Tag: public policy
How to help L.A.’s most at-risk students, according to a new report
By Nadra Nittle, Education Report, The 19th
Cecily Myart-Cruz may lead one of the nation’s most powerful teachers unions, but she does not only advocate...
Documentary explores history of asylum for Black patients
By Michael Martz, Richmond Times-Dispatch
When the American Psychiatric Association celebrated its 175th anniversary three years ago in San Francisco, it featured photographs of two...
New California abortion laws set up clash with other states
By Adam Beam, The Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new abortion laws Tuesday, including some that deliberately clash with...
California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless
By Janie Har and Adam Beam, Associated Press
With more than 100,000 people living on California's streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law...
Through Ads and Advocates, Battle Over Calif. Gambling Propositions Heat Up
By McKenzie Johnson, California Black Media
Clint Thompson, a Santa Monica resident in his 30s, wouldn’t say he has been inundated with advertisements supporting or...