September 8, 2017
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From being jailed for having long hair to not being allowed to marry someone of another race, here’s a snapshot of what was going on with civil liberties 50 years ago. Read more »
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August 29, 2017
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As mobile iris-scanning apps and tools become available, racial profiling by law enforcement could lead to Latinos and people of color having their eyes scanned simply because they speak Spanish or have brown skin. Read more »
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August 29, 2017
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In today's troublesome political climate, local police surveillance must be reined in. Read more »
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August 25, 2017
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Several times since the horrible events of Charlottesville, people have asked me, "what gives you hope?" I have had to search past a few things to get to that answer. Read more »
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August 25, 2017
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Abstinence-only sex education has been illegal in California for years. But some schools are still failing to teach sex ed, or are teaching a version of sex ed that spreads misinformation and is based in fear and stigma. Read more »
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August 24, 2017
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When police officers replace school administrators as disciplinarians, the results are often disastrous, especially for students of color, low-income students, and students with disabilities. Police presence on campus contributes to the school-to-... Read more »
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August 23, 2017
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With a new school year comes new experiences, new choices, and new opportunities. One is the opportunity to make sure you and your friends have the information you need to help navigate the different decisions that may come up in your life. Some of... Read more »
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August 22, 2017
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There has always been a tenuous relationship between protesters and the police, but it’s even more frustrating to think some police departments may track events and their organizers solely because of the views expressed. Just this year, the Fresno... Read more »
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August 22, 2017
There are some things you won't be able to avoid when the new school year starts up. Homework. Pop quizzes. Final exams. But one thing you shouldn’t have to do is let your school search your phone. Under California law, school officials cannot... Read more »
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August 21, 2017
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In this time when our federal government has ordered ICE officials to aggressively pursue undocumented folks, it’s important to remind some of our most vulnerable populations about their constitutional rights. Read more »