States across the country are stepping up to dismantle outdated zoning rules and encourage denser development to combat housing scarcity and inequality, while cities must step up to support the new laws or risk being left behind.
Trump's immigration crackdown is justified by claims of public safety and national security, but data suggests it is driven by racial profiling and political theater, causing unnecessary harm to families, chilling civic engagement, and harming both immigrants and citizens alike.
The Vanguard, a small nonprofit newsroom, is in need of $15,000 to stay afloat and pay its dedicated staff, and donations of any amount can help bring them closer to stability and justice.
California is increasing penalties for retail theft, but lacks comprehensive data to determine if the changes are working, and the state is flying blind without it.
AB 1376 would allow youth to be removed from probation after nine months, requiring that conditions be individually tailored and in the best interest of the young person.