“The Interrupters” (@TheInterrupters) is a documentary by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz that follows the work of an organization called CeaseFire (@CeaseFire_IL) and it’s efforts to fight violence on the streets of Chicago. CeaseFire outreach workers, many of whom have had a past history of violent crimes, connect with… Read more
I have heard many people refer to the current times that we’re living in as a convergence of crisis. I would like to re-think this moment in our country as a convergence of multiple opportunities. This is an opportunity to reframe our economy as one that focuses on creating careers… Read more
Let’s say you own a company. What would you do to increase your stock value and get a positive return for your shareholders?
I’m guessing the answer that California business school researchers found in a new study is not what you had in mind.
This study, featured in yesterday’s East Bay… Read more
Yesterday, once again, a court found Proposition 8 unconstitutional. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the August 2010 decision of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco striking down Prop 8. The Court affirmed the ruling of former Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker that Prop… Read more
On January 5, 2012, Governor Brown submitted his proposed Budget for 2012-2013 to the State Legislature. In his proposal, Brown addresses the need to invest in creating jobs and delivering public health, economic, and environmental benefits. He suggests that proceeds from the cap-and-trade# auctions, which are expected to… Read more
Ever watch something and knew almost immediately that what you were watching was important, amazing, and groundbreaking? As soon as it was done you went and told everybody- making pleas with them to watch the movie for their own benefit.
On Friday of last week, I sat at my desk… Read more
This post is based on a press release from the office of Assemblymember Tom Ammiano.
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano’s bill (D-San Francisco) to restore media access to prisoners, AB 1270, passed the California Assembly today. The bill would remove restrictions on pre-arranged in-person interviews with specific prison inmates.… Read more
The facilities at the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility are unacceptable. I know because I’ve experienced them first hand.
I started this petition with help from Books Not Bars because its important for those outside of prison to stand in solidarity with those of us who are locked away and… Read more
Governor Brown has done it again. He has proposed in the state budget to close the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) once and for all. The DJJ drains much-needed funds from our schools and vital community programs that would help California thrive. The youth prison system promotes… Read more
The following has been reposted from The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) is the only publication covering juvenile justice and related issues in the Southeast and around the nation on a consistent, daily basis.
In his first move of 2012, California’s Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal for… Read more
