Poverty/Justice

Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What’s Next in the Effort?

March 3, 2018

Would you be surprised to know that Rep. Devin Nunes (R- Tulare) has been working on issues other than the Russia investigation – you know, like a regular congressman? Yes, in fact, apart from the memos and controversies, Nunes has been performing his elect...

Homelessness is Personal for Mayor Brand. Learn Why in This Video.

Drew Phelps

February 21, 2018

Mayor Lee Brand’s pledge to seek $20 million in state funding to combat homelessness in Fresno came one step closer to being achieved today. On the steps of the California Capitol, Brand stood with mayors fr...

Prop. 57 Changes Ahead? Legal Issues Make it Likely: Walters

Drew Phelps

February 15, 2018

In today’s CALmatters column, Dan Walters questions the future of Proposition 57, the criminal reform initiative passed in 2016 with support from Gov. Jerry Brown. The law allows for early release of some co...

MLK Would Argue That Those Who Oppose Trump Are America’s Real Patriots

The Conversation

January 15, 2018

Opinion by Christopher Beem, Pennsylvania State University In the turbulent days following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, activists launched resistance movements: Greenpeace activists climbed a large construction crane near the White ...

Know Who Can Really Help Homeless Kids? Volunteer Lawyers

InsideSources.com

January 10, 2018

Opinion by Hilarie Bass Millions of children in the United States experience some form of homelessness each year. They have the same basic needs as all children: a stable place to live, high-qua...

Did Far-Right Extremist Violence Explode in 2017?

The Conversation

January 5, 2018

Opinion by William Parkin, Seattle University; Joshua D. Freilich, City University of New York, and Steven Chermak, Michigan State University Intense media coverage of a so-called “alt-right” rall...

Which One of California’s New 2018 Laws Affects You?

Drew Phelps

December 26, 2017

News Analysis By Drew Phelps New year, new you … new laws? Each year, new laws come into effect and, each year, these new laws affect people in new and different ways. Among others, these groups will see changes due to California laws t...

Bail Reform is Next Big Criminal Justice Issue For California Lawmakers: Walters

Drew Phelps

December 19, 2017

In a recent CALmatters column, Dan Walters discusses an issue that gained traction in last year’s legislative cycle, but may finally come to fruition in 2018: criminal bail reform. As Walters explains, legis...

3 Myths About the Poor That Republicans Cite to Slash Safety Net

The Conversation

December 19, 2017

Opinion by Michele Gilman, University of Baltimore Republicans continue to use long-debunked myths about the poor as they defend lower taxes for the rich and deep cuts to the social safety net...

What Sharia Law Means: Five Questions Answered

The Conversation

December 11, 2017

Asma Afsaruddin, Indiana University What is Sharia Law? Sharia in Arabic means “the way,” and does not refer to a body of law. Sharia is more accurately understood as referring to wide-ranging moral and broad ethical principles drawn from the Quran...

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Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What’s Next in the Effort?

Homelessness is Personal for Mayor Brand. Learn Why in This Video.

Prop. 57 Changes Ahead? Legal Issues Make it Likely: Walters

MLK Would Argue That Those Who Oppose Trump Are America’s Real Patriots

Know Who Can Really Help Homeless Kids? Volunteer Lawyers

Did Far-Right Extremist Violence Explode in 2017?

Which One of California’s New 2018 Laws Affects You?

Bail Reform is Next Big Criminal Justice Issue For California Lawmakers: Walters

3 Myths About the Poor That Republicans Cite to Slash Safety Net

What Sharia Law Means: Five Questions Answered