The housing crisis is not a result of declining birth rates, but rather the unaffordable cost of housing, which is driving people to delay marriage and having children, and forcing workers to live further away from their jobs, leading to longer commutes, higher emissions, and a diminished quality of life.
By following a “Corridor densification” strategy, cities can increase their housing supply by 84% while only increasing their footprint by 7.3%, creating a more efficient, low-traffic, and sustainable city.
Despite Department of Justice findings of abuse and promises of change, MPD is illegally withholding records the public needs to hold them accountable and is refusing to turn over public records it is legally required to provide.
The closure of the Daytime Respite Center in Davis has highlighted the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness, including permanent housing, mental health and addiction treatment, and senior-specific support.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning masked law enforcement, in contrast to the federal government’s use of masked agents to disperse protests in Chicago, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in policing.
The United Nations General Assembly is meeting to discuss the creation of a Palestinian State, but journalist Malik Washington predicts that Israel will annex large portions of the West Bank in order to prevent its formation, and urges the UN to act to protect both Palestinian civilians and Jewish hostages.
Charlie Kirk was murdered, Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air, ICE Agents in masks grabbed children off the street, President Trump publicly demanded his AG prosecute political foes, and anti-trans activist Beth Bourne stripped down to her bathing suit at a school board meeting, all in the midst of a potential existential crisis in the country.
The Trump administration has been using its power to intimidate critics, punish dissent, and redefine the boundaries of speech, culminating in the president’s declaration that he will label antifa as a terrorist organization, which is a move straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative…
UC Berkeley Professor Przemysław Jeziorski was killed in Athens while picking up his children from his ex-wife, leading to an outpouring of grief from the UC Berkeley community and raising questions about the psychology of shooters.
The closure of Half Price Bookstores in Berkeley, due to a lease dispute, has left a void in the literary community, as it was a popular source of recommended readings for English students and a hub for conversation and community.
On Constitution Day, we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule of law, as the fundamental pillars of our democracy are under assault by military crackdowns, silencing dissent, and the Trump administration’s rejection of political pluralism and attempts to corrupt justice.
AB 1376, which would end endless probation for youth in California, has the potential to give them more of a voice in their personal situation and allow them to move forward, rather than being stuck in a revolving door of the juvenile justice system.
Houston has been successful in reducing homelessness through a housing-first strategy, but the latest data shows that even the most celebrated local strategies are fragile without sustained federal funding and affordable housing.
California lawmakers passed two landmark housing bills, SB 79 and CEQA reform, to address the state’s housing crisis, but their impact remains to be seen due to structural realities and local political resistance.
The ACLU is challenging laws and policies that censor students and educators in classrooms across the country, arguing that these efforts violate the First and 14th Amendments and undermine democracy.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event, prompting leaders across the political spectrum to condemn the act and urge for a commitment to peaceful discourse and rejection of political violence.
The Trump administration has expanded the 287(g) program, turning local police into ICE agents and increasing deportations, while families and advocates nationwide are fighting back.
California’s housing crisis is exacerbated by Nimbyism, which prioritizes the preferences of existing homeowners over the needs of those struggling to find housing, resulting in increased costs and displacement for renters, commuters, and the unhoused.
The Town of Los Gatos is attempting to block two housing projects by using a legal technicality, but housing advocates argue that the state’s housing laws are working as intended to force housing forward and that the town’s actions are a desperate attempt to delay the projects.