Homelessness in the US is a result of decades of political choices, such as the Tax Reform Act of 1986, which pulled the federal government out of building and maintaining public housing, and is exacerbated by rising rents, stagnant wages, and gentrification, making it difficult for working families to find affordable housing.
Tom Steyer is urging California lawmakers and residents to pass Senate Bill 79, which would allow more mid-rise apartments near public transportation, cut through red tape for projects built on transit land, and require accountability measures to ensure housing targets are met, in order to address the state’s housing crisis.
Kathleen and Richard, two individuals caught in a decade-long legal battle, were both exploited by divorce attorney Mark Erickson, leading to financial ruin and emotional distress, ultimately resulting in Kathleen’s death and Richard’s continued fight for justice.
Adam Clausen, after being sentenced to 213 years in federal prison, has emerged as a national leader advocating for justice reform and second chances, using his story to inspire change and promote a justice system focused on restoration.
One Fair Wage has released a report showing that nearly half of US workers earn less than $25 an hour, and is calling for a $25 to $30 minimum wage to address the affordability crisis.
A federal court in Washington blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to expand fast-track deportations, ruling that the policy likely violates constitutional protections while litigation moves forward.
The Prison Policy Initiative report shows that while the number of youth in confinement has dropped over the last two decades, racial disparities in the juvenile system remain stark and are worsening, with Black and Indigenous youth being confined at far higher rates than their white peers.