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By Ella Rose Lipton WASHINGTON, DC – Arthur Burton and Taberon Honie—in two parts of the country—were…
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- NYC Budget Prioritizes Social Services, Defying Punitive JusticeThe Vera Institute of Justice commended New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget, asserting the proposal prioritizes investments in community safety, housing, and social services over punitive measures, thereby reflecting a strategic shift toward prevention, public health, and long-term community stability.
- Columnist: Steyer Best for Governor, Cites ICE Abolition, Corporate Tax ReformColumnist Robin Abcarian, in a Los Angeles Times column, identified Tom Steyer as the strongest candidate in California's gubernatorial contest. Her assessment highlighted Steyer's environmental platform, support for a billionaire tax, advocacy for closing the corporate property tax loophole, and his call for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Oakland Coalition Pushes Measure E to Combat Disinvestment, Safety CrisisThe Oakland Community and Labor Coalition organized a Community and Labor Day of Action at Oakland High School on Saturday, May 9. The event aimed to bolster support for Measure E, a citizen-led ballot initiative. Measure E seeks to allocate resources toward public safety services, violence prevention programs, and other fundamental community support initiatives.
- Israel Pushes Special Court Law for Oct. 7 Cases, Due Process ConcernsIsraeli lawmakers are advancing legislation to establish a unique military court process for prosecuting individuals implicated in the October 7 Hamas attacks. The proposed framework includes provisions for public trials and a distinct legal structure, specifically designed to manage the substantial volume of terrorism cases arising from the events.
- Opinion: How Berkeley Solved Its Housing Crisis. And How Davis Can Solve ItsBerkeley and Davis have both experienced a reduction in rental costs, a development attributed to increased housing production within their respective jurisdictions. Berkeley's strategy involved a significant expansion of multifamily housing, leading to a broader market impact. Conversely, Davis's rent stabilization primarily resulted from an increase in student-oriented rental units, leaving the city with an unresolved crisis in ownership housing.