Two state legislators in Pennsylvania work to build on past successes, in a new political environment.
Cities & Communities
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program
Last year’s elections saw gains in use of the public campaign financing system among people of color, younger, and lower-income Seattleites, according to a new report.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
There Are ‘No Real Consequences’ for Toxic Emissions Events
In some cases, these ‘chemical releases’ aren’t illegal. In others, state regulators give polluters the benefit of the doubt.
Posted inWorking in America
Minneapolis Construction Workers Fight Chronic Wage Theft
The Midwest building industry is notorious for cheating paychecks.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
How the Inflation Reduction Act Attacks Diesel Pollution
It’s a starting point to deal with an issue that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
Posted inBuilding Back America
Bipartisan Highway to Hell—or Heaven?
State and local governments will decide if the infrastructure package makes climate change better or worse.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Modern-Day Company Towns of Arkansas
Fortune 100 giants Tyson Foods and Walmart have heavy influence over two cities within 20 miles of one another, tucked into the northwest corner of the state.
Posted inHousing
Why We Need Social Housing
What Medicare for All is for health care, social housing is for shelter.
Posted inTransportation
Opting Out of Mass Transit?
Systems are surviving hybrid work schedules, but personal and fleet safety issues also influence the transit options that riders use—or desert.
Posted inLaw and Justice
How Much Will the Abortion Police State Cost?
In addition to the obliteration of privacy and criminalization of women’s health, it’s a waste of money.