An investigation by @LAJourno with @CapitalandMain found children as young as 11 doing hard agricultural labor for less than the minimum wage. Most are U.S. citizens who fear that their non-citizen parents would be deported if they complain about the abuses. trib.al/TpWoa4W
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State officials are failing to protect the health and safety of thousands of young field laborers, an investigation has found.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
An investigation by @LAJourno with @CapitalandMain found children as young as 11 doing hard agricultural labor for less than the minimum wage. Most are U.S. citizens who fear that their non-citizen parents would be deported if they complain about the abuses. trib.al/TpWoa4W
Making America Hate Again: White Supremacists in Trump’s Administration via @capitalandmain - #TurdReichRedux capitalandmain.com/making-ameri...
Making America Hate Again: White Supremacists in Trump’s Administration
During Donald Trump’s presidency, at least a dozen officials and advisers with ties to white supremacist groups or ideologies had formal roles in his administration.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Making America Hate Again: White Supremacists in Trump’s Administration via @capitalandmain - #TurdReichRedux capitalandmain.com/making-ameri...
Philadelphia workers are readying a bill with a basic demand: Just enforce the law https://buff.ly/3CvjxnV via @capitalandmain
Philadelphia workers are readying a bill with a basic demand: Just enforce the law • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Supporters say the worker protections bill will start to fix a broken enforcement system under the city’s Office of Worker Protections.
buff.ly
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Philadelphia workers are readying a bill with a basic demand: Just enforce the law https://buff.ly/3CvjxnV via @capitalandmain
LAPD actively supported federal ICE raids in Los Angeles, blocking protests and enabling 600 arrests while spending $30M, Councilmember Jurado calls it a “federal occupation.”
#LAPD #SanctuaryCity #OperationAtLarge #InstitutionalRepurposing #CivilRights #CapitalAndMain
#LAPD #SanctuaryCity #OperationAtLarge #InstitutionalRepurposing #CivilRights #CapitalAndMain
Facing a ‘Federal Occupation’: An Interview with Councilmember Ysabel Jurado
The L.A. City Councilmember and daughter of undocumented immigrants speaks about immigration raids and recent LAPD activity.
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July 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
LAPD actively supported federal ICE raids in Los Angeles, blocking protests and enabling 600 arrests while spending $30M, Councilmember Jurado calls it a “federal occupation.”
#LAPD #SanctuaryCity #OperationAtLarge #InstitutionalRepurposing #CivilRights #CapitalAndMain
#LAPD #SanctuaryCity #OperationAtLarge #InstitutionalRepurposing #CivilRights #CapitalAndMain
Dollar Store Workers Are Done Being Taken Advantage Of And ABUSED
Reporter for @capitalandmain Jesse Baum talks her article about the abuse and various issues dollar store workers across the country are facing and how they are taking a stand, despite not being unionized.
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Reporter for @capitalandmain Jesse Baum talks her article about the abuse and various issues dollar store workers across the country are facing and how they are taking a stand, despite not being unionized.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Dollar Store Workers Are Done Being Taken Advantage Of And ABUSED
Reporter for @capitalandmain Jesse Baum talks her article about the abuse and various issues dollar store workers across the country are facing and how they are taking a stand, despite not being unionized.
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Reporter for @capitalandmain Jesse Baum talks her article about the abuse and various issues dollar store workers across the country are facing and how they are taking a stand, despite not being unionized.
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#50in50Challenge Flight 31 follows the Pecos River from the Sangre de Cristo Mtns through New Mexico’s eastern grasslands.
The flight over one of the U.S.’s most endangered rivers, with @capitalandmain and pilot Barry Harper, supports reporting as climate change & development reshape the landscape.
The flight over one of the U.S.’s most endangered rivers, with @capitalandmain and pilot Barry Harper, supports reporting as climate change & development reshape the landscape.
June 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
#50in50Challenge Flight 31 follows the Pecos River from the Sangre de Cristo Mtns through New Mexico’s eastern grasslands.
The flight over one of the U.S.’s most endangered rivers, with @capitalandmain and pilot Barry Harper, supports reporting as climate change & development reshape the landscape.
The flight over one of the U.S.’s most endangered rivers, with @capitalandmain and pilot Barry Harper, supports reporting as climate change & development reshape the landscape.
Latest from @bgirledukate.bsky.social --> From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Activists Say via @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/from-socal-t...
March 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Latest from @bgirledukate.bsky.social --> From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Activists Say via @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/from-socal-t...
A warming climate "doesn’t cause droughts, but it does increase the likelihood that they become longer, hotter and more intense, exactly what New Mexico is experiencing."
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#fossilfuels #methane #emissions #climate #energy #drought #CapitalandMain
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#fossilfuels #methane #emissions #climate #energy #drought #CapitalandMain
New Mexico’s Governor Declares Drought Emergency. Sort Of.
A warming climate — fueled in part by the state’s oil and gas production — has parched rivers and turned forests to tinder.
capitalandmain.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A warming climate "doesn’t cause droughts, but it does increase the likelihood that they become longer, hotter and more intense, exactly what New Mexico is experiencing."
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#fossilfuels #methane #emissions #climate #energy #drought #CapitalandMain
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#fossilfuels #methane #emissions #climate #energy #drought #CapitalandMain
The Trump admin's indictments over a protest inside of a church target central figures in the movement to protecting the rights of Black Americans: “They definitely wanted to use us as a trophy, that’s the reality of all this."
My latest for @capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/trump-admini...
My latest for @capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/trump-admini...
Trump Administration ‘Wanted to Use Us as a Trophy,’ Says Minnesota School Board Member Arrested Over Anti-ICE Protest
Trahern Crews, a Black Lives Matter leader arrested by federal agents last month, described having his legs shackled and being asked if he was an “immigrant or agitator.” Chauntyll Allen, a school boa...
capitalandmain.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
The Trump admin's indictments over a protest inside of a church target central figures in the movement to protecting the rights of Black Americans: “They definitely wanted to use us as a trophy, that’s the reality of all this."
My latest for @capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/trump-admini...
My latest for @capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/trump-admini...
My latest, with @capitalandmain: workers across Planned Parenthood have been fighting for union representation and protection. At Planned Parenthood North Central States, “the union-busting started as soon as we unionized," according to one source. t.co/WcynhhwfTQ
March 26, 2024 at 8:20 PM
My latest, with @capitalandmain: workers across Planned Parenthood have been fighting for union representation and protection. At Planned Parenthood North Central States, “the union-busting started as soon as we unionized," according to one source. t.co/WcynhhwfTQ
This shows the power and importance of local journalism: A reporter highlighted a problem - underaged ag workers - and it pressured authorities to act. @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/to-protect-u...
To Protect Underage Farmworkers, California Expands Oversight of Field Conditions
State agencies to join forces to crack down on child labor violations after Capital & Main found enforcement breakdowns.
capitalandmain.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This shows the power and importance of local journalism: A reporter highlighted a problem - underaged ag workers - and it pressured authorities to act. @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/to-protect-u...
ICE and Border Patrol escalate authoritarian enforcement by detaining U.S. citizens during Los Angeles immigration raids, weaponizing immigration detention infrastructure against domestic dissent. #AuthoritarianEnforcement #USCitizenDetentions #ICEAbuse #LosAngeles #CapitalAndMain
Border Patrol and ICE Agents Are Arresting U.S. Citizens in Immigration Raids
Capital & Main has documented nine Americans who have been held in federal custody after observing or protesting immigration raids.
capitalandmain.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
ICE and Border Patrol escalate authoritarian enforcement by detaining U.S. citizens during Los Angeles immigration raids, weaponizing immigration detention infrastructure against domestic dissent. #AuthoritarianEnforcement #USCitizenDetentions #ICEAbuse #LosAngeles #CapitalAndMain
DHS and LAPD escalated suppression of Los Angeles anti-ICE protests, arresting demonstrators and clearing encampments to criminalize dissent. #Trump #LosAngeles #ICE #CivilProtest #Authoritarianism #CapitalAndMain
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capitalandmain.com/federal-offi...
Federal Officers Continue Arresting Anti-ICE Protesters During 24/7 Demonstrations
As Los Angeles protesters continue to organize against ICE operations, they said they are met with aggression from both DHS and L.A. police.
capitalandmain.com
August 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
DHS and LAPD escalated suppression of Los Angeles anti-ICE protests, arresting demonstrators and clearing encampments to criminalize dissent. #Trump #LosAngeles #ICE #CivilProtest #Authoritarianism #CapitalAndMain
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capitalandmain.com/federal-offi...
Time changes things. As Front Range communities grew to meet population needs, minerals that were left in the ground undoubtedly became hard to access. Proposing heavy industry next to residential communities is going to result in concerns
capitalandmain.com/as-activists... via
@capitalandmain
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As Activists Mobilize Against Drilling, Oil and Gas Operators Sour on Colorado
Emboldened residents organize to halt Big Oil’s march toward the Rocky Mountain suburbs.
capitalandmain.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Time changes things. As Front Range communities grew to meet population needs, minerals that were left in the ground undoubtedly became hard to access. Proposing heavy industry next to residential communities is going to result in concerns
capitalandmain.com/as-activists... via
@capitalandmain
capitalandmain.com/as-activists... via
@capitalandmain
While local campaigns have dominated efforts to improve the jobs of drivers at rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber, there's an emerging trend to coordinate driver demands in different places, including Colorado.
via @Tati_WM @capitalandmain
coloradonewsline.com/2024/10/28/lyf…
via @Tati_WM @capitalandmain
coloradonewsline.com/2024/10/28/lyf…
Drivers for Lyft and Uber are building a national movement • Colorado Newsline
While local campaigns have dominated efforts to improve rideshare jobs, some drivers are coordinating efforts across states.
coloradonewsline.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:05 AM
While local campaigns have dominated efforts to improve the jobs of drivers at rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber, there's an emerging trend to coordinate driver demands in different places, including Colorado.
via @Tati_WM @capitalandmain
coloradonewsline.com/2024/10/28/lyf…
via @Tati_WM @capitalandmain
coloradonewsline.com/2024/10/28/lyf…
Wasteful crypto mining operations burning fracked gas is bad enough, but doing so without the required permits can't be tolerated. via @capitalandmain - https://capitalandmain.com/crypto-mining-at-gas-wells-sparks-regulatory-headaches-outcry-in-northwestern-pennsylvania
Crypto Mining at Gas Wells Sparks Regulatory Headaches, O...
Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy...
capitalandmain.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Wasteful crypto mining operations burning fracked gas is bad enough, but doing so without the required permits can't be tolerated. via @capitalandmain - https://capitalandmain.com/crypto-mining-at-gas-wells-sparks-regulatory-headaches-outcry-in-northwestern-pennsylvania
When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen via @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/when-workers...
When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen
A six-year legal battle ends with a massive payout — and a reminder of what unions can achieve.
capitalandmain.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen via @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/when-workers...
Toxic Pollutants a Growing Concern for Pregnant Mothers and Babies via @capitalandmain - https://capitalandmain.com/toxic-pollutants-a-growing-concern-for-pregnant-mothers-and-babies-2 (and w/ @bhavnasham weighing in 🥰)
Toxic Pollutants a Growing Concern for Pregnant Mothers a...
Links between environmental exposures and maternal health...
capitalandmain.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Toxic Pollutants a Growing Concern for Pregnant Mothers and Babies via @capitalandmain - https://capitalandmain.com/toxic-pollutants-a-growing-concern-for-pregnant-mothers-and-babies-2 (and w/ @bhavnasham weighing in 🥰)
L.A. landlords break rent control laws by listing on AirBnB and other sites. From @robinurevich of @capitalandmain and Haru Coryne of @propublica. (I helped w fact-checking): capitalandmain.com/i...
In Los Angeles, Your Chic Vacation Rental May Be a Rent-Controlled Apartment
Amid an affordable housing crisis, dozens of rent-controlled buildings are listed on short-term rental websites. A 2018 law was supposed to stop that, but the city is struggling to enforce it.
capitalandmain.com
August 1, 2024 at 5:44 PM
L.A. landlords break rent control laws by listing on AirBnB and other sites. From @robinurevich of @capitalandmain and Haru Coryne of @propublica. (I helped w fact-checking): capitalandmain.com/i...
They Can't Breathe" on @CapitalAndMain – an eye-opener on crucial community issues. 🌍 Let's engage in conversations that matter, educate ourselves, and work towards positive change.
capitalandmain.com/they-cant-brea…
capitalandmain.com/they-cant-brea…
January 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
They Can't Breathe" on @CapitalAndMain – an eye-opener on crucial community issues. 🌍 Let's engage in conversations that matter, educate ourselves, and work towards positive change.
capitalandmain.com/they-cant-brea…
capitalandmain.com/they-cant-brea…
It's a cartoon!! About how the California dream has become a nightmare of inequality. by @capitalandmain <a href="http://vimeo.com/118542457?from=outro-embed" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://vimeo.com/118542457?from=outro-embed
Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich introduces Capit...
This is "Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich in...
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November 10, 2024 at 11:42 AM
It's a cartoon!! About how the California dream has become a nightmare of inequality. by @capitalandmain <a href="http://vimeo.com/118542457?from=outro-embed" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://vimeo.com/118542457?from=outro-embed
How does a staunch Republican end up a union leader? "We're like the India of the U.S." @capitalandmain <a href="http://tinyurl.com/m4wtn44" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://tinyurl.com/m4wtn44
New Mexico Has Some of the Nation’s Toughest Oil and Gas ...
With the EPA hamstrung by the Supreme Court and shaky sta...
tinyurl.com
November 10, 2024 at 11:42 AM
How does a staunch Republican end up a union leader? "We're like the India of the U.S." @capitalandmain <a href="http://tinyurl.com/m4wtn44" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://tinyurl.com/m4wtn44
Rich people threatening mass relocation because they don't like a law/tax/policy is a dusty page from a tattered book. History says it's a bluff. My piece for
@capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/are-californ...
@capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/are-californ...
Are California’s Billionaires Crying Wolf?
Uber-rich say they’ll flee if wealth tax proposal passes. History suggests otherwise.
capitalandmain.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Rich people threatening mass relocation because they don't like a law/tax/policy is a dusty page from a tattered book. History says it's a bluff. My piece for
@capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/are-californ...
@capitalandmain: capitalandmain.com/are-californ...
Honduran Grandfather Who Died in ICE Custody Told Family He’d Felt Ill For Weeks via @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/honduran-gra...
Honduran Grandfather Who Died in ICE Custody Told Family He’d Felt Ill For Weeks
Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than three weeks into 2026.
capitalandmain.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Honduran Grandfather Who Died in ICE Custody Told Family He’d Felt Ill For Weeks via @capitalandmain - capitalandmain.com/honduran-gra...
How hardcore reactionaries all over the world draw the wrong kind of inspiration from #Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
Fun, disturbing and keenly observed by @jeremotographs of @capitalandmain.
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Fun, disturbing and keenly observed by @jeremotographs of @capitalandmain.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
How hardcore reactionaries all over the world draw the wrong kind of inspiration from #Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
Fun, disturbing and keenly observed by @jeremotographs of @capitalandmain.
x.com/ericpape/statu…
Fun, disturbing and keenly observed by @jeremotographs of @capitalandmain.
x.com/ericpape/statu…