Opposition to housing construction is often rooted in population alarmism, which treats people as the problem and scarcity as a moral necessity, rather than a policy failure, and ignores the benefits of density and the adaptability of social systems.
California has seen historic reductions in violent crime due to sustained investments in community-based prevention, intervention and trauma recovery programs, and advocates are urging lawmakers to continue funding these programs.
The City of Davis is increasing public safety, enforcement and coordination efforts for Picnic Day 2026, including doubling police staffing, implementing traffic control measures, and enforcing existing laws, in order to promote safety and minimize risks associated with large crowds.
Proponents of the Stronger Muni for All campaign have filed notice to begin collecting signatures for a ballot measure in 2026 to prevent major transit service cuts and stabilize San Francisco's public transportation system, which is facing a $307 million budget shortfall.
A truly tolerant society must be intolerant of intolerance, and those who seek to destroy it from within must face consequences for their actions, not be tolerated.