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Lia Russell’s Journalist Portfolio

The Silicon Valley Economy Is Here. And It's a Nightmare.

The Silicon Valley Economy Is Here. And It's a Nightmare.

Low pay, soaring rents, and cities littered with e-scooters. Welcome to the future.

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Between a Strike and a Hard Place | Lia Russell

Between a Strike and a Hard Place | Lia Russell

Sacramento teachers have had to make a series of difficult compromises.

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Shaping a Resistance From Behind the Wheel

Shaping a Resistance From Behind the Wheel

Lyft reaps millions even as drivers claim exploitation, but now one group is fighting back.

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Where There's Smoke | Lia Russell

Where There's Smoke | Lia Russell

As California burns, a corporation goes free.

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Saying #MeToo Is Harder for Low-Wage Workers

Saying #MeToo Is Harder for Low-Wage Workers

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment and assault scandal in Hollywood, the Alianza Nacional …

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Articles

Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly mulls commuting all California death sentences

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By Lia Russell Verified
| Capitol Alert Verified
A view of the East Block of San Quentin's Death Row. Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of the 563 people condemned to death row in California prisons Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of the 563 people condemned to death row in California prisons, as public opinion has shifted in the week since a Tennessee female prisoner survived a botched execution by lethal injection.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly mulls commuting all California death sentences

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By Lia Russell Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of the 563 people condemned to death row in California prisons, as public opinion has shifted in the week since a Tennessee female prisoner survived a botched execution by lethal injection. Newsom, who is term-limited, has discussed with his advisors reducing death row inmates' sentences to life in prison without parole as one of his final acts in office, according to the New York Times.
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California Volunteers mismanaged $10.8M in AmeriCorps grants

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By Lia Russell Verified
| The Brunswick News Verified
California Volunteers, the agency within Gov. Gavin Newsom's office that oversees AmeriCorps and other volunteer programs, failed to properly supervise seven organizations that received federal grants. One organization mishandled $11 million, according to a watchdog report, which recommended that the federal government claw back some of the money.
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Awards

ILCA Labor Media Award

2019 - Best National Story

Second place

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