World Health Day Highlights the Public Health Crisis of Mass Incarceration
The US has nearly 2 million people behind bars, leading the world in incarceration. On World Health…
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- Davis Land-Use Plan Tackles Housing Shortage, Shapes City Growth to 2050Members of several Davis city commissions are scheduled to convene Wednesday, August 12, for a continued review of the Draft Preferred Land Use Map for the Davis 2050 General Plan Update, a process central to defining the city's future development and housing strategies.
- Families Sue Solano County over Jail Contact Visit Ban, Alleging Profit Motive behind Family SeparationChildren and parents of individuals incarcerated in Solano County have initiated legal action against the county and its Sheriff's Office, alleging that the prohibition on in-person contact visits constitutes a violation of constitutional rights and serves as a profit-driven mechanism for jail telecommunications.
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- It’s Only Teenage WastelandMatt Stone posits a significant generational divergence concerning the concept of the 'American Dream,' asserting that older demographics exhibit nostalgia for its perceived decline. In contrast, younger generations reportedly face an existential struggle against systemic issues, including substantial student debt, escalating housing costs, and the intensifying effects of climate change.
- Lindsay Clancy Trial Puts Psychiatric Treatment and Criminal Responsibility at Center of Murder CaseThe defense in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial challenged the efficacy of psychiatric treatment administered to Clancy prior to the alleged offenses, while prosecutors contended that Clancy's actions demonstrated premeditation and criminal responsibility.