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Gavel leaning against a row of law books
Debra J. Saunders
April 19, 2023
Homelessness

A Return to Soft on Crime?

Debra J. Saunders
April 19, 2023
Homelessness
A California Senate committee recently passed Senate Bill 94, which would allow inmates sentenced to death or life without parole to apply for a "second look" at their cases. If it becomes law, the worst offenders could walk free after they've served 20 years or more. Read More ›
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Kid with school backpack look on schoolyard towards an open entrance or exit door. Schools and preschools remain locked for children during lockdown, coronavirus pandemic and second wave of covid-19.
Keri D. Ingraham
January 17, 2022
Education

Despite the Known Harm, Schools Shutdown Yet Again

Keri D. Ingraham
January 17, 2022
Education
At least 5,506 schools opted not to provide in-person learning when schools resumed the week of January 3. With closures primarily occurring in large urban districts, the number of students and families negatively impacted by this latest disruption to education is enormous. Read More ›