#California
June Was So Hot, Mussels Cooked to Death in Their Shells
Last month was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, affecting vulnerable people worldwide. Read more
California Will Soon Be the First US State to Ban 'Hair Discrimination'
The proposed bill highlights the disproportionate effect of hair discrimination on people of color. Read more
Trump Administration Wants to Open 1 Million Acres to Oil Drilling and Fracking in California
The plan, if executed, will increase air, water, and noise pollution. Read more
6 Myths About Cash Bail Reform, Debunked
Eliminating the cash bail system does not mean that communities will become less safe. Read more
3 Reasons Why the LA Teachers' Strike Is a Big Deal
Protesters are calling on California to support equal education. Read more
The Most Captivating Photos From 2018's Devastating and Inspiring Moments
These stunning images reflect the year's ups and downs, but give us hope for 2019. Read more
Why America's Largest Agricultural State Is Also Its Hungriest
4.9 million people in the state that feeds the US and the world are going hungry. Read more
Wildfires, Refugees, and Religious Ceremonies: 12 Powerful Photos from Around the World This Week
See communities persist in the face of displacement and climate disaster. Read more