micro-loan at a time
It’s a Catch-22: to get good credit, consumers must first have good credit scores. Programs like the one run by the nonprofit Mission Asset Fund bridge informal traditional lending practices with the mainstream financial system.
WhatMatters
Newsom, Democrats lose effort to force Trump to release taxes—and it wasn’t close
California loses battle for Trump's taxes. State to sue Trump administration over Delta water shipments. Power shutoffs leaves residents hungry.
California Divide
“We need the food that we lost.” Low-income families still reeling from blackouts
Pacific Gas & Electric turned off power to Ana Patricia Rios’ neighborhood in Sonoma County for eight days in October, three at the beginning of the month and five near the end. The mother of three young boys watched twice as nearly all of the food in her refrigerator spoiled. She threw out at least […]