Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild argues that the deep sense of loss and dislocation in working-class America is being ignored by both major political parties, fueling loyalty to former President Donald Trump, and suggests that Democrats need to build coalitions that can offer a competing vision to restore dignity to working-class voters.
Incarcerated individuals at Salinas Valley State Prison have launched a hunger strike to protest ongoing violations of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's reforms, including arbitrary lockdowns and denial of access to rehabilitative programming.
A coalition of over 50 local governments and officials has filed an amicus brief in support of California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition to President Trump's federalization and deployment of the California National Guard, arguing that the move violates the state and local powers and would disrupt the existing public safety strategies.
California State Senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguín have introduced Senate Bill 627, the No Secret Police Act, which would prohibit law enforcement from covering their faces during operations and require clear identification at all times to maintain trust and accountability.
Abdulkadir Bulgaz, a Turkish immigrant, has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego and a police officer for a racially motivated traffic stop and verbal harassment, seeking justice and accountability for the incident.